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Navigation🧭 Napahai (Yila Grassland) Depart from Shangri-La to Napahai, passing through Songzanlin Monastery on the way, where there is an observation deck to take in the full view of the monastery. There is a lakeside road around Napahai, following which you can enjoy the stunning scenery where half is the sea and half is the grassland. Clothing Rental👔 It is suggested to rent the clothes in the Dukezong Ancient Town of Shangri-La before heading to Napahai, as the variety of clothes will be more complete and the makeup will be more exquisite than at Napahai. The price is also in the range of 80-110, including makeup and props for travel photography. There are many grasslands in Napahai, and there are many places to ride horses🐎, with different prices. During our lake tour, we stopped at a white pagoda to inquire and were quoted 180 per person for 30 minutes, which we decided to skip. Later, we continued on and stopped at a temporary tourist parking spot, where after bargaining, the price was 80 per person, and the scenery along the way felt like the best. It is recommended that friends look around more and be sure to bargain. The approximate playtime should be around 3 to 5 hours. It is suggested to return to Dukezong Ancient Town for accommodation at night. Precautions⚠️ There is no food available in the scenic area, so it is advised to bring your own dry food and water. The ultraviolet rays are very strong, remember to apply sunscreen. The sun🌞 is really very intense! The altitude is a bit high, so it is possible to carry an oxygen bottle as a backup. There are many vehicles on the lakeside road and parked by the roadside, be careful! Drive safely. Since you can't go to Xinjiang, why not take a series of grassland photos at Napahai. Photo Strategy📷 There are many horses🐎 and cows🐮 on the grassland, which are recommended as backgrounds. Make appropriate use of ethnic props. Ethnic clothing rental is essential to set the right atmosphere. Of course, good photos also need a good photographer.

📍The last stop, each one is a memory~ 1. Just got off the high-speed rail station and bounced excitedly. The newly opened high-speed rail, from Lijiang to Shangri-La is less than 50r💰. While waiting for the homestay pick-up, I communicated with Teacher He about photography composition, and the visual impact of Tibetans blending into the blue sky and red land. 2. On the way to Songzanlin Temple, I rented a set of Tibetan clothes (my set is 120r including makeup and costume, ordinary clothes can be 80r💰), and I felt like a woman like an eagle after putting it on. (Red is recommended as the most classic for shooting, I chose blue because it is special) I was praised by passers-by and asked for the store name in the ancient city hehe. 3. It's only thirteen yuan to take a taxi from Songzanlin Temple to the ancient city, and students can enjoy half price. If you have time, you can go to Napahai and take pictures with little sheep🐑 (I didn't go because I think the grassland is not good-looking in winter). 4. Speaking of food. I personally think the Tibetan food here is quite delicious, the prices are low and the folk customs are simple. An average of 50 per person can eat super full. 5. Walking in the Dukezong Ancient City at night, I found everyone dancing around. Most of them are young people, although they don't know each other, they will join the team whether they can dance or not (like me), the atmosphere is free and casual. I know I'm lucky, I always meet noble people on the journey. Everyone sits around the fire and chats in winter, and there are self-cooked butter tea and cheese snacks, which are warm and comfortable! 😘

#china #yunnan #shangrila Whilst the fictional Shangri-la describes a mysterious and harmonious valley, it pales in comparison to the real sights of Yunnan’s Shangrila. Today we visited Sungtseling Monastery, otherwise known as Guihuasi (Temple of Returning to Norms). This was fitting to us as China is now open again to travel, this being our first big trip in a year. After staying on the Shangrila plain the day before, it was magical to see the golden rooftops of the monastery glitter in to view. We hired some Tibetan style clothes for photos, but were most impressed by what we couldn’t capture - the vast and intricate paintings inside each of the temples.

