Summer Retreat to Shangri-La

Recommended for summer retreat: Shangri-La is not hot in summer, with temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius, and a coat is needed in the morning and evening. The landscape of water and grass in Shangri-La during summer is the most beautiful season of the year. Attraction Recommendations Dukezong Ancient Town A thousand-year-old plateau ancient town with Tibetan-style architecture, there are attractions within the ancient town, such as Turtle Mountain Park, prayer wheels, and Moonlight Square. Admission is free. Napa Lake, half grassland and half blue sea in summer. The best scenery is in the Yila Grassland section, which is free, accessible by bus from the ancient town, or you can hire a car starting from 300 yuan. Songzanlin Monastery Known as the Little Potala Palace, it is a masterpiece of Yunnan Tibetan-style temples. Admission starts from 90 yuan. Accommodation: It is recommended to stay in Dukezong Ancient Town for convenient transportation and affordable prices. Standard rooms in the center of the ancient town start from 100 yuan. Cuisine: Recommended to try Tibetan meals, you can go to Tibetan restaurants or visit Tibetan homes, with costs starting from 50 yuan. Yak hotpot, highland barley cakes, and highland barley wine. Transportation: Self-driving is recommended, as the attractions in Shangri-La are far apart, it is recommended to self-drive or join a day tour.