Shangri-La Rafting
Shangri-La Rafting
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Shangri-La

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Shangri-La Rafting
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Introduction Shangri-La Rafting

Introduction
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Shangri-La rafting is a very popular summer water sport. The rafting river is winding and the water is turbulent. During the rafting process, you can not only feel the excitement and challenge brought by the rapids, but also enjoy the unique plateau scenery of Shangri-La. The mountains, forests, meadows and Tibetan villages on both sides of the river form a beautiful picture, which makes people feel tranquility and beauty in the exciting rafting experience. Whether it is rafting on the Lancang River or rafting on the Baishui River, it can bring people a good rafting experience.

Trip Moments Shangri-La Rafting

Shangri-La Rafting Trip Moments
Yunnan | Tinas Hostel in Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge is great, I want to experience a youth hostel!

Yunnan | Tinas Hostel in Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge is great, I want to experience a youth hostel!

🚗 Shangri-La Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge International Youth Hostel is also called Tinas, and it is a youth hostel that can accommodate foreign tourists. If you take the direct bus to Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge, it will take you to this hostel. 🚗 A few years ago, I took a bus from Lijiang to Shangri-La, passing by Tiger Leaping Gorge. The driver seemed to be the owner of this hostel. At that time, I just walked around Tiger Leaping Gorge, and this time I came to walk the high road, so I thought I would stay here. Apart from being a bit far from the halfway hostel (1–2 hours' walk), everything else is very convenient, and the owner is very friendly. 🚗 Because I arrived late, I just asked for a bed, and I didn't expect to have a room to myself, with a view of the gorge outside. The only downside of the dormitory is that the toilet and shower are outside, so you have to go out, and it is a bit cold outside at night.
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Songzanlin Monastery

Songzanlin Monastery

❤️Recommended Reason: Ganden Songzanlin Monastery is the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan Province, and also one of the famous large monasteries in the Kang region. It is also the center of the Gelug (Yellow) School of Tibetan Buddhism in the Sichuan-Yunnan area, holding a pivotal position throughout the Tibetan area and is known as the 'Little Potala Palace'. The monastery is built against the mountain and looks like an ancient castle, embodying the pinnacle of Tibetan architectural art, and is also known as the 'Tibetan Art Museum'. The monastery's architecture is a collection of the essence of Tibetan religious culture, with its buildings glittering in gold and richly decorated with gilded copper tiles. The temple corners are adorned with mythical creatures, and the grand Tshogchen (main assembly hall) is spacious and magnificent. Inside the hall, many Buddha statues are enshrined, with the towering and sacred Kuntang, and the exquisite murals and carvings on both sides of the western wings are dazzling. 📝Note tips: Groups of twenty are allowed to enter, with a dedicated guide for leading and explaining. Due to the high altitude, it is necessary to go up slowly, otherwise, it is easy to suffer from altitude sickness.
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Gedan Songzalin Lamasery, 📍Shangri-la
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Gedan Songzalin Lamasery, 📍Shangri-la

During my trip in Yunnan, we did a night stay at Shangri-la and it was a memorable time.. We went to “Songzanlin Scenic Area”, which is a 20 mins drive away from the city of Shangrila and can easily catch a didi. The ticket for the entrance is 90 rmb which includes the bus ride towards the “Gedan Songzalin Lamasery”, which is one of the oldest Buddhist Monasteries in Yunnan. The walk up through the village towards the Monastery is absolutely breathtaking and the cultural architecture and the colors and just the atmosphere of the whole place is really worth a visit.. Its so tranquil sitting there and watching people wearing traditional Yunnan costumes and having gorgeous pictures taken 🤩🤩🤩 It was an amazing experience which I would never forget so if your in the area, you deffo need to spend the afternoon in this area and enjoy the atmosphere 🤩🤩🤩 📍Songzanlin Scenic Area 🕰10:00 - 18:00 💰 90 rmb #passionpassport
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2 Days in Shangri-La: Your Ultimate Guide

