A "Lost Horizon" has made Shangri-La a place that people all over the country yearn for. Shangri-La is divided into Yunnan and Sichuan. We usually refer to the Shangri-La Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan. Some friends will say that Shangri-La in Sichuan is the most authentic. However, the editor believes that it is more perfect for the combination of Yunnan and Sichuan to become the Grand Shangri-La.
Today, I will give you a travel strategy for Shangri-La, Yunnan, including all major attractions, transportation, food, etc.
Recommended main attractions in Shangri-La
1: Dukezong Ancient City: attractions are free
A big fire that year almost burned the ancient city to ashes. After reconstruction, this "Moonlight City" has already returned to its former vitality. When you get here, you must go to the big prayer wheel once.
【transportation】
The ancient city is in the county seat, and it can be reached by bus No. 1 and No. 3.
2: Pudacuo National Park: 258 yuan per person, which includes tickets for Pudacuo scenic spot (138 yuan) and sightseeing bus (120 yuan).
【transportation】
There is a shuttle bus to Pudacuo from Shangri-La Bus Terminal every day.
You can also charter a car, the road conditions are good, ordinary taxis are enough, the reference price is 180 yuan; at the exit of the ancient city, there are often taxis looking for individual passengers to carpool, the price is about 55 yuan
You can also take a taxi. The reference price is 80 yuan for a one-way trip and 150 yuan for a round trip. However, it is best to make an appointment with the driver when you go, and leave the driver's phone number, so as not to miss the taxi on the return journey.
3: Meili Snow Mountain: Tickets for Meili Snow Mountain Scenic Spot (Mingyong Glacier 78 yuan/person, Yubeng 80 yuan,) insurance fee 3 yuan/person
【transportation】
There is a shuttle bus from Shangri-La County to Deqin every day; you can also charter a car. A few dozen yuan is enough to charter a car from Deqin to Feilai Temple.
If you want to have fun, it is best to charter a car from Shangri-La to Meili Snow Mountain. On the way, you will pass by: Nixi, Benzilan, Dongzhulin Temple, Baimang Snow Mountain, Deqin County, Feilai Temple, and finally Mingyong Glacier. The scenery on the road is very good. If you pass by Feilai Temple in the evening, you may also see the beautiful sunset in Meili. Before chartering a car, you should negotiate the price with the driver, and pay attention to confirm the destination and itinerary in advance to reduce unnecessary troubles.
4: Yubeng: Free
【How to go to Yubeng】
Hiking: Deqin - cross the Lancang River Bridge and enter Meili Scenic Area (after crossing the bridge, divide into two roads, go to Yubeng on the left and go to Mingyong Glacier on the right) - Xidang Township - Hot Spring (the end of the road) - cross the Nazongla Pass at an altitude of 3900 meters - Upper Yubeng Village - Lower Yubeng Village - Shenpu - Back to Yubeng - Return along the road.
5: Tiger Leaping Gorge: [Tickets] 65 yuan
【transportation】
One is to go down the Jinsha River from the bridgehead, cross the Tiger Leaping and take a boat across the Jinsha River to Daju in Lijiang.
The second is to walk from Daju to the riverside, take a boat to Zhongdian County in the north of the Yangtze River, trace the Jinsha River, and go up to the bridge. From the perspective of viewing landscape and photography, the vision of going up the river is better. It is 5 kilometers from Daju to the old ferry on the riverside, and 9 kilometers from the new ferry to Huashiban. Both roads are accessible by car.
6: Songzanlin Temple: [Tickets] 115 yuan
【transportation】
There is a direct bus from Shangri-La County to the scenic spot, and the fare is 1 yuan. You can also take bus No. 3 directly to the parking lot of the scenic spot. It costs 15 yuan to take a taxi in Shangri-La County.
7: Feilai Temple: [Tickets] 60 yuan
transportation】
Take the bus from Deqin to Mingyong Village. The bus station departs every day and passes Feilai Temple on the way. You can also rent a car from Deqin County, a 20-minute drive.
8: Mingyong Glacier
【transportation】
Shangri-La County sends four buses to Deqin every morning, the time is 7:20 (minibus), 8:20 (general passenger), 9:20 (minibus), 12:00, it is recommended to take the bus early to catch up The bus from Deqin to Mingyong. There is a shuttle bus from Deqin Bus Station to Mingyong Village at around 16:30 every afternoon, and the journey takes more than an hour. There is a shuttle bus from Mingyong Village back to Deqin at 8:00 every morning.
Chartered car route: 10 kilometers westward from Deqin County along the Yunnan-Tibet Highway, you will arrive at Feilai Temple, where you can see the towering peaks of Meili Snow Mountain. Take a car from Feilai Temple and go westward for more than 20 kilometers to arrive at Mingyong Village. The whole journey takes about 1.5 hours.
9: Baishui Terrace: [Tickets] 30 yuan
【transportation】
Baishuitai is 100 kilometers away from the county seat. Shangri-La has a bus to Sanba Township every morning. It takes 4 hours to get there. During festivals, there will be additional buses; you can also take a taxi, and the round trip is about 500 yuan/day.
10: Balagezong Scenic Area: Tickets: 210 yuan, including scenic spot tickets and sightseeing tickets.
【transportation】
of Shangri-La properties
When you come to Shangri-La for sightseeing, you usually choose to stay in Dukezong Ancient Town. Most of the hotels are residential inns with prices ranging from 100-300 yuan. Hotel concentration area.
Famous five-star hotels include Tianjie Shenchuan Hotel and Shangri-La Hotel. Four-star hotels include Tashi Dele Hotel and so on. There are more three-star and two-star hotels. It can be said that there is no need to worry about accommodation in Shangri-La.
Shangri-La Cuisine
There are many restaurants of all kinds in the county, and tourists can easily find restaurants. Shangri-La is located on a plateau with a cold climate, and its diet is mainly Tibetan.
1 highland barley wine
2 butter tea
3 tsampa
4 yak meat
Precautions
Shangri-La is a high-altitude area (3300 meters), so it is not suitable for strenuous exercise or drinking. Eat more vegetables and fruits to prevent altitude sickness.
In the minds of the Tibetans, Mani piles are God's signposts. The Mani stones above are carved with six-character mantras or Buddha statues, which are sacred objects of Tibetans. When you encounter religious facilities such as monasteries, manidui, and pagodas, you must detour from left to right. Tibetans believe that going in the opposite direction will be a crime. Do not pick up Mani stones at will, let alone sit on the Mani pile.
It is not allowed to cross the ritual vessel and brazier; the scripture tube and prayer wheel cannot be reversed; it is taboo for others to touch the top of the head with their hands.
Please do not bring plastic products into Tibetan areas. In order to protect the environment, plastic products are banned in this area. In addition, the sound made by the plastic bag tied to the saddle can easily startle the horse.
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