Fuxing Road Pedestrian Street

复兴路步行街

Fuxing Road is a pedestrian street selling tourist products with local characteristics, such as tie-dyed clothing, Heqing silver jewelry, marble handicrafts, Burmese jade, Pu'er tea, and preserved fruits.
There are deep alleys and quiet lanes on both sides of the street, all with green tile roofs, which are simple and unique.
The two seasons of cherry blossoms and the annual International Orchid and Camellia Expo are the biggest highlights of Fuxing Road.

Attractions Location: Around No. 13, Longquan Lane, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province

Opening hours:
All day (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)

Transportation:
Take bus No. 8 to Fenghuaxueyue Hotel and walk there.

Time reference: 1-3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Fuxing Road Pedestrian Street tours

1-Day Itinerary

Brief intro: Explore Dali Fuxing Road Pedestrian Street, the vibrant heart of Dali city, known for its shops, cafes, and lively atmosphere.

  • Morning: Arrive at Dali Fuxing Road Pedestrian Street. Stroll along the street, visit local shops and markets.
  • Afternoon: Walk (~10 minutes) or take a short taxi to Dali Ancient City for sightseeing and lunch.
  • Evening: Return to Fuxing Road for dinner and enjoy local street performances or cafes.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Fuxing Road or Dali Ancient City. Try Bai cuisine such as Er Kuai (rice cakes), grilled fish, and local dairy products.

Souvenirs: Bai embroidery, handcrafted jewelry, local teas, and wood carvings from shops on Fuxing Road.


2-Day Itinerary

Brief intro: Combine Fuxing Road exploration with nearby Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain for nature and culture.

  • Day 1: Explore Dali Fuxing Road and Dali Ancient City as above.
  • Day 2 Morning: Taxi or bus (~20 minutes) to Erhai Lake. Take a boat tour or rent a bike to enjoy lakeside scenery and fishing villages.
  • Day 2 Afternoon: Visit Cangshan Mountain via cable car or hike (taxi ~30 minutes from Erhai Lake).

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Dali Ancient City or lakeside guesthouses. Enjoy fresh fish dishes and Bai-style hot pot.

Souvenirs: Lakeside handicrafts, Bai silverware, and herbal teas.


3-Day Itinerary

Brief intro: Add cultural visits to Bai villages around Dali for traditional crafts and local lifestyle.

  • Days 1–2: As above.
  • Day 3: Taxi or bus (~30 minutes) to Xizhou Ancient Town. Explore Bai architecture, markets, and sample local snacks.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Dali or Xizhou Ancient Town. Try Bai goat cheese, rice wine, and handmade snacks.

Souvenirs: Bai silver accessories, tie-dyed fabrics, and local spices.


4-Day Itinerary

Brief intro: Explore Shaxi Ancient Town and surrounding villages for historic and rural charm.

  • Days 1–3: As above.
  • Day 4: Taxi or arranged tour (~2 hours) to Shaxi Ancient Town. Visit ancient marketplaces, temples, and traditional Bai culture.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Shaxi or return to Dali. Enjoy village specialties like handmade noodles and mountain vegetables.

Souvenirs: Pottery, wooden carvings, herbal remedies.


5-Day Itinerary

Brief intro: Add a trip to Butterfly Spring Park and Zhoucheng Village for nature and ethnic culture.

  • Days 1–4: As above.
  • Day 5 Morning: Taxi or bus (~30 minutes) to Butterfly Spring Park for scenic walks.
  • Day 5 Afternoon: Visit Zhoucheng Village to see traditional Bai architecture and markets.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Dali or nearby villages. Sample Bai-style goat cheese and local rice wine.

Souvenirs: Handwoven textiles, ethnic embroidery, local herbs.


6-Day Itinerary

Brief intro: Include day trips to Shuanglang and Dajianpang fishing villages for lakeside culture and fresh seafood.

