Interact with small animals in Dali

Below is a detailed travel guide for the Dali Aquarium (Dali Ocean World). I. Basic Information • Address: Intersection of Sanhe Road and Duxiu Road, Haidong Mountain New Town, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. • Opening hours: 10:30–17:00, year-round. • Suggested duration of visit: 3–4 hrs. II. Ticket Information • Adult ticket: From CNY 188. • Child/student/senior/disabled/active military ticket: From CNY 108. • Family ticket (2 adults + 1 child): CNY 398 • Other packages: • Ticket + Ice and Snow World ☃️☃️ + Trendy Play Museum + Pet Paradise + Children's Play Area ticket: CNY 158. • Ticket + Trendy Play Museum ticket: CNY 146. • Ticket + Ice and Snow World ⛷⛄☃️ + Trendy Play Museum + Children's Play Area ticket: CNY 186. • How to purchase tickets: Advance timed-entry reservations can be made on the You Yunnan app, the official WeChat public account, and other platforms. III. Transportation Guide • Public transportation: • Take bus route 26 🚌 from Xiaoguan City Xiaohua Garden bus stop or take the Haidong Express Line 🚌 from the train station. Get off at the Haidong roundabout and transfer to the Shanghe Line 1 to reach Dali Ocean World. • Dali Tourist Scenic Area direct bus to Ocean World 🚍: Daily departures at 9:15 and 12:15 from Dali Ancient City — Dali Railway Station — Dali Ocean World, and at 14:00 and 17:30 from Dali Ocean World — Dali Railway Station 🚅 — Dali Ancient City. • By car 🚗: Navigate to "Intersection of Sanhe Road and Duxiu Road, Haidong Mountain New Town, Dali" to arrive. IV. Attraction Introduction Dali Ocean World features 14 ocean-themed areas, including: • Dolphin 🐬 Show Pavilion: Watch amazing dolphin performances. • Coastal Journey, Ocean Exploration, and River Ecosystem Zone: Exhibits showcasing the ecological environments and creatures of different bodies of water. • Fantasy Rainforest: A simulated tropical rainforest ecosystem. • Coral Seabed Garden: An exhibit of colorful coral reefs and tropical fish 🐡🐠🐟. • Dream Jellyfish: An exhibit showcasing the unique forms of various jellyfish. • Dangerous Coast: An exhibit of sharks 🦈🦈 and other dangerous marine creatures. • Sea Beast Island: An exhibit of seals, sea lions, and other marine mammals. • Polar Vortex: An exhibit of penguins 🐧🐧 and other polar creatures. • Other themed areas: Bai ethnic customs, Xishuangbanna rainforest, Lijiang customs, and other exhibits incorporating elements of local Yunnan ethnic cultures. V. Performance Recommendations • Dolphin 🐬🐬 Show: The dolphin show is one of the highlights of Dali Ocean World. The dolphins perform various difficult stunts, such as jumping, playing with balls, and interacting with their trainers. Show times are generally 10:30, 13:30, and 15:30. • Mermaid 🧜‍♀️ Show: Performers dressed as mermaids dance gracefully in the water. It's a stunning performance. • Russian High Dive and Synchronized Swimming Show: Enjoy spectacular aquatic performances by professional Russian athletes. VI. Important Notes • Attire: Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for easy movement and viewing of the exhibits and performances. • Food and drinks: Food and drinks 🧃🧃 are prohibited inside the aquarium, but there are several restaurants and cafes ☕☕ where you can relax 🛌 and dine. • Visitor etiquette: Please remain quiet during performances. Do not make loud noises or use flash photography, as this may disturb the marine animals. • Environmental protection: Follow the aquarium rules. Do not touch or pet the marine animals, do not feed them or throw objects at them, maintain hygiene, and do not litter. VII. Nearby Recommendations • Dali Ocean Hotel: Located near the aquarium, it's a convenient place to rest after your visit. • Pet Paradise: Interact and take photos with rabbits 🐰🐰, alpacas 🦙🦙, parrots 🐦🐦, and other small animals. • Trendy Play Museum: Features various themed photo areas, perfect for taking great pictures. • Ice and Snow World: A great place to experience the fun of ice and snow with children, but remember to dress warmly. We hope this guide helps you have a wonderful trip to Dali Ocean World!