The Dali EDITION is one of the newest additions to the EDITION hotel brand, with Traveloka's listing data recording 2025 as its built year. The property sits at 6 Wan Fu North Road in Dali, Yunnan, and its official website describes the setting in simple terms: the hotel is nestled between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, the two natural features that frame the whole Dali basin. That position, with the mountain range on one side and the lake on the other, is the single most defining detail of the stay and the reason the hotel's room names refer so often to Erhai and Cangshan.
A second feature that sets this property apart, again confirmed by the official EDITION site, is water running through the grounds. The site notes that a rare natural spring weaves through the property, shaping its gardens and terraces. Rather than one tall block, the hotel is a low-rise resort-style layout: Traveloka's listing records three floors, and the official room list includes courtyard and lake-view villas alongside conventional rooms and suites.
The official site describes the hotel as having 151 guestrooms and suites. Traveloka's own listing records a smaller inventory figure, so treat the official count as the property's stated total and check the live room list on the booking page for what is actually available on your dates. Traveloka's property information introduces the hotel as a new, original experience that combines luxury and lifestyle with authentic design, outstanding dining and entertainment, and friendly, personalised service.
For Singapore travellers, The Dali EDITION suits a slower-paced Yunnan itinerary built around Erhai Lake, the Cangshan range and the ancient-town area, rather than a quick city stopover. Its newness, its brand standards and its spread-out grounds make it a natural choice for couples, special-occasion trips and travellers who want resort comforts in western Yunnan.
The official EDITION website lists a wide ladder of rooms, suites and villas, and the names make clear which ones are oriented towards Erhai Lake or Cangshan Mountain. Exact sizes, bed configurations and maximum occupancy vary by category and are best confirmed on the Traveloka room list at the time of booking. Traveloka's listing does not publish room-level amenity data for this property, so in-room details below are kept general; rooms can be expected to include air conditioning and a private bathroom, and the listing shows the current per-room features.
These are the entry-level categories on the official room list. The official site describes room options with one king bed and options with two double beds, which corresponds to the King and Twin naming. They suit solo travellers, couples or two friends sharing who plan to spend most of the day exploring Dali and want a well-designed base to return to.
One step up, these rooms keep the same Twin or King choice but are named for their outlook towards Erhai Lake. If the lake is a priority for your trip, these are the most direct way to secure a lake-facing room without moving into a suite. Check the Traveloka room description for the exact view wording before you confirm.
The official site lists several suite categories: the Standard Suite, the Junior Suite, the Erhai Lake View Suite, the Erhai Lake Junior Suite and the Cangshan Lake Junior Suite. For families or small groups, the Two Bedroom Erhai Suite adds a second bedroom. Suites generally give more living space than the standard rooms and are worth considering for longer stays, honeymoons or celebrations.
The villa collection is where the resort-style layout really shows. The official list includes the Erhai Lake View Villa, the Courtyard Villa, the One Bedroom Villa and the Two Bedroom Villa. These categories suit travellers who want more privacy and a stronger connection to the gardens and terraces that the official site describes around the natural spring.
At the top of the official list sit the Penthouse and the Presidential Suite. Availability of these categories on Traveloka can vary, so if you are planning a special occasion around them, check the room list early and confirm the inclusions shown at booking.
Facilities at The Dali EDITION come from two sources: Traveloka's listing data and the official EDITION website. Taken together, they describe a full-service resort with dining, wellness and guest services. The official site lists a spa, a gym and a pool, while Traveloka's listing focuses on guest services and on-site practicalities.
Two practical notes for planning. Traveloka's listing shows on-site parking as not available, so travellers planning a self-drive trip around Erhai Lake should arrange parking separately before arrival. The listing also shows no airport transfer service through Traveloka, so plan your own transport from the airport or railway station.
The Dali EDITION is at 6 Wan Fu North Road, Dali, Yunnan, China, postcode 671003. Traveloka's area information places it about 5.1 km from Dali's city centre, in the strip of land between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake that the official site describes. Distances below are taken from Traveloka's listing and are approximate.
Most travellers from Singapore reach Dali by connecting through a major Chinese hub such as Kunming, then continuing to Dali by domestic flight or by rail. Dali Airport is roughly 36 km from the hotel, and Dali Railway Station roughly 23 km, so allow time for a road transfer from either. You can compare routings and book flights to Yunnan on Traveloka before you settle your dates.
Because Traveloka's listing does not show an airport transfer or on-site parking, the simplest approach is to book a taxi or private car for the final leg, or ask the hotel in advance whether it can help arrange one.
Dining is one of the areas the official EDITION website covers in the most detail. Traveloka's listing records one restaurant, a coffee shop and room service; the official site names three venues, each with a different role through the day.
Room service is listed on Traveloka for evenings when you would rather stay in. Opening hours and menus can change with the season, so check with the hotel on arrival.
For days out, the area around the Three Pagodas and Dali's ancient town is the obvious place to try local Yunnan dishes, and Erhai Lake has plenty of spots for a relaxed lunch on a lakeside loop. You can also browse things to do and tours around Dali on Traveloka to fill the time between meals.
The clearest reason to choose The Dali EDITION is its setting. The hotel's own operator describes it as sitting between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake with a natural spring running through the grounds, and that combination gives the hotel a resort feel that is quite different from a standard city hotel, and it shapes everything from the room names to the garden terraces.
The second reason is choice. The official room ladder runs from Standard Twin and King rooms through lake-view rooms, multiple suite types and four villa categories, up to the Penthouse and Presidential Suite. That range covers solo travellers, couples and families alike.
Third, the hotel is new. With a built year of 2025 in Traveloka's listing, it offers current EDITION design and service standards. On-site wellness, with a spa, gym and pool listed on the official site, plus three named dining venues, means you can plan rest days entirely at the hotel between sightseeing trips.
Finally, the location is practical for sightseeing. Wuwei Temple is about 1 km away, the Three Pagodas about 4 km and Erhai Lake about 5 km, according to Traveloka's area information. If you would like to compare it with other options before deciding, you can browse more hotels on Traveloka.
Ready to plan the rest of your Yunnan trip? Start from the Traveloka homepage to bundle your stay with flights and activities.
There are no other same-city options in this list yet, so here are popular Traveloka stays elsewhere in Yunnan that pair well with a Dali trip, from Shangri-La in the north to Kunming and Lijiang. Details come from each property's own Traveloka listing.
Popular Facilities | Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - to 12:00 - 12:00 |
Available rooms at The Dali EDITION | 75 |
Number of floors in The Dali EDITION | 3 |
Another facilities in The Dali EDITION | Security, Picnic area, Disabled access friendly, Coffee shop, Room service |
