Shangri-La: A hidden paradise in Yunnan, waiting for you to discover!

Shangri-La City, located in the hinterland of the Hengduan Mountain area of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in the northwest of Yunnan Province, is the junction of Yunnan, Sichuan, and Tibet. This is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, with a Tibetan name meaning 'Sun and Moon in the Heart'. Shangri-La is known worldwide for its beautiful natural scenery and unique Tibetan culture. It is worth mentioning that Shangri-La is a must-pass route to Tibet and is also the location of the World Natural Heritage 'Three Parallel Rivers' scenic area. Here, tourists can enjoy the magnificent natural landscapes such as Haba Snow Mountain. In addition, Shangri-La is a plateau area, summer is the rainy season, the average temperature is between 10-25 degrees, it is known as an ideal place to escape the heat. As for transportation, although Shangri-La Airport is small and there are not many flights, most tourists need to fly to Kunming first and then transfer. In addition, you can also choose to charter a car, carpool, self-drive or take a bus to get there. In general, whether you like natural scenery or are interested in Tibetan culture, Shangri-La is a worthwhile travel destination. ◎These places must not be missed: ◎1. Meili Snow Mountain: Located in the north of Shangri-La County, it is one of the highest peaks in Yunnan. The scenery here is magnificent and has the reputation of 'Fairyland on Earth'. Tourists can enjoy the spectacular snow mountain scenery here, and also carry out outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing. ◎2. Pudacuo National Park: Located in the northeast of Shangri-La City, it is the largest alpine lake group in China. The park has beautiful lakes such as Bitahai and Napahai, as well as rich animal and plant resources. Tourists can enjoy the unique plateau lake scenery here, and also carry out outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. ◎3. Songzanlin Monastery: Located in Shangri-La City, it is the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Yunnan. The temple architecture is magnificent, the interior decoration is exquisite, it is an important place to understand Tibetan Buddhist culture. ◎4. Dukezong Ancient City: Located in Shangri-La City, it is the largest Tibetan ancient city in Yunnan. There are many historic buildings and shops in the ancient city, where tourists can taste authentic Tibetan food and buy various handicrafts. ◎5. Baishuitai: Located south of Shangri-La City, it is a natural calcified terrace. The scenery here is unique and is known as 'Little Jiuzhaigou'. Tourists can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery here, and also carry out activities such as photography and hiking. ◎6. Napahai Yila Grassland: Located north of Shangri-La City, it is a beautiful plateau wetland grassland. The grassland here is vast, with herds of cattle and sheep, it is a good place to experience the life of Tibetan herders. ◎7. Tiger Leaping Gorge: Located east of Shangri-La City, it is one of the deepest gorges in the world. The scenery here is spectacular, with many outdoor sports projects for tourists to choose from.