Camellia Hotel in Kunming excellent value - clean, friendly,very helpful - travel agent near gates good for tickets to Xiaguan (18kms south of Dali old city) - 104 Y one way - depart 9.40 - will arrange small bus from hotel to main bus station included in price - bus to Xiaguan a/c very comfy - 5hrs - catch no 4 local bus outside bus station to Dali - 30mins 1Y - excellent accom Tibetan Jims Hotel or Guesthouse - Michaels Travel for return ticket back Kunming. Enjoy this wonderful area