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REX HOLLOWAYUnited States

Shangri-La Tibetan style|This is the real poetry and distance!

⚠️First of all, the altitude is basically above 3000 meters, and some areas can reach 4500 meters + or even higher. If the altitude sickness is mild, it will cause headache and vomiting! Be sure to be mentally prepared! The bus from Lijiang Bus Station departs at 12:30. Go directly to the bus station to buy 💰80 yuan and arrive in 2 and a half hours. The passenger bus stops directly at the East Gate and then walks for five minutes to the inn. 🏨After arriving at the inn, I felt a little dizzy. The boss happened to recommend Zaya Tusi Manor to us, so we decided to take a rest first to relieve the altitude sickness. The boss will call us to go together at the departure time! Zaya Tusi Manor, we decided to go to this trip because it was recommended by the owner of the B&B and due to our health conditions. My friends and I felt relieved. It was definitely a pitfall, but the result was not bad and it was quite fun. 💰150/person Tibetan architecture, dining is served by waiters, that is, you eat whatever the waiter hands out. I was surprised when they were sharing the food, but later the host told us that this is a toast banquet custom. It is actually a small hot pot. The overall taste is above average, not a pitfall, and the portion is large. They are afraid that you are not full, and they will keep asking you for more~ more [Grin] At the beginning it was something like a national costume show, and then there would be performances, but the host was very good at creating a lively atmosphere, and then there was interaction between the stage and the audience! After the meal, everyone attended the bonfire party at the manor. The host was rapping, there was a bonfire, there were flags, and everyone was singing together, the atmosphere was super great. Recommendation index 🌟🌟🌟🌟 The next day, Meili Snow Mountain one-day tour 💰 150/person Recommendation index 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The driver called us to set off early at 3:30 in the morning, and we arrived at a location to watch the stars at 5 o'clock. We can really see the stars 🌃, but the location is on the road, there will be cars coming and going, and we can't see clearly when there are lights! We arrived at Meili Snow Mountain at 6:30 and the sunrise over the mountain officially started at 7:20. It was really spectacular! But it’s really too cold! ! ! ! Be sure to keep warm! ! ! ! Depart at 8:30 to visit 3 scenic spots: Jinsha River Bend, Helong Bridge and Napahai Observation Deck. Return to hotel at 12:30 to rest. For me, as long as I can see the golden mountain in the sun, this is worth it. After waking up from an afternoon nap, I went to experience Tibetan clothing. This time I rented the clothing and didn’t take any photos! 💰68 with makeup but without eyelashes, no time limit, just send it back before closing, it's really more suitable than taking photos! ! ! The location of the clothing store was just randomly found near the inn, so I don't quite remember the name of the store, but the service of the young lady was very good. She kept helping me try on clothes. I tried on several sets, and finally decided to focus on keeping warm! The makeup was done quickly, but it looked good. [Grin] This was a makeup I was quite satisfied with during the photo shoot, but it really wasn’t photogenic! You can tour Dukezong Ancient Town at night wearing Tibetan clothes! There are supermarkets, milk tea shops, and snack streets! After entering Dukezong Square, a large-scale clothing-matching scene began. I wear dark colors and we didn’t wear the same clothes as my friends, but they all look beautiful. Many people couldn’t find the prayer wheel, and I had to ask several people before I found it. But it is actually very easy to find. After entering the east gate for a few minutes, you will see 🍟KFC🍟 and then turn right opposite where there are stalls (one sells barbecue, which is delicious but very spicy🥵). After turning left into the square, climb up the stairs, climb and climb, and you will arrive! Songzanlin Temple Recommendation Index 🌟🌟🌟 Find the ticket counter and buy the ticket💰55 does not include the bus. It only takes 30 minutes to walk up. You can also take pictures of the lake view. But the Songzanlin Temple was full of young ladies taking photos, it was like a large-scale photo shoot. On the return trip, you can take bus No. 3 directly from the Songzanlin Temple bus station to the east gate of the ancient city! Very convenient~ 👸The editor here recommends that you must take a rest when you arrive at the plateau, do not do strenuous exercise when you first arrive, and be sure to keep warm when you go to see the Meili Snow Mountain. Otherwise your head will explode! Travelers who have more energy can also go to Napahai or Tiger Leaping Gorge. My good-for-nothing sister and I sleep until we wake up naturally every day. We are so lazy that we gave up these two attractions.
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Posted: Mar 18, 2025
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