  • Days 1–5: As above.
  • Day 6: Taxi or bus (~40 minutes) to Shuanglang fishing village. Explore lakeside scenery, enjoy fresh seafood.
  • Optional: Visit Dajianpang village nearby for local crafts and relaxed atmosphere.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near lakeside villages for fresh fish dishes and lake views.

Souvenirs: Freshwater pearls, fish-themed crafts, local herbs.


7-Day Itinerary

Brief intro: A comprehensive week to explore Dali’s cultural, natural, and ethnic highlights with Fuxing Road as your base.

  • Days 1–6: As above.
  • Day 7: Leisure day in Dali Ancient City and Fuxing Road. Shop for souvenirs, enjoy cafes, and a farewell dinner.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Dali Ancient City or Fuxing Road. Enjoy Bai hotpot, local rice noodles, and traditional desserts.

Souvenirs: Bai embroidery, wood crafts, herbal teas, pottery.


User Reviews

By Eighteen Sons Tour |

Fuxing Road, like the "border between Chu and Han," connects the entire ancient city. The bluestone paved road bears the traces of time, while the river beside the street flows with the tenderness of the ancient city.

Walking on Fuxing Road means walking in the long river of the past and in the historical traces of the prosperity of the past.

As the city's main thoroughfare, Fuxing Road has witnessed the changes of dynasties, and even today, it still offers a glimpse into its former prosperity. The street food, bustling crowds, exquisite handicrafts, and folk songs that circulate through the streets and alleys all create a lively and vibrant atmosphere.

By Sister Xia |

Fuxing Road Pedestrian Street is a pedestrian street in Dali. It is a pedestrian street that sells tourist products with local characteristics such as tie-dye clothing, Heqing silver jewelry, marble handicrafts, Burmese jade, Pu'er tea, and preserved fruits.

By Swirling Water |

This is one of Dali's more interesting streets, running north-south through the entire ancient city, with Wuhua Tower located in the middle. It's lined with shops on both sides, bustling with tourists, and there are also many temporary stalls, which is very interesting.

By Andy.Bohu.Tang |

There are still many snacks on Fuxing Road Pedestrian Street.

The things sold in the store are basically sold all over the country.

By Cary Wu |

Food, things to use, and things to play with... everything is available.

It's very lively day and night

By MIKA |

There are so many people, it's very lively and there are many small shops to visit.

By 煬仔 |

All ancient cities are the same. The only differences are the local specialties, the surrounding scenery, the tourists passing by, and your mood at the time.

By Mars User |

Classical streets with distinctive features, showcasing the past and present, and historical heritage

By Forgetful |

The history of Dali Ancient City can be traced back to the Tianbao period of the Tang Dynasty. The current ancient city was built in the 15th year of the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty (1382 AD). There is a moat outside the ancient city and a city wall around it. There is a gate in the east, west, south and north, all with a city tower, and there are corner towers at the four corners.



A main street runs through the city from south to north, and deep streets and alleys crisscross from west to east. The city is covered with tiled roofs and cobblestone walls, showing the simplicity, uniqueness and elegance of the ancient city.

By Wang Jinde |

While there's no designated pedestrian street within Dali Old Town, the upper section of Renmin Road, the stretch from the south gate of Fuxing Road to Yu'er Road, and Foreigner Street are must-see pedestrian zones for tourists. For tour groups, the pedestrian streets of Dali Old Town are Fuxing Road and Foreigner Street, while for travelers, Renmin Road is the pedestrian street. This area is lined with shops selling a variety of tie-dyed fabrics, ethnic clothing, silverware, and Yunnan specialties like erkuai (rice cakes) and rushan (fermented milk fan).

By Sunflowers bloom in summer |

Dali Ancient Town has a sound business model and rich Bai culture.

By ∴Pepsi√Cola |

It's a beautiful and lively ancient city. It's nice to go shopping here at night when there's nowhere else to go.

By Mocha on Mocha |

I spent the whole night here, just to help digest the food after dinner. I unexpectedly bought tiger-head shoes and ethnic clothing, which I gave to my niece.

