Lijiang-Shangri-La 3 days 2 nights travel itinerary

#TravelChina #PlanTravelChina This is the travel plan Lijiang → Tiger Leaping Gorge → Songzanlin Monastery → Shangri-La Old Town for 3 days and 2 nights ⸻ Day 1: Lijiang → Tiger Leaping Gorge → Shangri-La Morning • Depart from Lijiang (Lijiang, 丽江) to Tiger Leaping Gorge (Tiger Leaping Gorge, 虎跳峡) • Distance: ~90 kilometers • How to get there: Rent a car or take a bus from Lijiang Bus Station • Travel time: about 2 hours • Arrive at Tiger Leaping Gorge (Lower or Middle Part) • Enjoy the view of the raging Yangtze River amidst towering mountains • Take a walk to see the highlights such as Tiger Leaping Rock • Take 2-3 hours to explore Afternoon • Continue from Tiger Leaping Gorge to Shangri-La (香格里拉) • Distance: ~100 kilometers • How to get there: Chartered car or bus • Travel time: About 2.5 hours • Check in at a hotel in Shangri-La Evening • Walk around Shangri-La Old Town (独克宗古城) • Walk around the main square • Spin the world's largest Buddhist wheel • Taste local food such as Yak Hotpot ⸻ Day 2: Songzanlin Monastery → Shangri-La Tour Morning • Travel to Songzanlin Monastery (松赞林寺) • Located about 5 kilometers from Shangri-La • The largest temple in Yunnan, with Tibetan architecture similar to the Potala Palace • Take 2-3 hours to explore Afternoon • Visit Napa Lake (纳帕海) • Beautiful natural viewpoint There are herds of yaks and horses grazing. • Visit Pudacou National Park (普达措国家公园) • Enjoy the view of mountains, lakes and natural forests • Spend 3-4 hours in the park Evening • Return to Shangri-La • Visit the night market and try Tibetan butter tea ⸻ Day 3: Shangri-La → Lijiang Morning • Return to Lijiang • Distance: ~180 kilometers • Travel time: about 4 hours • Arrive in Lijiang and visit Lijiang Old Town (丽江古城) • Enjoy the atmosphere of the ancient town, stone streets and traditional wooden houses • Visit the Black Dragon Pool Afternoon • Shop for souvenirs in Lijiang • Continue to other destinations Or return to Kunming ⸻ Summary of the itinerary • Day 1: Lijiang → Tiger Leaping Gorge → Shangri-La • Day 2: Songzanlin Monastery → Napahai Lake → Pudasa Park • Day 3: Shangri-La → Lijiang This plan is suitable for those who want to experience the nature and Tibetan culture in Shangri-La. If you want to travel comfortably, you can add more days to stay in Shangri-La!