2 Days in Shangri-La: Your Ultimate Guide

2-Day Shangri-La Tour: Explore a Paradise on Earth! Discover stunning natural scenery and experience Tibetan culture. Start your highland adventure now! / 🛤️ Itinerary: DAY 1: Jinsha River > Tiger Leaping Gorge > Haba Snow Mountain Viewing Platform > Shangri-La Pagoda > Prayer Flags > Baima Snow Mountain Pass Cross the magnificent Jinsha River, marvel at the breathtaking Tiger Leaping Gorge, and climb the Haba Snow Mountain Viewing Platform to enjoy the snow-capped peaks. Then visit Shangri-La Pagoda to experience Tibetan culture, head to the prayer flags to make a wish, and finally arrive at Baima Snow Mountain Pass to enjoy the stunning snow-capped peaks. DAY 2: Meili Snow Mountain Viewing Platform > Wunongding Scenic Area > Napa Lake > Dukezong Ancient Town > Giant Prayer Wheel at Dafo Temple Overlook the snow-capped peaks at Meili Snow Mountain Viewing Platform, then head to Wunongding Scenic Area to experience the mystery of nature. In the afternoon, head to Napa Lake to enjoy the grassland, then visit Dukezong Ancient Town to experience ancient culture. Finally, don't miss the giant prayer wheel at Dafo Temple to make a wish for your family. / Recommended Attractions: Tiger Leaping Gorge (Shangri-La Section) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍 Address: Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge Scenic Area, Tiger Leaping Gorge Town, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture ⏰ Opening Hours: 8:30 am–5:30 pm ⏳ Recommended Visit Time: 2–3 hours The gorge is a paradise for adventurers with its magnificent canyon and river rocks. Dukezong Ancient Town ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍 Address: Kangzhu Avenue, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province ⏰ Opening Hours: All day ⏳ Recommended Visit Time: 2–3 hours The ancient town is built on a mountain. Walking on the ancient stone road, you can almost hear the echoes of time. Napa Lake (Yila Grassland) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍 Address: Napa Lake Yila Grassland Ticket Center, May 1st Road, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture ⏰ Opening Hours: 8 am–6 pm ⏳ Recommended Visit Time: 3–5 hours The scenery here is different in every season. The grass is lush and the flowers are beautiful in late summer and early autumn. It's a great place to experience the charm of nature. / **Tips**: 🍜 Food: Be sure to try the yak butter hand-pulled noodles, a local specialty in Shangri-La. They're delicious! ❄️ January Weather: It's very cold in Shangri-La in January. Remember to wear a thick coat to keep warm! 🎉 Local Customs: Experience the Tibetan Guozhuang Dance and enjoy the strong ethnic culture. 📸 Photo Spots: Pudacuo National Park and Dukezong Ancient Town are great places to take photos. Don't miss them! / Shangri-La is a place you won't want to leave. Come and discover its beauty and mystery!
SUMMER REESE
SUMMER REESE
This is like a dream stay in my Shangri-La!

This is like a dream stay in my Shangri-La!

Fireworks aspire to the stars May all wishes come true Step into the grassland ranch of Shangri-La Listen to the sound of nature breathing Feel the wind of the grassland, the running horses, and the free spirit . ✨Stay Experience: ❶Homestay Service: Enjoy attentive butler service, available online 24 hours Breakfast, afternoon tea, welcome fruit, goodnight dessert - gourmet food is everywhere Airport and station pick-up, old town shuttle for worry-free travel Tibetan dress experience, travel photography experience to make you the brightest focus There's also a pool table for fun times with friends ❷Room Amenities: Comfort and convenience at your fingertips Underfloor heating, oxygen generator, humidifier, projector, bathtub Experience the ultimate enjoyment Lying in bed, you face the snow-capped mountains, meadows, and lakes Dreamy scenery right before your eyes It's like stepping into a painting, immersed in an artistic atmosphere ❸Nearby Attractions: A variety of options to meet your needs Within 15 minutes from the airport and high-speed train station, super convenient transportation Next door is the popular Black Bean Coffee, taste the unique flavor Also comes with a manor ranch, interact intimately with cute animals There we have our internet-famous Xiao Qi and Coffee (Alaskan) Plus black swans, miniature horses, and little sheep and ducks to accompany you through good times . Put down the hustle and bustle of life, enjoy a life of unrestrained joy
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RoamingSoul
Watch the sunrise with your family for 5 days!

