Explore Shangri-La: A Paradise on Earth

💃Step into Shangri-La and experience the poetic beauty of the Tibetan Plateau Preparation • Clothing: The temperature difference between day and night in Shangri-La is large, so even in summer, you should bring a thick coat, such as a down jacket or a windbreaker. In winter, it is cold, so you should keep warm. • Sunscreen: The altitude is high and the ultraviolet rays are strong, so you need to bring sunscreen, a sun hat, sunglasses, lip balm, etc. • Medicine: Prepare medicine for altitude sickness, such as rhodiola. You can also bring cold medicine, stomach medicine, and other common medicines. Transportation • External transportation: You can take a plane to Shangri-La Airport. There are buses and taxis to the city center from the airport. You can also take a regular business car from Lijiang, which takes about 3 hours. • City transportation: You can take a bus, taxi, or chartered car to the attractions in the city center. To get to Napa Lake, you can navigate to Huanhu Road and take the No. 12 loop bus. Accommodation • Near Dukezong Ancient City: Convenient transportation, experience the atmosphere of the ancient city, and there are many restaurants and shops nearby. • Homestays around Napa Lake: Close to nature and enjoy tranquility, but transportation is relatively inconvenient, so you need to rent a car or charter a car. Attractions • Dukezong Ancient City: Free, recommended to visit for 1-2 hours. You can stroll through the ancient city and visit the world's largest prayer wheel in Guishan Park. • Songzanlin Monastery: Ticket price is CNY 55, visit for 2-3 hours. The largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan, known as the "Little Potala Palace." • Napa Lake: Free, visit for 2-3 hours. The grassland is vast, and you can get close to the lambs. • Pudacuo National Park: Ticket price is CNY 138, it is best to reserve a day. There are beautiful scenery such as Shudu Lake, and you can hike or take a boat tour. • Shika Snow Mountain: Take a cable car to enjoy the snow-capped mountains and alpine meadows. • Meili Snow Mountain: If you are lucky, you can see the golden mountain at sunrise. Feilai Temple is the best viewing point. Food • Yak meat hot pot: Fresh and tender yak meat with vegetables, delicious and nutritious. • Butter tea: A rich Tibetan specialty drink. • Highland barley cake: Crispy and full of wheat flavor.