Where is Shangri-La? Detailed introduction to Shangri-La tourist attractions

Where is Shangri-La?

As mankind is about to leave the 20th century, Diqing, Yunnan, China, unveiled the mystery of this world. In 1996, the Yunnan Provincial People's Government organized a research team to conduct a one-year study on Shangri-La, conducted demonstrations from seven aspects, and came to the conclusion that Shangri-La is located in Diqing, Yunnan Province. On September 14, 1997, a press conference was held in Diqing to announce this conclusion to the world, which attracted great attention at home and abroad to Diqing Shangri-La 354.

In Tibetan, Shangri-La means "the sun and moon in my heart", and its English pronunciation comes from the Zhongdian Tibetan dialect. Secondly, in the past hundred years, in addition to the prevalence of Tibetan Buddhism in Shangri-La, there are also Dongba, Confucianism, Taoism, Bon, Catholicism, Christianity, and Islam. The people of Shangri-La have inherited the excellent legend of the unity of nature and man in Tibetan culture, abandoned the old concept of rejecting the achievements of modern science and technology, and become one of the richest Tibetan areas in the country. Diqing abandoned poverty and backwardness and inherited and carried forward the custom of brothers living in harmony. Therefore, Hilton created the novel "Lost Horizon" based on Diqing. Only Diqing can call it Shangri-La.

Beautiful Shangri-La

Shangri-La Tourist Attractions

The main scenic spots (spots) in Shangri-La include Tiger Leaping Gorge, Bita Sea, Songzanlin Temple, Baishui Terrace, Na Pahai, Yila Grassland, Meili Snow Mountain, Baimang Snow Mountain, Xiaozhongdian Flower Sea, Tibetan Family Visit, Shangri-La Grand Canyon, Samage Nature Reserve, Bodhidharma Cave, and Pudacuo National Forest Park.

The most famous attractions in Shangri-La include Meili Snow Mountain and Yubeng Village, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Napa Sea, Bita Sea, Pudacuo National Park, Songzanlin Temple, etc.

Best travel seasons

May to July and September to October. Because it is located on a plateau with complex landforms and is affected by natural conditions, the choice of season is very important when traveling to Shangri-La. Late spring and early summer from May to July and autumn from September to October are the best times to travel to Shangri-La. Apart from festivals, the temperature and weather conditions during this period are most suitable for travel. The flowers are blooming, there are green grass everywhere, the sky is endless blue, and the scenery is the most beautiful. But the temperature difference between these two seasons is also large.

And ethnic dialects.

There are 13 ethnic groups living here, including Tibetan, Lisu, Han, Naxi, Yi, Bai, Hui, etc. They are united and harmonious, maintaining their own national characteristics in traditional customs such as lifestyle, clothing, residential architecture, wedding etiquette, etc., and forming their own unique customs.

Travel Tips

Shangri-La has towering snow-capped mountains, vast grasslands and deep valleys. Shimen Pass on the many desolate Tea Horse Road and Yuzang Rift Valley, a wonder in western Yunnan, open their arms to tourists with their wonderful scenery. Deep in the snowy mountains, in the hinterland of the grasslands, and in the forests, there are countless quiet and mysterious mountain lakes such as Bita Lake, Shudu Lake, and Napa Sea, calling for people to lift the veil of beauty. The essence of Shangri-La is Meili Snow Mountain, and the essence of Meili Snow Mountain is Yubeng Village.

Things to note

1. Except for May-July and September-October, the road conditions in Diqing are poor during the rainy season, which is not conducive to travel. The temperature is too low in winter. If it rains, just wait and go home. The mountain road is not easy to walk after snow. Waiting for the snow to melt is a matter of patience and time.

2. Don’t rush to Diqing during the Spring Festival, because the outdoor temperature will be -3-8 during those days. If there is no heating equipment, the indoor temperature will be 1-9. The temperature is even lower at night, -7 outside and -1 inside. In addition to low temperatures and few people and cars on the streets, icy roads can be daunting for drivers.

3. It is recommended to bring a coat, down jacket, gloves, and non-slip boots when going to Diqing. Coupled with the dry climate and strong ultraviolet rays, women should prepare sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses, especially when traveling after October, and bring enough warm clothes.

4. June to September every year is the rainy season in Diqing Plateau. The weather in the plateau is unpredictable. On rainy days, you can bring a few more plastic bags (or shower caps) to cover the camera to prevent rain and dust.