Watch the sunrise with your family for 5 days!

Shangri-La!! Watch the sunrise with your family for 5 days! A super chill homestay in Shangri-La The location is perfect The homestay is located on the shore of the dreamy Napa Sea, with the magnificent Shika Snow Mountain behind it and the sparkling lake in front of it. Every breath feels like a deep breath, it's like a natural oxygen bar. There are photos to prove it, come here and enjoy the gift of nature! The room design is super chill The large floor-to-ceiling windows directly bring the beautiful snow-capped mountains and lake views into the room. Waking up in the morning feels like being in a painting. It's modern and cozy, and it's definitely a great place to take photos. Your friends will be envious. Comfort is top-notch Underfloor heating, smart toilets, and soaking in the bathtub while watching the stars is so enjoyable that you won't want to leave. The bedding is super soft, and lying down feels like being surrounded by clouds. Your mind and body will find a home here. The scenery is beautiful all year round Whether it's the silver world in winter or the green grass in summer, each season here has its own unique charm. It seems to make time stand still and is incredibly intoxicating. 24-hour butler service is available.
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Songzanlinsi: A Yellow Wonder
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Songzanlinsi: A Yellow Wonder

#discoverchina Even though it has the title of The Little Potala Palace, there was nothing little about this monastery that is painted in bright yellow and orange and its gold coated roof ornaments, each with its own meaning and representation. The pricier ticket comes with a bus service and a guide who detailedly explains every single major painting or history (which I had to skip most of due to time constraints) but you do have to climb about 100 steps up to the monastery in the thin air so do bring your oxygen containers. The view from the balcony of the main hall is stunning: the wetlands, the tiny village in which the monks live, the golden statutes, and the monks below performing rituals.
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The view from this Shangri-La hotel is amazing!

The view from this Shangri-La hotel is amazing!

🏨Shangri-La Hotel is not just a hotel, it is an experience, a culture, and a pursuit of a better life. 📍Address: No. 1, Chici Ka, Jiantang Town, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province 🚗Transportation: Shangri-La Airport is about 6.9 km from the hotel. 🌟Highlights: The hotel offers a swimming pool, gym, billiards, and table tennis facilities to meet your leisure and fitness needs. ❤️Recommended reason: Each room is designed in Yunnan and Tibetan style, with charming mountain or garden views, allowing you to enjoy tranquility and comfort in the natural beauty. ⛱Hotel environment: 📍Shangri-La Hotel is located in the center of Shangri-La City, with a superior location, facing the lakeside park, and within walking distance to Dukezong Ancient City and the local market. 💰Average cost: CNY 500–1,500 📌Tips: 1. The hotel offers a variety of cultural experience activities, such as Baiji Temple blessing, cycling around Napa Lake, Tibetan costume experience, etc., allowing you to deeply experience Tibetan customs. 2. The hotel design combines Tibetan style and local characteristics, like a museum, and you can feel the strong Tibetan cultural atmosphere when you check in.
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ThriftyThrills
Shangri-La, you are really amazing!

Shangri-La, you are really amazing!

