Yunnan Summer Ancient City Cooling Guide, Dukezong

For a summer retreat, you can't miss this ancient city in Yunnan with a temperature of 20 degrees Dukezong Ancient Town is located in the center of Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan. The temperature in summer does not exceed 20 degrees, and a thick coat is needed in the morning and evening. It is the best season for traveling. Dukezong Ancient Town has a history of thousands of years and is characterized by the unique Tibetan-style residences of Diqing. It retains the Moonlight Square, prayer wheels, Recommended attractions Ancient Town - Moonlight Square - Turtle Mountain Park - Prayer Wheels - Flower Alley Turtle Mountain Park Built during the Kangxi period, it stands at the highest point of Dukezong Ancient Town. The highest point of Turtle Mountain Park is a Chaoyang Tower, which consists of a huge prayer wheel, Dafo Temple, and a museum. Standing on the mountain top, adjacent to the Moonlight Square of Dukezong Ancient Town, you can overlook the panoramic view of the ancient town. Admission is free Flower Alley The Flower Alley on the Yunnan Plateau is an art street where dance performances have broken Guinness World Records. With intangible cultural heritage, this place focuses on humanities and arts, and folk customs, creating a plateau cultural and art district unique to Shangri-La City Attractions outside the ancient town Diqing Cultural Square, Cultural Museum, Longtan Lake Park, Baiji Temple Accommodation: Recommended Tibetan-style inns within the ancient town, starting at 100 yuan per person Food: Yak hotpot, highland barley cake, highland barley wine, and it's also the season for mushrooms in summer. About 100 yuan per person Transportation: Kunming is now connected to Shangri-La by high-speed train, 245, about 5 hours