Shangri-La is located in Diqing in the northwest of Yunnan Province. Shangri-La is a dream paradise, a city closest to heaven. Because it is located in the southeast edge of the Tibetan Plateau, the northern end of the southern section of the Hengduan Mountains, "three rivers" of the hinterland, the formation of a unique blend of snow-covered mountains, canyons, grasslands, alpine lakes, virgin forests and ethnic customs as one of the landscape. Here I tell you about it.
Shangri-La order of travel and must-see attractions
1, Gedan Songzanlin Temple
Recommended reasons: the cloud Songzanlin Temple, also known as the naturalization of the temple, is located in Shangri-La, 5 kilometers north of the Fo Ping Mountain, is the fifth ___ and the Qing Emperor Kangxi in 1679 A.D. Edicts "thirteen forests" one. It is not only the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple complex in Yunnan, but also the center of Yellow Religion in Sichuan and Yunnan, known as the "Little Potala Palace". It is the Shangri-La region of religious and cultural experience and research must go to the place.
Recommendation index: ★★★★★
Service information: Tickets 85 yuan, visit the Buddhist temple should be clockwise march; do not use your finger on the statue of Buddha pointing; without permission, may not enter the living Buddha's room. There are many small stores selling handicrafts on both sides of the temple entrance.
2, Ila grasslands, Napa Sea
Recommended reasons: is located in the northwest corner of Shangri-La County, the city to the 214 National Highway direction to the left, into the ring lake highway, north and south of the two main entrances. Ila grasslands and the beauty of the Napa Sea, the natural people have no desire
Recommendation index: ★★★★★
Service information: Ila grassland pasture, cattle and sheep into flocks, October ~ the following March migratory birds migrate south to this is the best time to watch birds, every year after May wildflowers in full bloom, green grass, after September, the clear sky as blue, autumn scenery like a picture. The landscape is different in four seasons.
3, Dukezong Ancient City
Recommended reasons: Dukezong Ancient City after the fire has been repaired and rebuilt on the original site (non-new), through the scales of the streets, the moonlight square is the largest gathering of Chinese and foreign tourists, the daily evening Square Dance is very ethnic characteristics, the side of the Turtle Hill Park has the Guinness Book of Records the world's largest transepts, but also the iconic architecture of Shangri-La! It is also one of the landmarks of Shangri-La.
Recommendation index: ★★★★★
Service information: Dukezong Ancient City is located in the center of Shangri-La County, and it is recommended to go there at night in the evening
4, the Grand Canyon of Shangri-La - Baragdzong scenic area
Recommended reasons: Baragdzong scenic area is the ultimate secret of Shangri-La, and the landscape described in the "disappearing horizon" is the same: pyramidal snow-covered mountains (Gezong snow-covered mountains), and the "disappearing horizon" is the same as that described in the "disappearing horizon. (Gezong Snow Mountain), peaceful villages (Balagu Village), rich pastures (Naidang Pasture), and beautiful landscapes such as canyons, forests, lakes, etc. It is a must-visit attraction.
Recommendation index: ★★★★★
Service information: Located in the northwest of Shangri-La in the territory of Nixi Township, connected with the Sun Valley in Deyong County, Sichuan Province
5, Pudacuo National Forest Park
Recommendation reason: Pudacuo National Park has a mirror-like alpine lakes, water and grass abundance of pastureland, hundreds of flowers blossomed in the wetlands, the dense primary forests. Bita Sea, the two beautiful freshwater lakes are known as the Pearl of the Plateau.
Recommendation index: ★★★★★
Service information: there are shuttle buses between attractions. The full tour takes about 4 hours and the entrance fee is 258 RMB.
6, Meili Snow Mountain
Recommended reasons: Li Snow Mountain has both the magnificence of the snowy plateau, but also the beauty of Jiangnan. Under the blue sky, white and majestic snow-capped mountains and blue soft lakes, reckless sea of forests and vast expanses of grassland, both in the feeling and color, have brought a strong impact.
Recommended index: ★★★★★
Service information: good viewing place one is Feilai Temple west of Deqin, where you can shoot the panoramic view of the thirteen peaks of the Merry; the second is the Prince Temple on the Mingyong Glacier.
7, Tiger Leaping Gorge
Recommended reasons: Tiger Leaping Gorge is divided into the upper Tiger Leaping, Tiger Leaping, lower Tiger Leaping 3 sections. It is one of the deepest gorges in China. The narrowest part of the river is only 30 meters, the Yangtze River is here by the Yulong, Haba two snowy mountains are hostage to the confrontation, the river to avoid the pass, the waves in the deep gorges in the turbulent surge. Therefore, Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking is known as one of the "world's top 10 classic hiking routes".
Recommendation index: ★★★★★
Service information: From Qiaotou, go down the Jinsha River, cross the lower Tiger Leaping and take a boat across the Jinsha River to Lijiang Daguo. Walk from Daguo to the river, take a boat to the north of the river Shangri-La County border back to the Jinsha River, up to Qiaotou. Generally from Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge more tourists
Warm tips
Shangri-La travel temperature difference is relatively large, to bring long-sleeved morning and evening cold, the daytime sun UV is relatively strong. Shangri-La altitude average of 3100 meters, arriving at the first day is not recommended to take a bath, be sure not to pay attention to cold. Shangri-La also has a lot of local food can taste, yak meat flavor, yak jerky and stew are very fragrant, as well as Nixi chicken, butter tea, dipping bar, gold cheese, barley wine, etc., the locals eat restaurants to eat are more authentic