By The graceful and charming lady |

There are beautiful shops on both sides of Dali Ancient Town, wrapped with flowers and plants everywhere, and there are very beautiful Dongba paper lanterns.

By Backpackers traveling in the South |

The commercial atmosphere is too strong, which affects its charm.

By As light as water |

The pedestrian street of Dali Ancient Town brings together the local characteristics of Dali. On this street, you can buy food, drinks, toys and decorations. In short, the ancient town here has been built into the most popular literary and ancient area.

By Meow~ |

The story of time and the ups and downs of the years



The charm of Dali Ancient Town lies in its diversity: bustling downtown bars, unexpected encounters, independent thinkers, and like-minded art luminaries...



A thousand-year-old city with a soft soul, rich customs, and abundant food. Beneath its commercial facade, it exudes a leisurely and peaceful life, and the natural charm of love and beauty.

By white |

Love it here, but time flies by so fast.

By Chu Xin |

The pedestrian street is full of boutiques with all kinds of stuff. I bought two copper coins and spent 10 dollars. There is nothing fun for boys, but for girls, it is a holy place. It was drizzling at the time, which made it even more helpless.

By YingyingL |

I feel that all the ancient cities are similar. I still prefer Lijiang Ancient City.

By COLIN |

The ancient and charming atmosphere, with the low white clouds, is particularly beautiful, matching the temperament of the ancient city. It really feels great, even if you don't buy anything, it's very pleasant to take a walk with a good mood!

By CherryWww. |

Yunnan, with its ancient style and charm, gives me the feeling of being slow and is especially suitable for enjoying life.

By Gentle elephant |

An old street, selling all kinds of things, that's all.

By @It's a cookie 🍪 |

Dali Ancient Town is nice to visit~

There are various snacks, accessories, and a bar street.

The most common shops are all kinds of flower cakes

The yogurt with flowers is delicious. You must eat the roasted durian, it is especially sweet.

Generally speaking, there are quite a lot of places to visit in Dali Ancient Town. At least I have been there several times.

So I still recommend going there❤❤

By ZiZi |

We joined a tour group and walked around to see the flowers, but we still wanted more! We recommend staying for a day or two to fully experience the charm of Dali Ancient City!

By A Quan |

Dali Ancient Town's urban streets still maintain the checkerboard-like grid structure of the Ming and Qing dynasties, earning it the nickname "Nine Streets and Eighteen Alleys." The city's uniform Qing Dynasty tiled roofs and cobblestone walls create a simple, unique, and elegant atmosphere. The pedestrian streets in Dali Ancient Town are rich in ethnic charm. After a rainy day, strolling along the streets reveals fresh air and clean streets lined with unique shops, bars, snacks, and small commodities.

By Old words |

There is no street called "pedestrian street" in Dali Ancient City, but Renmin Road, the area from the south gate of Fuxing Road to Yu'er Road, and Foreigner Street are pedestrian streets that tourists must visit.

By Third Master |

You must go to Dali Ancient Town. Walking on the historical footprints of hundreds of years ago, the mood is still quite surging.

By cheryjacky |

The ancient city buildings have well preserved the old style and are very comfortable.

By Fisherman |

The ancient city is quite large and well-preserved, with four complete gates. It is very lively at night and has a strong commercial atmosphere. However, there are many beautiful women, so it is nice to stroll around when you have nothing to do.

By Yangzhi Ganlu without ice |

The scenery with small bridges and flowing water is beautiful, and the commercial atmosphere on the street is very strong.

By \(^o^)/~ |

There are many ethnic costumes, accessories, antiques, totem bars in the commercial street.

By Xingxia-Happy Star Travel |

It's quite big, with lots of clothes and food for sale, as well as some musical instruments and jade. You can go sightseeing, but remember to bargain.

By Flower meets food |

Yes, a lot of clothes are cheap, and there are many beautiful women

By Xin Pangpang |

Slow down, you must slow down, the surrounding area can keep you here for two or three days!

By The world is beautiful because of you |

There were a lot of people, and I kept hearing the song "Little Baby". It felt okay.

