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View all →Dunhuang Airport to the City Centre: Bus, Taxi and Costs
Dunhuang's airport is 13 km from the centre. The shuttle costs CNY 10 and a taxi CNY 30–40, and the last bus leaves about 30 minutes after the final flight of the day.
How many days in Dali? Three, and here's what fills them
Three days covers Dali's old town, a half-day on Cangshan and a full day on the Erhai shoreline. Two is tight; five lets you slow down and add an overnight further out.
Where to Stay in Dali: Ancient Town, Erhai Shore or Xiaguan
For a first trip, base in Dali Ancient Town and treat the lakeshore as a two-night add-on. Here is how the five main areas compare on distance, price and what you can walk to.
A Beijing Hutong Citywalk: Yangmei Zhu Slanted Street to Dong Jiao Min Xiang
A relaxed full-day Beijing hutong walk from Yangmei Zhu Slanted Street to Dong Jiao Min Xiang, plus the classic Drum Tower to Shichahai autumn route.
Dali airport to the city centre: shuttle bus, taxi or DiDi
The airport shuttle costs ¥15 to Xiaguan and ¥25 to Dali Old Town and meets every landing; a taxi or DiDi is about ¥50–60 to Xiaguan and ¥80–110 to the Old Town.
Nanbin Road in Two Days: Huangjueba Old Street to Changjiahui
Two days on Nanbin Road: Huangjueba Old Street, the downhill Huanggegudao stone steps, night views at Kaibao Heritage Park, then Longmenghao and Xiahao Li — with the Saturday drone show at Changjiahui.
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