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A Must-Visit Destination: Shangri-La | The Ultimate Travel Guide

| The Ultimate Travel Guide.📍【Location】 Navigate directly to "Giant Prayer Flags" to arrive! 🚗【Transportation Guide】 From Dukezong Ancient Town, you can take bus No. 11 and get off at Tibetan Hospital Station, then walk for 10 mins! Alternatively, take bus No. 16 from the east gate of the ancient town, get off at Harmony Pagoda Middle Tower, and a 7-min walk will take you to this mystical place! If you're driving, you can park on the roadside. 🌈Day 1: 📍Arrive in Shangri-La and check in to a hotel near Dukezong Ancient Town. Take a good rest to acclimatize to the high altitude. ✨In the afternoon, stroll through Dukezong Ancient Town (free). Don't miss the world's largest prayer wheel in Guishan Park. Spin it and pray for yourself and your family. 🍲In the evening, savor local delicacies in the ancient town, such as butter tea, barley cakes, and yak meat, to experience the rich Tibetan culture. 🌈Day 2: 🎫Head to Pudacuo National Park (ticket: 138 yuan). Here, you'll find stunning alpine lakes, lush pastures, colorful wetlands, and mysterious primeval forests. Take a boat trip on Shudu Lake and feel like you're in a fairyland. 🚶Continue exploring Pudacuo in the afternoon, hiking or taking a sightseeing bus to admire the charming scenery of Bita Lake. 💤Return to Dukezong Ancient Town for your overnight stay. 🌈Day 3: 💰Visit Songzanlin Monastery (ticket: 90 yuan), the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan Province, known as the "Little Potala Palace." The magnificent architecture and exquisite Buddha statues are breathtaking. 🌾In the afternoon, visit Napa Lake (free), a seasonal alpine lake and a habitat for migratory birds. Enjoy horseback riding on the grassland and admire the beautiful scenery. 🌟Stay overnight at a guesthouse or hotel near Napa Lake and gaze at the starry sky. 🌈Day 4: 💥Visit Tiger Leaping Gorge (ticket: 45 yuan) and experience the awe-inspiring roar of the Jinsha River. Afterward, head to Lijiang. 🎈After arriving in Lijiang in the afternoon, you can stroll around Lijiang Ancient Town, taste local specialties like preserved pork ribs and Naxi grilled fish, and buy some souvenirs. ⚠️Important Notes: 🌟Shangri-La and Tiger Leaping Gorge are located at high altitudes. Remember to take precautions against altitude sickness in advance, such as taking anti-altitude sickness medication and avoiding strenuous exercise. 🌟The local weather is changeable, so be sure to bring rain gear and warm clothing. 🌟When visiting temples and religious sites, respect local religious beliefs and customs, and abide by temple rules. 🌟Transportation is relatively inconvenient, so plan your itinerary in advance and arrange your time reasonably. 🌟Protect the environment during your trip. Do not litter or damage the natural landscape.
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Posted: Mar 27, 2025
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