Traveling to Shangri-La, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery and unique Tibetan culture, the following are a few practical tips to play:
1. Traveling method: you can choose to drive or with a group tour. Shangri-La Airport is only 4 kilometers away from the city, easy to reach. Self-driving tour needs to pay attention to road conditions, you can also choose the local car rental company to rent a car, but do not recommend self-driving night driving.
2. Where to go: One of the most famous attractions in Shangri-La is the Pudacuo National Park, with its grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and lakes, and magnificent scenery. You can also visit the White Water Terrace, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Songzanlin Temple and other attractions.
3. Seasonal choice: The best season to visit is from May to October, when the weather is mild, dry, and the temperature difference between day and night is big, you need to wear thick clothes for traveling, pay attention to sun protection and keep warm.
4. Shopping: you can buy souvenirs with Tibetan characteristics in the local area, such as snow mountain crystal, milk seat, thangka and so on.
5. Cuisine: Shangri-La's cuisine is mainly Tibetan and Yunnanese, like tsampa, ghee tea, cumin beef, cross-bridge rice noodle, Yunnan ham, etc. are worth trying.
6. Cultural tour: Shangri-La is a place rich in culture, you can visit temples such as Songtsenlin Monastery, Dajue Monastery, Boudi Monastery and so on, to learn about the history and culture of Tibetans.
I hope these tips can help you have a good time in Shangri-La.