Yunnan is synonymous with romance and sanctity🏔️ The most beautiful Shangri-La In Tibetan, it means 'the sun and moon in the heart' It writes the purity of the sky and the sanctity of nature❄️ The majesty and grandeur of Meili Snow Mountain tells the story of mystery and freedom! - It's worth mentioning that after November 26, it only takes 5h high-speed train from Kunming to Shangri-La, this 3-day 2-night tour guide must be collected for future use❗️❗️ - 🏔️About the route 𝐃𝓪𝔂𝟏: Arrive in Shangri-La in the afternoon➠ Have a meal in Dukezong Ancient City 𝐃𝓪𝔂𝟐: Dukezong Ancient City ➠Songzanlin Temple➠Pana Sea 𝐃𝓪𝔂𝟑: Meili Snow Mountain ➠White Horse Snow Mountain ➠Dali 🏔️About the attractions ➊Songzanlin Temple🎫Ticket window 55 As the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Yunnan Province, it is known as 'Little Potala'. The architectural style follows the essence of Tibetan religion, and it is a true Tibetan art museum! ➋ Dukezong Ancient City🎫Free This is the best preserved and largest Tibetan residential group in China, and it is also very worth visiting from a cultural perspective. The 'Turtle Mountain Park' in the ancient city has the world's largest and heaviest gilded pure copper prayer wheel, and three circles can be turned to pray for disaster relief! ➌ Pana Sea🎫Free It is only 6 kilometers away from Shangri-La City, it is translated as 'the lake behind the forest', and it is a national AAA scenic spot. It is recommended to charter a car, rent a car🚗 to the scenic spot and stop and shoot at any time! There are also lambs for photo shooting! It costs 20 yuan! We shared 10 yuan with others😆 ➍Meili Snow Mountain🎫Free The picture of the sunset golden mountain is really beautiful and tearful! Must go❗️People who see it will be lucky for a whole year! It is 20 kilometers away from Feilai Temple, and it is an excellent position to appreciate the thirteen peaks of Meili Snow Mountain. It is recommended to charter or rent a car! ➎White Horse Snow Mountain🎫Free When the layers of mountains and forests are all dyed into the eyes, you know that the beauty of fairy tales and the majesty of nature do not conflict, and the treasure check-in place with a view at every step is not to be missed by every traveler who loves snow and mountains! ➏Pudacuo (package ticket 168, including 68 tickets +70 scenic area transportation +30 round-trip bus tickets) We didn't check in because of time, but the driver said that it was all pure natural scenery, and it was very out of the picture! - 🏔️About Tibetan clothes There are a lot of Tibetan clothing halls in the ancient city. After comparison, we chose Yifan! Located opposite the White Pagoda in the ancient city! Wearing Tibetan clothes and makeup really reduces the age by 10 years❗️Super good-looking❗️Her photographer A Xin is very patient and nice! But remember to make an appointment in advance! - 🏔️About eating Be sure to go to the local small restaurants! The price is affordable and delicious! Completely used to eating! The common people's home-cooked dishes and Xin Qiao snacks we have eaten are good! - 🏔️About accommodation We stayed at Huazhu (No. 1 Shika Road, Shangri-La) Three people stayed in a double bed large room, the hot spring in the room is really cool! It's so comfortable to come back and take a bath after a hard day! - 🏔️Travel tips 🔸Meili Snow Mountain is really cold! Be sure to wear more clothes! 🔸The average altitude of Shangri-La is above 3400 meters, remember not to do vigorous exercise, running, jumping and other actions! Be sure to drink more water! 🔸Pana Sea is free again! No tickets! 🔸If you want to have a good Tibetan costume photo for a rare visit, you must make an appointment in advance! Go directly to the queue! And can't choose the clothes you like! - Welcome to ask questions! I will reply when I see it!

I personally love hiking and photography, and I have a camera and a drone. Interested friends can join next time. This time the preparation was not sufficient, and the snow was heavy, so I didn't get to go where I wanted. This time I went to: Songzanlin Dukezong Meili's sunrise over the Golden Mountain Next time I plan to: Pudacuo Tiger Leaping Gorge Yubeng Nanji Luo Abuji Lake

Hi, travel experts🌟! Today, let's embark on a journey to the flower sea of Yunnan and Shangri-La, explore the plateau customs, and enjoy the beauty of nature. Shangri-La, ancient and mysterious, is the blue sky, white clouds, snow mountains, grasslands, lakes, rivers, villages, temples, horse gangs... all the natural scenery and exotic customs you yearn for are waiting for you here. 🏔️ Plateau scenery: Shangri-La is located on the plateau, with beautiful natural scenery. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Pudacuo National Park, Napahai, Songzanlin Temple and other places are not to be missed. Here, you can enjoy the plateau lakes, snow mountain meadows, and feel the magic of nature. 🏞️ Exotic customs: Shangri-La is part of Tibet, where there is a strong Tibetan style. You can experience the traditional culture of Tibet, visit Songzanlin Temple, taste Tibetan butter tea, watch Tibetan dance performances, and feel the unique charm of exotic customs. 🚗 Self-driving tour suggestions: If you like self-driving tours, Shangri-La is also an excellent choice. The scenery along the way will definitely make you linger, but also pay attention to plateau reaction, make full preparation for plateau reaction, maintain a good mentality and physical strength. 💰 Budget: The cost of Shangri-La is relatively high, mainly including transportation, accommodation, catering and tickets. Generally speaking, the budget for free travel is about 500-800 yuan per person per day. If you choose high-end hotels or characteristic inns, the cost will increase accordingly. I hope this introduction can help you, come to Yunnan Shangri-La, feel the unique charm of this pure land! Remember to bring your good friends and leave beautiful memories together!✨

