The Dali Asian Star Hotel (Dali Yaxing Da Fandian) is the first luxury five-star hotel in the area, so if you fancy a bit of a splurge, this is unarguable one of Dali's finest hotels. Facing Erhai Lake and backed by the snow-capped Cang Shan Mountain range, the hotel encourages you to sit back from a cosy vista and peruse the scenic beauty of Dali. Set between Xiaguan and Dali Gucheng, the hotel itself is the most imposing structure in the area, a massive, modern building with some Chinese architectural elements. The spacious hotel lobby is decorated with a huge mural displaying a panorama of the life and culture of the Bai people. On any given day, you will find guests relaxing in one of the many armchairs in the garden with a glass of wine or a cup of green tea - soaking up the views. The hotel also provides babysitting services, a non-smoking floor and transportation to Dali Gucheng and Xiaguan. The hotel restaurant provides Bai ethnic cuisine, as well as other Yunnan cuisine and Chinese regional dishes. Of course, Western food is also available.