Dali, Yunnan, is 2,090 meters above sea level.

Dali is located between 98°52′~101°03′ east longitude and 24°41′~26°42′ north latitude. It borders Chuxiong Prefecture to the east, Pu’er City and Lincang City to the south, and Baoshan City and Nujiang Prefecture to the west.

It borders Lijiang City to the north.

The state capital is located in Xiaguan, Dali City, 331 kilometers away from Kunming City.

The total land area of ??the autonomous prefecture is 29,459 square kilometers.

Topography Dali Prefecture is located at the junction of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and the Hengduan Mountains. The terrain is high in the northwest and low in the southeast.

The landform is complex and diverse. To the west of Diancang Mountain is the high mountain canyon area.

To the east of Diancang Mountain and to the west of Xiangyun is the Zhongshan steep slope terrain.

The mountains within the territory mainly belong to the Yunling Mountains and Nushan Mountains. Diancang Mountain is located in the middle of the state, towering like an arch like a screen.

Xueban Mountain at the junction of Jianchuan and Lanping in Lijiang area in the north is the highest peak of the mountains in the prefecture, with an altitude of 4295 meters.

The lower point is Hongqiba on the Nujiang River in Yunlong County, with an altitude of 730 meters.

Dali Food Recommendations: 1. Dali Milk Fan: Dali Milk Fan is one of Dali’s specialties, made from milk.

The milk fans have unique shapes, including milky white, flaky, and folding fans. They are very popular among Dali locals.

The production of breast fans is very particular and requires multiple processes, such as foot grabbing, leather beating, etc., to make a delicate breast fan.

2. Xizhou Baba: Xizhou Baba is one of the most unique snacks in Xizhou Ancient Town, Dali, and the most unique snack in Xizhou Ancient Town, Dali.

It is a wheat flour scone with good color, aroma and taste.

The main raw material of Xizhou Baba is flour. When making it, two layers of charcoal fire are used. The upper layer of charcoal fire is a strong fire, and the lower layer of charcoal fire is a slow fire. After several times of brushing with oil and baking, the dough becomes crispy and delicious.

3. Rawhide: One of Dali’s delicacies is rawhide.

Rawhide is a traditional hospitality dish of the Bai people in Dali. It tastes fresh and tender, rich in nutrients and has no fishy smell.

The rawhide is made by burning straw to remove the hair. It is dipped in water and mixed with a balance of sour and sweet.

Common ways to eat it include dipping plums, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, pepper noodles, chili noodles, etc.

Rawhide is an indispensable dish in Dali cuisine and represents the characteristics and traditions of the Bai people.