1-2 months in Yunnan, a travel guide without paying 'intelligence tax' ||| Yunnan, which means 'South of the Colorful Clouds', is also named for its location 'South of the Yunling Mountains'. . ✔️Average weather in January 3-17 degrees ✔️Average weather in February 5-20 degrees 💎January-February attire: Due to the large temperature difference between morning and evening in Yunnan, it is advisable to bring warm clothes and a thick coat, so you can add clothing in the morning and evening according to the weather to avoid catching a cold. In addition, you can also bring a sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and an umbrella . ✅Yunnan Attraction Ticket Collection 1. Kunming: Dian Lake, Stone Forest Scenic Area (130 yuan), Xishan (75 yuan including cable car) 2. Dali: Erhai Lake, Nanzhao Style Island (45 yuan), Shuanglang, Xizhou Ancient Town, Dali Ancient City, Cangshan (cable car full journey from 260 yuan) 3. Lijiang: Shuhe Ancient Town, Lijiang Ancient City, Yushui Village (50 yuan), Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (140 yuan for cable car), Blue Moon Valley (including snow mountain ticket), Lugu Lake Scenic Area (70 yuan) 4. Shangri-La: Tiger Leaping Gorge (65 yuan), Haba Snow Mountain, Baishuitai, Songzanlin Scenic Area (90 yuan), Pudacuo National Park (138 yuan including eco-car) 5. Xishuangbanna: CAS Botanical Garden (75 yuan), Wild Elephant Valley (60 yuan), Primitive Forest Park (45 yuan), Dai Nationality Garden (45 yuan) . ✈️How to Buy Discounted Tickets 1. Best time to buy discounted air tickets (1) Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday early morning, and Sunday are generally good times to buy discounted tickets (2) Avoid Fridays, as many business people tend to buy tickets on Fridays. (3) Airline membership days for deals China Southern Airlines: China Southern membership day on the 28th of each month West Air: Pocket money days on the 14th and 28th of each month Air China membership day: Every even-numbered day of the month (January 1st, February 2nd, etc.) China Eastern Airlines membership day: 18th of each month Spring Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, which are less used, can pay attention to their official accounts for promotions, which will be pushed in advance . ✔️Yunnan 6 Days 5 Nights Itinerary Day 1: Fly directly to Kunming from across the country, check into a hotel, and have free time Day 2: Kunming—Jiuxiang—Take a car to—Chuxiong Day 3: Private yacht—Internet celebrity jeep photo tour—Bai nationality garden—Dinner with song and dance Day 4: Dali Ancient City—Foreigner Street—Lashi Sea—Tea Horse Ancient Road—Lijiang Ancient City Day 5: Shuhe Ancient Town—Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Day 6: Kunming—Warm home Tips: If you are a sister visiting Yunnan for the first time and don't want to plan the trip, you can consider joining a local tour group, like the itinerary above, 6 days and 5 nights for about 1300 yuan per person, excluding airfare, with transportation, accommodation, and attraction tickets all taken care of, which is quite convenient and saves trouble

