Early May is the best season on the plateau, affected by the Indian Ocean warm current, it will rain from time to time, the air is no longer so dry, the sun is also warm, these two places are not far away in a straight line, the climate is similar, if there is enough time, it is recommended to stay for a week each.
Which is more fun? I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I'm sure it's a good idea. If you have limited physical strength, no mountain hiking ambition, it is recommended to go to Lugu Lake. Lugu Lake superior climate and beautiful landscape like an isolated fairy island country, where the fun is relatively concentrated, riding a bicycle around the lake in just one day. Rig Island, the size of the Lohui are in the lake side of the edge, whether by boat over or use the electric car is very convenient. YaYa like to soak in hot springs, Lugu Lake has a very good Yongning hot springs, where the Zamei Temple is also a good place to worship. If you want to have some excitement, you can go to Aden to have fun. The road from Lugu Lake to Aden is being repaired for good, and it takes three or four days to hike there.
Shangri-La in May is moisturized by spring rain, and the beauty of Little Zhongdian is like an oil painting. The city of Shangri-La, to go to Pudacuo Forest Park, Napa Sea, Songzanlin Temple are more convenient. Also in Shangri-La there are Tianshengqiao Hot Spring and Xiage Hot Spring. If you want to pursue the mood of Lugu Lake, you can also choose to stay in the inns around Napa Sea. Because it is a small village of Tibetans, is another different from the Mosuo people's coarse style, snowy mountains, cattle, migratory birds elements are also very attractive amount!
Shangri-La, Aden, Lugu Lake, on the satellite map is an isosceles triangle relationship, the three places and Lijiang with the scope of the Shangri-La tourism circle, however, Shangri-La's snow-capped elements are also unique, Ya Ya has seen the most beautiful Meili Snow Mountain closer to Shangri-La, the famous Yuping village is more of the taste of the fairyland.
If you want to have a mind-blowing adventure, you will choose Shangri-La, and if you want to enjoy a quiet time with your family, you should go to Lugu Lake.