5. Diqing is a high-altitude area (3300 meters) and is not suitable for strenuous exercise or Drinking alcohol. Eat more fruits and vegetables to prevent altitude sickness.

6. If there are no special reasons, ordinary postal service can be completed in any town in Diqing, but the time will be different. In Shangri-La County, postal communications are as complete as those in big cities. However, in areas with poor transportation, a letter usually only takes 2 days to arrive, while there it takes 5 days or more.

7. The first sunrise at Meili Snow Mountain after a continuous rainy day is often very beautiful. The sky is full of morning glow, and the smart and elegant clouds are like a fairyland. The sky full of red clouds at dusk or the golden canopy of clouds on the snowy peaks are rare. Rainbow deserves a mention. During the rainy season, rainbows can often be seen at dusk. If you are at Feilai Temple at this time, you need to go back and shoot in the southeast direction. The location of the rainbow is usually above the Deqin River Valley, with the Baima Snow Mountain in the background. (Baima Snow Mountain is located southeast of Meili. It was taken from Feilai Temple on a clear evening. This is Rizhao Jinshan Mountain.) If it is on the top of the fog (the top of fog is southeast of Meili Snow Mountain and Feilai Temple), the rainbow will pass through Crossing the valley, the Meili Snow Mountain is in the background. If the rainbow goes up and the neon goes down, it is simply a gift from the mountain.

8. The local specialties are yak dried rice, Tibetan knives and Tibetan medicine. Many yak rice dishes are made from cows and have a much different taste. If you want to buy yak jerky, you can go to your local supermarket. The price is much more reasonable. Those tourist shops can only be described in one word - expensive. Remember to go to a specialty store to buy a Tibetan knife, don't rush, and then mail it through the post office.

9. If you have a weak friend, you can rent a small oxygen bottle at the hotel, which is about the same size as an air freshener. The deposit for bottles is 20 yuan and for oxygen is 5 yuan. But if you keep pumping, it will be used up in 2 minutes. Also prepare some high-calorie foods such as chocolate, which are a must in plateau areas. You must bring enough clothes. The temperature in Shangri-La is low all year round, especially when visiting the snow-capped mountains. Another pair of sunglasses is also necessary to avoid snow blindness.

The best time to travel to Shangri-La is late spring and early summer from May to July and autumn from September to October.

Accommodation Guide

There are many government guesthouses in Shangri-La, such as county government guesthouses, party school guesthouses, grain guesthouses, commercial bureau hotels, etc.

Shangri-La Diqing Tibetan Youth Hostel: formerly known as Zhongdian Travelers Club. It is located at No. 98 Heping Road, Shangri-La County (southern end of the county), just across the street from Zhongdian Ancient City. It has convenient transportation and is only 1 km away from the central bus station. The hostel has complete facilities, including bathrooms, public telephones, laundry rooms, etc. Single person 80 yuan/bed (non-member fee), six people or more 25 yuan/bed (non-member fee).

Diqing Hotel (state government reception): located in the middle section of Changzheng Road, Shangri-La County. Rooms range from high to low-end, and the cost is between 30-150 yuan. It just looks old because it took a long time to build.

Shambhala Hotel: Standard room is 120 yuan/day. It is less than 100 meters away from the civil aviation ticket office. There is a supermarket opposite, making shopping convenient.

Xinhua Hotel: Just opened, 180/day (including morning). The room was very comfortable, quite a four-star standard.

Yongsheng Hotel: Located at No. 28 Cangfang Street, Zhongdian, the ancient city, this is the first private foreign-related hotel on the Diqing Plateau. There are Tibetan-style high-end and mid-range rooms with prices ranging from 40 to 80 yuan.

When you go to Deqin area, you can stay at Feilai Temple, where there is a Tibetan hotel for 25 yuan/night; or you can stay at the Traveler’s House next to the temple, or at the Photographer’s House, which costs 20 yuan/bed; famous mountains Villa, 60 yuan/night.

Shopping Guide

Deqin has a typical Tibetan style, so many tourists buy wooden bowls and boxes, as well as ethnic costumes, Tibetan handicrafts, Tibetan wood, Tibetan incense and other specialties here.

Besides, Deqin is rich in medicinal materials. Cordyceps sinensis, snow lotus, saffron and other snow mountain treasures are cheaper to buy here than elsewhere. Saffron is available in all pharmacies, priced at 60 yuan/gram.