By Kayan_CCCCCC |

I took an overnight train to Dali. It was still morning when I arrived at the ancient city. It was so beautiful, the sky was very blue, and it was early spring when everything comes back to life.

By jean-may |

The ancient city is bustling with activity, packed from morning till night. Mornings are filled with tourists enjoying the sights, while nights bring revelry to the bars. Many of Dali's residents have left, and Dali is no longer theirs. While many might say Dali is becoming increasingly commercialized, it still feels like spring all year round. Some still begin their dreams here, while others, likewise, bury them.

By Star Fate |

It feels great, with snare drum music all over the streets~~~~~~~~~~~~

By cocoa beans |

It is suitable for strolling, noisy or quiet, depending on which street you walk. The blue sky and white clouds, the straight streets, the small bridges and flowing water beside the road are different from the Jiangnan area, but they have their own unique flavor.

By China-TravelNote users |

The commercial atmosphere is too strong, but it is quite unique to go shopping and the prices are not high!

By Qianqian |

The whole street is filled with bustling crowds and a wide variety of goods from small shops with various ethnic characteristics.

By New Heart |

Not bad, suitable for strolling, but there are many tourists

By It is nothing |

When I have nothing to do, I like to go shopping in the ancient streets. The decoration styles of various shops are very different, and I can appreciate them slowly.

By Lingling |

It feels better than in Lijiang, but there are really too many people. There are many artistic shops, and I guess young girls will like it more.

By clean |

It's quite lively inside and there are many things to see.

By Passersby also return home |

Every ancient city or town has a pedestrian street. You might think you can find everything you want online, but travel is more about experiencing the atmosphere! Anyway, if you're there, you have to take a stroll.

By Mr. Pi Dou |

There are really a lot of people during the National Day holiday.

By China-TravelNote users |

Never buy flower cakes with free shipping. The flower cakes you taste locally are definitely different from the ones you buy.

This is the flower biscuit I bought. The petals are not crushed at all. The lady boss is very kind. The address I provided is absolutely authentic and valid.

By Silent Valley Facing the Wind |

I visited the pedestrian street of Dali Ancient Town in the evening. The street was full of people returning to the city after visiting Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake during the day.

The city's straight and straight streets retain the ancient style, lined with souvenir shops, bars, and restaurants. More interesting are the silver jewelry shops and local textile shops, which better reflect the local traditional craftsmanship.

By wgj |

In the past, the sun set slowly. Walking here, it seems as if I am seeing scenes from the past.

By Yueer Cici |

Dali Ancient Town is a place with rich history and culture, with stories everywhere. Unfortunately, it has become commercialized.

By Time is singing |

The pedestrian street is always crowded, but it's okay to go there at night to join in the fun.

By Phoenix tail feathers |

The small streets and shops in Dali Ancient Town are very interesting and worth visiting.

By mortal |

I have been wandering around for more than ten days and I am familiar with every corner.

By magical |

The combination of commerce and boutiques will bring you many interesting shops that are worth a visit.

By Celine |

Like most ancient towns in China, it has no special features. Just consider it a visit.

By The wind after the rain |

The scale is not very large, so you won't feel tired when shopping. The shops are mainly bars, clothing stores, hand drum shops, flower cake shops, as well as some snacks and coffee shops.

By Miss Stupid Fish |

When we went there, the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. Although it is the off-season in Dali at this time, there were still a lot of people there. It was so crowded that you couldn't even get a private place to take pictures.

By Fried mushrooms |

There are many streets in the ancient city, but for convenience, there are two types of tour buses that can go to the main streets and attractions. This is worth praising. It is like a bus in a big city. After having a full meal or seeing the scenery, it is very pleasant to walk around the ancient city.

By LOVE*.* group |

It is a place that requires you to stroll around slowly. The fine goods in the ancient city are a bit more expensive, so it is slightly cheaper to buy small fine goods outside the ancient city. If you meet some elderly people buying things, you can bargain for a lower price. But be careful not to be cheated.

