Diqing
Destinations
- Shangri-La.Pudacuo National Forest Park24.2 km from downtownHighlights:<span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">Shangri-La, known as the paradise on earth, has become the first choice for horse riding enthusiasts with its unique natural scenery and rich ethnic culture. </span><p></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the plateau:</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";"> Napahaila grassland, where wetlands and grasslands are intertwined, black-necked cranes dance gracefully, and the lake sparkles; in the mountains around Pudacuo National Park, you can travel through primeval forests and alpine meadows, explore nature on horseback, breathe the fresh and pure air, and enjoy the tranquility and leisure. </span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0105512000hrebadf249E_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0105512000hrebadf249E_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 50%;"></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">Riding on the Holy Snowfield:</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";"> Shangri-La is covered in silver in winter. At the foot of the snow-capped mountains, the sound of horse hooves stepping on the snow creates a rustling rhythm. Riding on the vast snowfield is like entering a snowy fairy tale. The snowfield near Songzanlin Temple and the ancient temples are even more solemn against the backdrop of white snow. Riding on horseback, you can feel the wonderful fusion of religious culture and ice and snow. </span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0100112000hreaw9hC4B7_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0100112000hreaw9hC4B7_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 50%;"></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23 , 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Source Sans Pro";"><strong>Complete safety guarantee: </strong></span><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">Most of the coaches in Shangri-La are local Tibetan compatriots who are familiar with the habits of plateau horses. They will patiently teach you the skills before you get on the horse and will also give you advice on how to deal with altitude sickness. Keep a close eye on the whole process and ensure safety with superb skills; the helmets and protective gear are strictly in accordance with plateau standards, and special personnel will assist in wearing them in a standardized manner, allowing you to move forward fearlessly. </span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin- bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", " Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0101g12000hre7bcrF254_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0101g12000hre7bcrF254_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 50%;"></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">Multi-functional supporting facilities:</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";"> </span></span><font face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Fira Sans, Droid Sans, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">The equestrian fields in Shangri-La are equipped with changing rooms, rest areas, dining areas, and other facilities. Regularly held Tibetan equestrian performances are full of vitality. The riders' agile postures and their seamless cooperation with the horses are truly remarkable. In addition, the quaint yak carts can take you to leisurely enjoy the scenery, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the joy of horseback riding in Shangri-La.</span></font></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/01A1r120008h10oym91EF_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/01A1r120008h10oym91EF_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 50%;"><font face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Fira Sans, Droid Sans, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";"><br></span></font><font face="Source Sans Pro">In Shangri-La, walk alongside the gallant horses and embrace the highlands. Let this horseback journey become the most resplendent pearl in the depths of your memory. When you look back on it in the future, its radiance will never fade.</font></p>11 attraction
Prairies Horse Riding Field3.4
Tiger Leaping Gorge8.5
- Shangri-La.Ganden Sumtseling Monastery4.6 km from downtownHighlights:<span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">In Shangri-La, put on gorgeous Tibetan clothes, feel the strong Tibetan customs, and leave unforgettable memories. </span><p></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0106712000hkbywu751F1_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0106712000hkbywu751F1_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" the="" profound="" heritage="" of="" tibetan="" culture:="" <="" span="" style="width: 50%;"><span style="color: rgb(5, 7, 59);"><br></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, SF Pro SC, SF Pro Display, SF Pro Icons, PingFang SC, Hiragino Sans GB, Microsoft YaHei, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">The profound heritage of Tibetan culture:</span><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";"> </span></span></font><span style="color: rgb(5, 7, 59); font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">The Tibetan people have lived in the Himalayas since ancient times. Their costumes are colorful and exquisitely crafted, which is an important part of Tibetan culture. In 2009, the Tibetan costumes of Shangri-La were announced by the Yunnan Provincial Government as "the second batch of provincial intangible cultural heritage representative items", which shows its uniqueness and importance. In Shangri-La, Tibetan costumes not only have strong ethnic characteristics, but also contain rich historical and cultural connotations. </span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0100i12000hkbyn22DDEF_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0100i12000hkbyn22DDEF_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 50%;"></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(5, 7, 59);"><strong><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">The perfect fusion of scenery and clothing:</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";"> From the white and yellow walls of Songzanlin Temple, to the natural scenery of Pudacuo, to the ancient buildings of Dukezong Ancient Town, each place is a great place to take pictures of Tibetan clothes. Put on Tibetan clothes and stroll through these beautiful landscapes, as if traveling through time and space and returning to the ancient Tibetan era.</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0101e12000hkbyn2454A6_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0101e12000hkbyn2454A6_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 50%;"></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(5, 7, 59);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Source Sans Pro";"><strong>Professional makeup and service: </strong></span><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">The merchants in Shangri-La that provide Tibetan costumes also provide professional makeup and photography services. The merchants not only provide exquisite Tibetan costume rental services, but also professional makeup artists and photographers who can tailor the most suitable makeup and photography plans for you. Whether you want to take a commemorative photo or take a set of photos, your needs can be met. </span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0102k12000hkbylgv2F6F_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0102k12000hkbylgv2F6F_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 50%;"></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">Shangri-La,This mysterious land surrounded by snow-capped mountains and fluttering with prayer flags is waiting for your arrival. Here, wearing gorgeous Tibetan clothes, you will become a part of Tibetan culture, closely connected with the customs and people of this land.</span> </span></p>3 attraction
Dukezong Ancient Town7.0
Sumtseling Monestery7.7
- Best time to visit:Jun-AugShangri-La.Balog Zon Shangri-La Grand Canyon National Park57.1 km from downtownHighlights: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.3 attraction
First bay of the Yangtze River5.4
Tiger Leaping Gorge Rafting3.5
- Deqin>100 km from downtownHighlights:Deqin sunrise, especially the "Golden Mountain in the Sunlight" of Meili Snow Mountain, is an extremely spectacular natural landscape in Yunnan Province. Deqin County, located in the northwest of Yunnan Province, has the majestic Meili Snow Mountain. The main peak, Kawagebo Peak, is 6,740 meters above sea level and is known as a sacred mountain. In the early morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrates the clouds and shines on the snow-capped peaks of Meili Snow Mountain, the golden sunlight and the white snow-capped mountains complement each other, forming a magnificent scene of "Golden Mountain in the Sunlight". The best viewing point is the Feilai Temple Observation Deck, where the view is wide and you can see the peaks of Meili Snow Mountain in a row. Deqin sunrise is a perfect combination of nature and humanity, bringing tourists a shocking spiritual experience. It is a landscape that tourists who love nature and pursue spiritual shock cannot miss.4 attraction
Meili Snow Mountain Lookout5.1
Yubeng Scenic Area6.3