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Dali Golf Courses & Tee Time Booking

Plan a round at Canghai Golf Club, the Dali course in our Yunnan collection. This Nick Faldo design sits between the Cangshan foothills and Erhai, making it an option for golfers staying in Dali who want to add golf to their visit.

Canghai Golf Club fairway beneath cloud-covered Cangshan mountains in Dali.
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Dali Canghai hole 13 descending towards Erhai Lake with pink sand bunkers.
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Canghai Golf Club putting green and red flag beneath the Cangshan mountains.
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Why play golf in Dali?

Dali gives a Yunnan golf trip a different base from Kunming. Canghai combines a mountain setting with an 18-hole, par-71 layout, and can be part of a stay near the old town. Colin has played the course and coordinates enquiries through local contacts, helping international visitors arrange the details before travelling to the club.

Golf courses in Dali

1 course in our guide

Dali golf at a glance

Canghai is the single Dali course currently listed in this guide. It is also known by its former name, Dali Stone Mountain. The official scorecard lists par 71 and 5,211–7,302 yards across five tee sets. Use the course profile for the full scorecard, Chinese address, photographs and practical information.

Dali course locations and layouts
CourseAreaSettingHoles / ParVisitor price rangeDesignerEstablished
Canghai Golf ClubCangshan foothills · DaliMountain18 / 71RMB 700–1,200Nick Faldo2005

You can discuss a Dali round with Colin alongside the other courses on your itinerary.

Dali golf prices & inclusions

Rates depend on the course and playing date. Request a quote for Canghai Golf Club with your preferred date and number of golfers.

Canghai rates include the green fee, a shared cart, the caddie fee and one bottle of water. The customary caddie tip is RMB 200 per golfer, per caddie. Transfers, club rental, food and other purchases are separate.

Book Dali golf tee times

  1. Choose your course, date, preferred tee time and group size.
  2. Add club hire, transfer details or other preferences to your booking brief.
  3. Send the enquiry to Colin for availability and a written quote.

International visitors receive the same rates and playing conditions as Chinese and local guests. Sending the form starts an enquiry; it does not reserve a tee time or take a payment.

Prepare your Dali enquiry

Contact Colin directly for help planning your round.

Best time to play golf in Dali

November–April is generally drier around Dali; May–October brings most of the rain. Allow for wind, particularly during the February–April wind season, and cool starts at Canghai’s foothill setting. Pack a wind-resistant layer and rainwear, and use the local temperature and wind forecast when choosing your tee time.

Read the Yunnan golf weather guide and our unplayable-weather policy.

Getting to Dali golf courses

Plan the course transfer from your Dali hotel or arrival station. Canghai is in the Cangshan foothills; the exact pickup location affects the journey. A private return transfer can be arranged at an additional cost. For your own driver, use the Chinese golf-club name and address on the course page. Dali should be treated as a separate stay rather than a day trip from Kunming.

Golf club rental in Dali

If you prefer to travel without clubs, include a club-hire request in your Dali enquiry. A modern rental set typically costs around RMB 300 per round at Yunnan courses offering hire; the available set and price for Canghai will be included in your quote. A driving range is available at the course.

Dali golf FAQs

Which golf course is listed in Dali?

Canghai Golf Club is the Dali course in this guide. Formerly Dali Stone Mountain, it is an 18-hole, par-71 Nick Faldo design in the Cangshan foothills.

Can I book a Dali tee time as an international visitor?

Yes. Colin can coordinate a Canghai enquiry for international visitors. Send your date, number of golfers and preferred starting time, with any club-hire or transfer requests.

Should I stay in Kunming for a round in Dali?

No. Plan this round from a base in Dali.

Can a hotel transfer be included in my Dali golf enquiry?

Yes. Add your Dali hotel or arrival point to the enquiry and request a private return transfer. Transport is quoted separately from the standard golf rate.

Read all Yunnan golf visitor FAQs.