! I cried with joy 😭||📍Pudacuo National Park is really, really, really, really beautiful. ✔️ Travel guide attached No need to buy tickets in advance, you can buy tickets directly at the entrance of the scenic spot. After buying tickets and entering the scenic spot, there will be a bus to take you to the attractions! There are a total of three points Youyou Trail 2.2km Shudu Lake 3.3km Bita Sea 1.1km It is recommended to get off at each station, don't miss it 😭 Because we missed the first point, we found it a pity when we came back later, because we didn't get off at the beginning because we thought we needed to hike 😭 The scenery along the way is really amazing! But you need to hike a part of the way The few kilometers you walk are nothing compared to the beautiful scenery! Essentials: windbreaker, hat, water, chocolate, dry food, heatstroke prevention medicine
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KlaraEthica
To the Ends of the World | Potatso National Park

To the Ends of the World | Potatso National Park

Potatso blesses all beings, leading them to the other shore. Who on earth says Potatso is not fun!! I am the first to object! Potatso is really so beautiful. 🎫Ticket price 138 (Sightseeing car 70 + Entrance fee 68) Remember to bring your student ID for free admission, and those born in the Year of the Dragon also get free admission. The weather was particularly good when I went, and it even snowed a few times❄️ In winter, only two scenic spots in Potatso are open, Shudu Lake and Bita Lake. It is recommended to reserve a whole day for the visit. After entering the park, take the park bus, which takes about 20min to reach the first scenic spot, Shudu Lake. After getting off, walk along the plank road to tour Shudu Lake (the whole journey is 3.3 kilometers, about 1.5 hours), and the scenery along the way is really super beautiful! You can stroll slowly and enjoy the beautiful scenery. At the end of Shudu Lake, there will be a park bus to take you back to the visitor center. At this time, you can choose: 1. Go to the next scenic spot, Bita Lake, or 2. End the trip. There's not much to do at Bita Lake in winter. We walked in for about 20min, and there was a small wooden gate locked in front, not allowing entry. It was already sealed inside, so we just returned the same way. The whole hiking journey is basically flat, with no slopes to climb, so I don't think it's necessary to buy oxygen. You can bring some small bread to replenish your energy, and if you encounter little squirrels on the road, you can feed them. Transportation to Potatso 🚗 Use the mini-program 'Shangri-La Leisure Life' to buy bus tickets, from the East Gate of the Old Town to Potatso, the ticket price is 15r. The boarding place is opposite the East Gate at the entrance of the People's Court (red bus stop sign). After boarding, the driver will sell return tickets, also for 15r. After payment, the driver will issue a boarding pass, which you will use to board the bus on the return trip. The return time is not fixed, usually, there is a bus every hour.
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See the sea
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See the sea

Although Yunnan is at the average altitude of more than 3000 metres, we went to visit a sea there. Ever wondered how is that 😛? Haha, it is again a contextual naming of water source. Napa is just a lake, but since it is of size more than a normal lake; it is referred as sea by the local people. And especially during this holiday season, you can actually see a lot of people coming here for wedding shoot. But out purpose in here is to stop by, and ride some horses 🐎. The cost isn’t that expensive, and the animals are more of ponies than horses I would say. It was such a leisure time. #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer
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No exaggeration, this is a place where you don't want to leave once you check in!

No exaggeration, this is a place where you don't want to leave once you check in!

Before I arrived, I never thought it would be so beautiful here It's like walking into a manor belonging to nature Pictures and videos are not as good as your own experience Maybe you should come here in person See how the plants here are so desirable . ❤️Check-in experience: ① Not open to the public, the manor only accepts guests, giving everyone a complete holiday experience ② The animals are all in the manor, currently there are alpacas, Alaskas, dwarf horses, sika deer, coel ducks, flocks of sheep, black swans, and rabbits. They live in the manor every day, they are very gentle, you can take pictures and feed them ③ Equipped with a restaurant and coffee shop, you can enjoy gourmet food without leaving the house ④ Arranged breakfast, afternoon tea, good night milk, pick-up and drop-off service ⑤ There are also Tibetan costume experience and travel shooting experience ⑥ There is also billiards that can be played unlimited times . ❤️Small tips: If you are a lazy person You can lie in the manor for 2 days without going out and feel very enjoyable If you want to play around Then it will also give you a guide to the nearby tour Don't worry, there will be surprises when you set off . ❤️Precautions: The temperature difference in Shangri-La is large, and the ultraviolet rays are strong. You should do a good job of sun protection and moisturizing when you go out, and pay attention to adding and subtracting clothes at any time
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