Dali Luge Theme Park: Tickets, Prices, Rides & Sunset Tips (2026)

At 4:30 in the afternoon, the wind on Yunxiang Mountain kept whipping my hair across my face. I climbed into a bright yellow cart parked on a concrete track that slopes down toward Erhai Lake, with half of Dali city spread out to my right in the sun. The person ahead pushed the handle forward, and their cart began to roll. No engine. Just wind growing louder against my ears.

Those first seconds of the Dali Luge Theme Park ride are pure gravity: no gas pedal, no driver’s license, just release the brake and go. If you’re already building your list of things to do in Dali and want to explore Dali in depth, this Dali luge park feels like a theme park dropped into a postcard.

Dali Luge Theme Park at a Glance

Here’s the quick version—everything you need before you go.

Dali Luge Theme Park (also called M3 Luge Park or Yunxiang Mountain Luge) sits on Yunxiang Mountain at about 2,000 meters above sea level. It’s an open hillside park with no entry fee—you only pay for the luge rides.

• Opening hours: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM (ticket sales and entry stop at 7:00 PM; the park pauses in heavy rain, strong wind, or lightning)
• Location: next to the Yunxiang Mountain Town Life Center, south of Longxiang Bridge, Manjiang Street, Dali City, Yunnan Province
• Ticket prices: single ride 128 RMB (about 18 USD); 3 rides 188 RMB (about 27 USD); 5 rides 248 RMB (about 35 USD); family packages 388 RMB / ~55 USD (2 adults + 1 child, 3 rides) and 408 RMB / ~58 USD (2 adults + 2 children, 3 rides)
• What’s included: helmet rental, the chairlift ride up to the starting point, and the luge ride down—no hidden fees
• Kids: children 3 and up under 1.3 m tall ride with an adult in the same cart; kids 1.3 m and taller can ride solo

The luge itself is a gravity-powered, non-motorised cart running down tracks carved into the mountainside. Along the way you get panoramic views of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, and at dusk it’s one of the best sunset photo spots in the area.

Getting there: from Dali Ancient Town, a taxi or ride-hailing car takes about 35–45 minutes and costs 50–60 RMB (about 7–9 USD). From Xiaguan (the city center / high-speed rail station), it’s about 20–25 minutes and 25–35 RMB (about 4–5 USD). For more on getting around Dali, see our transport guide.

Which Ticket Should You Buy?

Short answer: don’t buy the single ride. Your first luge in Dali teaches you fast that one run isn’t enough.

A single ride (128 RMB) is over before you’ve really got the hang of it. By the time you figure out “pull the handle to brake, push to go,” you’re already at the bottom. The 3-ride pass (188 RMB) works out to about 63 RMB (about 9 USD) per ride—the best value at this Dali luge park. Ride one to get comfortable, ride two to try a different fork, ride three to chase the sunset.

The 5-ride pass (248 RMB) is for people who get hooked, or families with older kids—about 50 RMB (7 USD) per ride. For families, the 2-adults-1-child package (388 RMB, 3 rides) gives everyone three runs and beats buying single tickets.

The Track, My Ride & the Sunset

How many tracks are there? Here’s the honest version. From one starting point at the top, it’s a single continuous track about 2 km long. Midway down it splits into 2–3 forks—one side is gentle curves, the other is steep drops and hairpin turns—then they merge back into the main line. The park markets these difficulty sections as “four themed trails” (Canghai, Mishan, Songlin, and Jifeng), so if you hear “four tracks” at this Dali luge park, don’t be confused: it’s really one main line where you pick your fork.

I arrived at 4:30 PM, when the temperature was just right and the light had turned golden—perfect for shooting the lake from up high. I let off the brake and gravity pushed me back in the seat; through the hairpins there was a proper sideways drift, and the wind rushed past my ears. No throttle—push the handle to speed up, pull to brake. It’s that simple. One run down takes about 4–6 minutes, and Erhai Lake stays on your right the whole way, a blue-green sheet spreading out below you. That’s the real charm of the Dali Luge Theme Park—a proper adrenaline hit with a postcard view.

At the bottom, if you want another run, take the chairlift back up—8 minutes. The lift is open on all sides, so you get to look down on the exact track you just flew down.

For sunset, time it like this: Dali sits far west, so the sun sets late. The best window is 6:30–7:15 PM. Get in after 4:30 PM to dodge the strong sun, squeeze in a few rides, then land right on golden hour. If you’re flexible on timing, our guide to the best time to visit Dali breaks down weather by season.

Mishan Cafe sits right by the starting point at the top—a white, minimalist building with an open viewing terrace. After your last run, grab a coffee, wait for the sky to fade, and order your ride back while you’re at it.

4 Things to Know Before You Go

1. Getting back down. Right after sunset is peak downhill traffic, and the mountain is remote—ride-hailing can take 10–15 minutes. Don’t stand at the gate waiting; head to Mishan Cafe, sit down, and call your car from there.

2. It’s windy up top. Tie down your hat or a gust will send it flying; tie back long hair, and use a strap if you wear glasses. Bring a light jacket—mornings and evenings on the mountain are cool. Don’t skip sunscreen either; the UV is strong.

3. Avoid weekend afternoons. From 2:00–4:00 PM on weekends and holidays, queues for the chairlift and carts can hit 30–50 minutes at the Dali Luge Theme Park. Go early, or arrive after 4:30 PM.

4. Weather and safety. In heavy rain, strong winds, or lightning, the park (including the chairlift) temporarily suspends operations for safety—check Dali weather before heading out. Don’t go flat-out on the descent; brake through the hairpins. Safety first. And there’s no budget convenience store on the mountain (just Mishan Cafe, which isn’t cheap), so bring water, snacks, and anything your kids will want.

Quick Answers

By my third run, the sky had turned orange-red and Erhai Lake looked like it was on fire. A small cart, a track running down the mountain, a sunset you can chase without a driver’s license—it turns out Dali’s romance can also be powered by gravity.

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