Shangri-La

Shangri-La

Paradise in the real world

In Chinese-Tibetan Language, Shangri-La means “Sun and Moon in My Heart". 

Shangri-La is a county-level city in northwestern Yunnan province, People's Republic of China and is the location of the seat of the Dêqên Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. 

In the 1830's, Shangri-La was mentioned by British writer James Hilton in his novel "Lost Horizon". Since then, this city has been known and yearned by people worldwide. 

Popular Scenic Spots

Meili Snow Mountain

Recommended Viewing Time: Oct-Nov

Recommended Viewing Weather: Sunny Day

Recommended Viewing Spot: Incense Table at Feilai Temple

Songzanlin Temple

Recommended Viewing Time: Mar-May & Sep-Nov

Open Hour: 7:00-18:30

Ticket Price: 115 RMB

Potatso National Park

Best Tourism Season: summer

Open Hour: 8:00-17:00

Ticket Price: 258 RMB

Recommended Trip Duration: 4-6 hours

Altitude: 3500-4159 m

★Food Must Try★

Highland Barley Bread

Made of highland barley, very healthy and low-carb.  

A traditional Tibetan food.  

Can be found in every Tibetan restaurant. 

Type: pastry / snack

Price: around 20 RMB 

Yak Meat Hotpot

Yak meat is a very good resource to get more energy and keep body warm. 

Since most Tibetan people live in a very cold place, they figure out this special cuisine. 

Type: Local Cuisine

Price: 100-150 RMB pp

Buttered Tea

More than Yak meat, Tibetan people also found the oil extracted from yak milk could help them get out of cold too. 

Hence, they produce a special drink: Buttered Tea, which is made of salted butter and tea. It tastes a bit like the milk tea.

Type: Special Drink

Price: 50 RMB per pot

★Things Must Do★

Tibetan Pub

Sit in the Tibetan style house, enjoy Tibetan singer live show, and have some special drinks with your friends!

Location: 
the old town of Dukezong

Dukezong Old Town

No more tight schedule in this old town. All you need to do is just stroll in this town and relax. There are lots of special shops in Tibetan style. When you are attracted by one of them, feel free to come in and have a small talk to the owners!

Location: Dukezong Old Town