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Shangri-La

香格里拉

Northwest Yunnan
3280m altitude
4.8/5 (1,247 reviews)

Overview

Tibetan cultural hub with monasteries, snow peaks, and highland grasslands

Highlights

Tibetan Culture
Buddhism
Highland

Top Experiences

Naxi Cultural Walking Tour

4.9

Explore ancient streets with a local Naxi guide, visit traditional workshops

3 hours
¥280 per person

Dongba Culture Workshop

4.8

Learn about Dongba pictographic writing and create your own scroll

2 hours
¥180 per person

Traditional Music Performance

4.7

Evening performance of ancient Naxi music at local theater

1.5 hours
¥150 per person

Getting There

By Air

Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) is 28km from the old town. Direct flights from major Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu. Airport shuttle buses available.

By Train

High-speed trains connect Lijiang with Kunming (3 hours) and Dali (2 hours). The railway station is about 10km from the old town.

Quick Info

Best Time to Visit
May - October
Local Culture
Naxi Minority
Altitude
3280m

Take it easy on arrival to acclimate

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