Although it is a popular tourist spot, it is easy to step on thunder if you don't make a good strategy‼️ I will share my three-day and two-night travel route, we three girls The cost of eating, living, and playing is roughly between six hundred and eight hundred, and we have all gone to famous spots I feel it's still worth it, sisters who want to come to Shangri-La can take it for reference I think it's quite detailed⬇️ - DAY1 🕍Dukezong Ancient City The ancient city has a history of more than 1300 years, and it is a very classic Tibetan architectural style! On the slate road, you can still see the well-preserved deep horseshoe prints, which are tokens left to us by history through thousands of years. This is also the best and largest Tibetan residential group in China. There are quite a lot of people here, praying and turning under the largest prayer wheel~ If you have enough time, you can drink butter tea in the ancient city, which is very comfortable And this is a good place to take street shots and humanities. There are fewer people in the morning, and it's very out of the picture - ✨Gadan Songzanlin Temple✨ It is the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Yunnan Province. I recommend 🚶Lake plank road line: About 1 hour, walk clockwise, the 9 scenic spots involved are: Songzanlin Temple gate building-floating bridge-distant shooting point-Muqu Sheng-Divine Tree-Small Street-Lamuyangcuo Square-Divine Spring-Songzanlin Temple viewing platform I think it's a must to come to Shangri-La here, it's very good to shoot. Time allows you to rent an explanation. But it is recommended to bring your ID card to buy tickets offline! Buying online will cost an additional 20 for the explanation fee, which feels unnecessary, you can buy it or not. 🚌After the tour, take the No. 3 bus directly back to Dukezong Ancient City, half price for students and the elderly! DAY2 🏔️Meiling Snow Mountain, White Horse Snow Mountain We suddenly decided to go to Meiling Snow Mountain in the middle of the night. We have come here, and it doesn't matter if we are tired a bit more. When I came here, I knew how beautiful it was, and all languages became scarce when describing it! Excited to tears in my eyes! But unfortunately, I didn't see the sunset golden mountain this time, and I will come again next time. ✅The beauty of White Horse Snow Mountain greatly exceeded my expectations. It's really worth coming here. It's covered with snow all year round. On the way here, you can feel the changes of subtropical, warm temperate, and cold temperate climates in a few hours. White Horse Snow Mountain does not have a viewing platform, a full 360° experience of the beauty of the snow mountain!! There is no need to specifically find a photo spot, you can stop wherever you see a beautiful place DAY3 🌊Ring Napahai This actually ran out in two or three hours, everything is so beautiful when the weather is good! Blue sky, white clouds, green lawns, you can see herds of cattle and sheep eating grass on the grassland🐑It's particularly healing. ✅Finally about eating, living, and traveling I think there is no need to find popular restaurants for meals. We found small restaurants that have been open for many years and only locals will go. There is no service, but the taste is great: refer to the common people's home cooking, Xin Qiao snacks, mom's butter tea, etc. 👍🏻Accommodation: Shangri-La Shika Road No. 1 (next to Shika Snow Mountain, Napahai Scenic Area), we are three girls so we directly booked a very large room, with hot springs where you can see the sunrise, after all, the temperature difference is large in the morning and evening, soaking in the hot springs can also relieve the fatigue of the day. The room is very large and super quiet. Travel: You can compare multiple parties, save as much as you can.

Follow Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Shangri-La Healing Journey In the northwest of Yunnan, at the junction of Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet, there is a paradise lost in the world, that is Shangri-La. There are sacred snow mountains, quiet villages, deep canyons, dense primitive forests, and lush alpine meadows. Shangri-La in Tibetan means 'the sun and the moon in the heart', the beauty here cannot be expressed in words. Songzanlin Temple Songzanlin Temple is a place in Shangri-La that you must not miss. This Tibetan Buddhist temple is very beautiful for taking pictures in Tibetan costumes. When visiting the temple, you need to walk clockwise and respect religious beliefs. Visit Dukezong Ancient City in the morning You can visit the ancient city in the morning to Songzanlin Temple, try Tibetan meals. The super prayer wheel on Turtle Mountain is also very suitable for taking pictures. At night, people will gather in the square to dance together, which is very ethnic. Napa Lake You can visit Napa Lake in the afternoon, which is a vast wetland grassland. It looks particularly good during the flood season. Just quietly appreciate the scenery in the car.

