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Dali

City in Shaanxi, China

Overview

Dali is a charming city known for its ancient architecture, beautiful Erhai Lake, and stunning mountain backdrop. Once a gateway on the Tea Horse Road, it remains a cultural crossroads, blending Bai minority traditions with modern comforts.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Province
Shaanxi
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
34.78°, 109.98°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$662
Local Cost
$267
Local Income
$350
Cashless
70
English
15
Temperature
13.9°C
Summer Avg
26.2°C
Winter Avg
0.7°C
Record High
41.8°C
Record Low
-16.4°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
669 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.

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