Dali at a glance
- Dali has a population of about 240,000.
- It's part of Yunnan.
- It's about 2166 km to Shanghai, the country's largest city.
- Towns nearby: Fengyi (10 km), Dali Old Town (13 km) and Haidong Zhen (15 km).
Dating by city / China / Yunnan / Dali
Meet people in Dali
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Dali? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
Where to meet in Dali
Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Dali. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Dali: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Dali?
Within 50 km of Dali there are 11 towns and cities — Xiangcheng, Jinniu and Micheng among them — with more than 870,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Dali?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Dali and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Dali real people?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Dali?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.