By Stranger |

Overall, the area felt less ethnic, with some of the ten-yuan shops, jewelry stores, and clothing stores you'd find anywhere. The bars were generally quite busy, so if you prefer a quieter atmosphere, you'll need to find one. If you get tired of walking around the old town, you can take the convenient electric cart.

By Misty |

The ancient city is beautiful at night. It is very prosperous. Foreigner Street, Fuxing Road and Renmin Road are very lively.

By Snow Lotus |

It is a very distinctive ancient street with food and fun, it is worth visiting.

By Xiao Min |

The first thing on the Dali Ancient Town Pedestrian Street is the city gate, inside which are small shops with unique characteristics. There are many small toys with local customs and characteristics. The buildings also have certain characteristics, which is suitable for strolling around and shopping!

By Watch the sea with you |

This was my second visit to Dali Ancient Town Pedestrian Street. Compared to Lijiang's Dayan Pedestrian Street, this place boasts a vibrant commercial atmosphere and is incredibly lively. The Dali specialty snack, Yangji Rushan (Fried Shrimp with Milk Fan), is quite good. Each of the unique shops is tempting to browse, but finding the perfect finds can be challenging, as most vendors sell items commonly found in tourist attractions nationwide. At night, Foreigner Street resembles a bar street, with live bands and a lively atmosphere.

By Fresh Leaf |

After a short rest at the inn, we set off to wander the ancient city that afternoon! The guidebook mentioned Renmin Road and Yangren Street as the busiest streets in the ancient city. These two streets run parallel to each other, with Yangren Street being the busiest of all. We started at Erhai Gate, followed Renmin Road, and then detoured back to Yangren Street.

After exiting Kezhan Hutong, I learned that the courtyard opposite Erhai Gate is called Dayuanzi Village. At the entrance to the village, there are many signposts for guesthouses, each with its own unique charm. The charming shops along Renmin Road are also quite captivating. Along the way, there are many people asking girls to braid colorful braids. For 10 yuan, you can get 4-6 strands. In the ancient city, there's a constant stream of girls wearing ethnic bell-bottom pants and shawls, with colorful braids on their heads. Shops selling ethnic clothing abound along the street! Among the famous snacks in the ancient city, I tried Rushan (milk fan) and Juansi (curled silk). Juansi isn't anything special, but Rushan is made from milk flakes, smeared with syrup, then rolled on bamboo sticks and grilled over a charcoal stove. It's incredibly sweet and I couldn't get used to it! There are also many vendors selling carved plums, a local specialty. Plum wine is said to be made from these carved plums!

As night falls, the bars on the ancient city's Foreigner Street come alive. Even the rain doesn't dampen the enthusiasm of the tourists! Although many of the small shops on the street are very modern, the bluestone pavement of this ancient city at the foot of Cangshan Mountain still retains traces of history!

By wn196111 |

Beautiful Dali has created beautiful Bai girls and hardworking people, and thousands of beautiful people are walking on a beautiful street.

By Low-key |

Not bad, very good, but far worse than Lijiang Ancient Town.

By Brahma Lotus Lantern |

Compared to Lijiang, Dali is much quieter. I suggest friends go to Dali first and then to Lijiang.

By ffyummyshare |

In this commercialized ancient city, you have to bargain when buying things. The small accessories are very southern in flavor, antique, and the bars are quite unique.

By To pamper me |

It was drizzling, and the commercial atmosphere inside was very strong. Maybe it was because of the rain, so it didn't feel very good.

By Vo Kitten |

Dali has a long history. Now you can feel the prosperity of the ancient city when you walk in. Walking on the bluestone floor, you can see the local characteristics and feel the ancient charm.

By Xiao Tong, the eldest mother |

Hey, it's too big. I can't walk after walking for a whole day.

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By If only as we first met |

Dali Ancient Town Pedestrian Street is the ancient town. It has become commercialized. There are almost no indigenous residents on the main street. It is full of shops. It is quite lively, but there are not many special snacks and it is not very attractive.


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