There are many healing scenic spots, and Pudacuo National Park is one of them!

Pudacuo National Park is about 22 km from Shangri-La County About 40 minutes by car The park covers an area of more than 300 square kilometers It is the first national park in mainland China It is also a national 5A tourist attraction Pudacuo is composed of Bita Lake, Shudu Lake, Militang Pasture, etc. It has mirror-like alpine lakes Pastures with beautiful water and lush grass Wetlands and virgin forests with blooming flowers It is known as the "Pearl of the Plateau" It is suitable for travel all year round Each season has its own unique scenery ⏰Opening hours and ticket information ▫️November to March: 8:00–16:00; April to October: 8:00–17:00 ▫️Pass: CNY 258 (including CNY 120 for sightseeing bus and CNY 138 for admission) 🚗Transportation 🎯Lijiang to Shangri-La - Take a tourist bus: Pick-up starts at 7:30 am every day, and departs at around 8:00 am. It takes about 4 hours to reach Dukezong Ancient City in Shangri-La, and the price is CNY 90 per person. - Join a two-day tour from Lijiang to Shangri-La: Including meals, accommodation, oxygen, warm clothes, and transportation, the price is CNY 680 per person 🎯From Shangri-La to Pudacuo - Drive or charter a car, about 40 minutes - Take a scenic bus, which departs from Shangri-La and goes directly to the park entrance 🗺️Tour route suggestions 1️⃣Regular route Take the sightseeing bus in the scenic area to visit the fixed route, the main attractions are Shudu Lake, Militang, and Bita Lake. The sightseeing bus stops at each station, and visitors can freely choose to get off and explore on foot or continue to ride 2️⃣Hiking route Visitors with good physical strength can choose to hike along the wooden plank road by the lake, which takes about 1.5 hours. In addition, there are two downhill paths to choose from - one is a 4.3 km hiking route, and the other is to take a boat from Shudu Lake to the next place and then walk for half an hour to leave 3️⃣Special experience If you want to experience the natural scenery more deeply, you can consider participating in some customized hiking tours, such as the Dragon Boat Festival hiking activity in Niru Village, and enjoy a more private and original journey ‼️Notes - The plateau climate is changeable, please bring enough warm clothes and rain gear - Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and other protective items, because the ultraviolet rays on the plateau are strong. - Prepare dry food and water, as there are limited dining options in the park and the prices are high - If you are worried about altitude sickness, you can buy an oxygen tank in advance