Shangri-La: A Paradise You'll Want to Visit Again and Again

Fellow travelers, you have to hear this! I finally visited Shangri-La, the closest place to paradise, and everything here is so fascinating. I must share my super-detailed two-day travel guide to Shangri-La with you all. You'll really miss out if you don't do your homework! 🚌 Transportation Guide If possible, I highly recommend driving to Shangri-La. Starting from Lijiang, the road conditions are good, and it only takes more than two hours to arrive. Along the way, you can enjoy the stunning scenery, which is both free and pleasant. ✅ Itinerary - Day 1: Dukezong Ancient City → Special Tibetan Meal → Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Center → Napa Lake - Day 2: Ancient City Tibetan Costume and Makeup → Songzanlin Monastery → Napa Lake → Grand Prayer Flags → Guishan Park Prayer Wheel → Dancing in Sifang Square in the Ancient City 🎯 Attractions 1. Dukezong Ancient City: After arriving at noon, first go to the guesthouse to drop off your luggage, and then you can start your exploration of the ancient city in the afternoon. The Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Center in the city is not to be missed. There, you can listen to volunteers tell the long history of the ancient city, and you can also experience intangible cultural heritage projects such as painting Thangkas. The cultural atmosphere is full, and the harvest is plentiful. 2. Tibetan Costume and Makeup: There are Tibetan costume shops all over the ancient city. It is recommended to visit a few more shops for on-site comparisons. The prices are usually between CNY 68 and 200. You can choose costumes and exquisite makeup with a high cost performance to add a unique sense of ritual to your trip. 3. Songzanlin Monastery: The Shangri-La Wall on the left side of the ticket office is a must-see photo spot, with a very high photo output rate. Tickets are CNY 55. If you are driving, you can drive directly to the entrance of the scenic spot, which is quite convenient. 4. Napa Lake: It takes about 1 hour to drive around the lake. Remember to locate to "Wasted Halfway" Coffee. This is located right in the middle of the lake, and the scenery is super beautiful. Don't directly navigate to Napa Lake, otherwise you may take a detour. 5. Grand Prayer Flags: The Grand Prayer Flags we visited do not require tickets. The breeze blows, the prayer flags flutter, which is healing and shocking. The photo effect is excellent, and every frame can be used as wallpaper. 6. Prayer Wheel: Taking photos next to the prayer wheel in Tibetan costumes directly fills the atmosphere. After taking the photos, don't forget to turn the prayer wheel three times clockwise to feel this unique belief and blessing. 7. Sifang Square: When night falls, go to Sifang Square and sing and dance with the enthusiastic Tibetan people to immerse yourself in the Tibetan ethnic customs. At that moment, you can truly appreciate the charm of national unity and feel the warm and free life. 🏠 Accommodation Recommendations It is highly recommended to stay in Dukezong Ancient City, which is close to various attractions, convenient for travel, and has a high cost performance. I stayed at 📍Liang · Yu Muzhiye. The rooms are equipped with oxygen supply equipment, air conditioning, and electric blankets, making it super comfortable to sleep at night, and parking is also convenient. Moreover, you can directly see the Big Buddha Temple and the prayer wheel from the roof, with an excellent view, and it is great to watch the scenery early in the morning. Shangri-La is really a warm and hospitable place, full of surprises everywhere. Be sure to do your homework in advance and get ready to start this fantastic journey!