Shangri-La, the place closest to heaven, boasts beautiful scenery at an altitude of 3600-4200 meters. "Shangri-La" means "the sun and moon in one's heart" in Tibetan. 🔥 Transportation Guide🚙 ✈️Plane: Direct flights to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, then transfer to a bus/public transport; or transfer via Kunming/Lijiang to reach by high-speed train/bus. 🚄High-speed train: Shangri-La station, then transfer to public transport/taxi to hotels and attractions (Kunming→Shangri-La, 4.5h). 🚘Self-driving (chartered car): Take the expressway, National Highway 214, or the Eastern Ring Road, with the Eastern Ring Road being the most scenic. ​ 🔥 Attraction Recommendations 📍Potatso National Park China's first national park, the place of Serteng revival, "Potatso" in Tibetan means to ferry all living beings to the other shore of suffering. 📍Baishuitai China's version of "Cotton Castle," where the azure spring water💧 flows over naturally formed limestone terraces, Baishuitai is a natural wonder formed by the dissolution of calcium carbonate in the spring water. The spring water, containing calcium bicarbonate, flows slowly, and carbonates gradually precipitate, forming terraces over the years, resembling layered terraces. 📍Songzanlin Monastery The largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the world, known as the "Little Potala Palace." It houses a large number of Buddhist relics and classic architecture. 📍Tiger Leaping Gorge One of China's deepest gorges, hidden at the junction of Shangri-La and Lijiang, with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain on one side and Haba Snow Mountain on the other. During the rainy season from May to September, the river water rises rapidly, which is quite spectacular. 📍Dukezong Ancient Town Known as the "Moonlight City Castle built on stone," it still retains the world's largest and highest prayer wheel, where you can walk clockwise around the prayer wheel three times. 📍Napa Lake Napa Lake is not a sea but a seasonal highland lake, with Shangri-La's largest grassland, tranquil lakes, and majestic mountains, horses and lambs, and Tibetan dress photography is very photogenic📸. 📍Meili Snow Mountain Gang Meili Snow Mountain is very close to Shangri-La, with the 'golden pagoda'-shaped main peak of Meili - Kawagebo Peak, the thirteen peaks of Meili, located at the confluence of the Jinsha River, Lancang River, and Nu River. It is said that those who see the sun shining on the golden mountain at Meili Snow Mountain will be lucky for the whole year, and the best season is autumn and winter. The Wunongding viewing platform is the best position to capture the panoramic view of Meili Snow Mountain. 📍Liangbeng A place yearned for by many hiking enthusiasts, known as "hiking paradise." The last village in China to be electrified, Liangbeng is located at the foot of Meili Snow Mountain, and the sun shining on the golden mountain seen from Liangbeng village has a unique angle. ⚠️When entering Songzanlin Monastery, a Buddhist holy site, be sure to pay attention to your attire when visiting inside; do not wear short skirts, shorts, or sleeveless backless clothes. Photography is not allowed inside the hall, and remember to take off hats and sunglasses to respect local customs and culture. 🔥 Shangri-La Specialty Cuisine 🌟 Zongka Tibetan Meal The yak meat hot pot ingredients are really good and delicious, very tender! The yak pizza amazed me, with a crispy crust and a very fragrant filling. 🌟 Mariga Tibetan Meal It's like Tibetan dumplings filled with yak meat, really delicious when dipped in sauce. 🌟 Old Boy Barbecue 🍢 Their barbecue is quite flavorful, with delicious grilled meat skewers and grilled garlic. 🌟 Ama's Butter Tea 🧀 Butter milk cheese: With barley grains and cheese chunks on top, and yogurt below, stir it up, and the barley with yogurt is very fragrant. 🍮 Barley milk tea: With barley on top of the milk tea, the milk tea is not sweet, and it's very warming in the cold weather there. 🌟 Shunshun Snacks 🍜 Yak meat rice noodles: The beef is very fragrant, and the soup base is rich, not the clear soup type, with the addition of pickled cabbage and chili, you can't stop eating. 🍚 Yak meat fried rice: The fried rice is distinct, and when you take a big bite, it's super fragrant, and there's a lot of yak meat. 🥩 Yak meat buns: Their buns are super delicious!!! With large chunks of yak meat paired with green pepper filling, the presence of green pepper perfectly cuts through the richness, making it easy and burden-free to eat, really super fragrant. ​

Songzanlin Monastery, also known as Ganden Sumtseling Monastery and Guihua Monastery, is a large Tibetan Buddhist temple in Yunnan Province and the center of the Gelug (Yellow) sect in the Sichuan-Yunnan area. The temple was founded in 1679 and is built against the mountain. From a distance, it bears some resemblance to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, and due to its grand scale, it is reputed as the 'Little Potala Palace'. Songzanlin Monastery faces south with its back to the north and is surrounded by an elliptical wall. The two main halls, Tzhacang and Jikang, are located at the central high point of the monastery. The grand hall is a five-story Tibetan-style building with intricately carved beams and painted rafters, and its top is adorned with a gilded copper dome that shines brilliantly. The Tzhacang Grand Hall is where monks study scriptures and religious doctrines, with bronze statues of Tsongkhapa and Maitreya Buddha enshrined in the rear hall. In the Jikang Hall, the statue of Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug sect, is enshrined in the center, and the walls are painted with exquisite murals of the Eight Medicine Buddhas. Around the two main halls, there are eight Kangsar and monks' quarters, which are built at varying elevations, making the surrounding main halls appear even more majestic and imposing.

📍Address: 5km from Shangri-La Road, at the foot of the Bulbingsan Mountain 📍Key Points It's a world of splendid gold that you can't see in our country's temples. The villagers and monks actually live and practice here. Climbing the stairs is really tough, but it's a style you can't see anywhere else, so I found it really fascinating. It feels very different from Buddhism in our country. Highly recommended. 📍Average price per person: About 14,000 KRW 📍Rating: 4/5