Diqing Prefecture also produces a delicacy - matsutake, a mushroom very popular in Japan and Southeast Asia. However, it is only available from June to August every year. Although it is delicious, its growth time is very short

This reminds friends who buy Tibetan knives that it is best to issue a craftsmanship invoice when buying knives, which can solve some troubles. It should be noted that hidden knives cannot be brought on planes, but can be brought on trains or mailed from the post office. Don’t risk it being confiscated by security.

In fact, the Tibetan jewelry purchased in Zhongdian County, Diqing Prefecture is not very cheap, and some are even very expensive. A silver ring costs 40 yuan.

Ticket prices for attractions

Bita Sea: Napa Sea, 30 yuan; Baishui Terrace, 30 yuan; Songzanlin Temple, 30 yuan; Feilai Temple, 85 yuan; Dongqi Kulinji, 20 yuan; Mingyong Glacier, 30 yuan; Shangri-La Canyon, 78 yuan; Zhudu Lake 20 yuan; Tianshengqiao Hot Spring 15 yuan; Tiger Leaping Gorge 15 yuan; Pudacuo National Park 50 yuan (Bitahai. Duhu ): 190 yuan Bitahai riding fee: 60 yuan Tibetan singing and dancing: 30 yuan Tibetan home visit including meals: 135 yuan Tibetan home visit not including meals: 15 yuan Blue Moon Canyon 220 yuan

Reference prices for major tourist attractions :

1. From Shangri-La to Ganden Songzanlin Monastery, the ticket price is 1.5 yuan.

2. Take the shuttle bus from Shangri-La to Napa Sea for 8 yuan. If you miss the bus, you can also rent a car for 50 yuan round trip.

3. You can also take a taxi from Shangri-La to Baishui Terrace for 200 yuan per day (including round trip).

4. There are minibuses from Shangri-La to Songzanlin Temple, and the fare is 2 yuan.

5. From Shangri-La to Shangri-La Grand Canyon, you can take a bus to Xiangcheng County, Sichuan Province every morning. Get off at the entrance of the canyon on the way. The ticket price is 15 yuan. From Shangri-La to Baishui Terrace, there is a bus to Sanba Township every morning. Ticket price is 16 yuan.

6 Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge Town (Qiaotou), 105 kilometers, departure at 14:30.

Transportation

Aviation

Zhongdian Airport covers an area of ​​225 hectares and is one of the largest airports in northwest Yunnan. Flights from Zhongdian to Kunming, Chengdu, Lhasa, Banna and Shanghai have been opened.

Shangri-La Travel Route

There are 4 flights to Kunming Shangri-La every day, namely: 07:00, 07:20, 08:10, 20:00. Full price: tax included 1200. Flight time is approximately 50 minutes.

In addition, CLP has flights to Chengdu every Thursday and Sunday at 14:55 and arriving at 17:25.

There is a flight to Lhasa every Thursday and Sunday at 10:20, arriving at 12:05.

Roads

Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture connects Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet provinces. Now the transportation is quite convenient. It has formed mainly Yunnan-Tibet Highway, Sichuan-Tibet Highway and Kang-Tibet Highway. All road-supplemented transportation networks. The state's transportation mainly relies on roads. If you want to go to scenic spots such as Bitahai that are inaccessible by road, you need to ride a horse.

Kunming to Zhongdian Highway

The highway mileage is 720 kilometers, passing through Chuxiong, Dali and other places on the way. Tourists can take the high-speed rail from Kunming Bus Terminal to Zhongdian, which generally takes 12 hours, costs 171 yuan, and departs at 8:20. Of course, tourists in a hurry can choose to fly directly from Kunming to Zhongdian. There are five flights per week, and the ticket price is 640 yuan.

Lijiang to Zhongdian Highway

The highway mileage is 200 kilometers, and there are 3-5 buses every day from 7:00-15:00. The ticket price is 25 yuan.

Dali to Zhongdian Highway

The mileage of this highway is 300 kilometers. Take a minibus from Dali to Zhongdian. Ticket price is 35 yuan.

Sichuan Panzhihua to Zhongdian Highway

The highway mileage is 470 kilometers, and there are several trains from Panzhihua (Jinjiang) Station to Zhongdian every day. The ticket price is 90 yuan for a sleeper berth and 60 yuan for a hard seat.