Ancient town of Dali in SW China sees surging tourist visits during summer peak

A woman shoots a video of herself at the ancient town of Dali in Dali, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Aug. 22, 2026. The ancient town of Dali has entered its peak tourism season during the summer holiday. According to the ancient town protection and management department, the ancient town recorded over 22 million tourist trips in the first seven months of 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

Tourists visit the ancient town of Dali in Dali, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Aug. 22, 2026. The ancient town of Dali has entered its peak tourism season during the summer holiday. According to the ancient town protection and management department, the ancient town recorded over 22 million tourist trips in the first seven months of 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

Tourists visit the ancient town of Dali in Dali, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Aug. 22, 2026. The ancient town of Dali has entered its peak tourism season during the summer holiday. According to the ancient town protection and management department, the ancient town recorded over 22 million tourist trips in the first seven months of 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

Tourists visit the ancient town of Dali in Dali, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Aug. 22, 2026. The ancient town of Dali has entered its peak tourism season during the summer holiday. According to the ancient town protection and management department, the ancient town recorded over 22 million tourist trips in the first seven months of 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

Tourists visit the ancient town of Dali in Dali, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Aug. 22, 2026. The ancient town of Dali has entered its peak tourism season during the summer holiday. According to the ancient town protection and management department, the ancient town recorded over 22 million tourist trips in the first seven months of 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

Tourists visit the ancient town of Dali in Dali, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Aug. 20, 2026. The ancient town of Dali has entered its peak tourism season during the summer holiday. According to the ancient town protection and management department, the ancient town recorded over 22 million tourist trips in the first seven months of 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

Tourists pose for photos at the ancient town of Dali in Dali, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Aug. 22, 2026. The ancient town of Dali has entered its peak tourism season during the summer holiday. According to the ancient town protection and management department, the ancient town recorded over 22 million tourist trips in the first seven months of 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

A tourist poses for photos at the ancient town of Dali in Dali, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Aug. 22, 2026. The ancient town of Dali has entered its peak tourism season during the summer holiday. According to the ancient town protection and management department, the ancient town recorded over 22 million tourist trips in the first seven months of 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

Tourists visit the ancient town of Dali in Dali, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Aug. 22, 2026. The ancient town of Dali has entered its peak tourism season during the summer holiday. According to the ancient town protection and management department, the ancient town recorded over 22 million tourist trips in the first seven months of 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

Tourists visit the ancient town of Dali in Dali, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Aug. 20, 2026. The ancient town of Dali has entered its peak tourism season during the summer holiday. According to the ancient town protection and management department, the ancient town recorded over 22 million tourist trips in the first seven months of 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 22, 2026 shows the scenery of the ancient town of Dali in Dali, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The ancient town of Dali has entered its peak tourism season during the summer holiday. According to the ancient town protection and management department, the ancient town recorded over 22 million tourist trips in the first seven months of 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

Tourists and local residents dance around a bonfire at the ancient town of Dali in Dali, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Aug. 20, 2026. The ancient town of Dali has entered its peak tourism season during the summer holiday. According to the ancient town protection and management department, the ancient town recorded over 22 million tourist trips in the first seven months of 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)