Shangri la is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province. In Tibetan, it means "the sun and moon in the heart". It is located in the northwest of Yunnan Province, in the hinterland of the Hengduan Mountains of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau, and is the border of Yunnan, Sichuan, and Tibet provinces; As of February 2023, the total area of Shangri La City is 11613 square kilometers, with 7 townships and 4 towns under its jurisdiction; According to the seventh national census data, as of midnight on November 1, 2020, the permanent population of Shangri La City was 186412
The original name of Shangri La City was "Zhongdian", and its Tibetan name was "Jiantang". On May 10, 1950, Zhongdian County was peacefully liberated and the name Zhongdian County was adopted. On the same month, the County People's Government was established. On December 17, 2001, Zhongdian County was renamed Shangri La County. On December 16, 2014, it was officially approved to abolish Shangri La County and establish Shangri La CityShangri La "is a transliteration of Tibetan language, also translated as" Shambhala ", meaning" Extreme Paradise ". Shangri La appeared in the novel" The Disappearing Horizon "by British author James Hilton in the 1930s and was admired by the world. It was soon adapted into a film of the same name and won multiple Oscars, making it more well-known to the world. Shangri La's Tibetan region has a long history and beautiful natural scenery, with attractions such as Pudacuo National Park, Dukezong Ancient City, Gadan Songzanlin Temple, and Tiger Leaping Gorge. On April 30, 2019, the Yunnan Provincial People's Government decided to withdraw Shangri La from the list of poverty-stricken counties. In November 2019, Shangri La was named the" Four Good Rural Roads "nationwide. Demonstration County, subsequently awarded as one of China's Top 100 Summer Leisure Counties. On October 20, 2020, it was selected as a National Model City (County) for Double Support. In August 2021, it was selected as a key county for national rural revitalization assistance1. Schedule:
D1: Lijiang Jinsha River Observation Deck Tiger Leaping Gorge Yi Village Observation Deck Pudacuo Forest Park Tusi Banquet
D2: Dukezong Ancient Town Napahaila Grassland Lijiang
2. Scenic spot introduction:
The First Bay of the Yangtze River: located between Shigu Town in Lijiang City, northwest Yunnan Province, and Shasongbi Village in southern Shangri La County, with an altitude of 1850 meters, 130 kilometers away from Shangri La County. According to legend, during the Three Kingdoms period, after Zhuge Liang pacified Nanzhong, he crossed Lu here in May. In 1253 AD, Kublai Khan once again crossed the Tiger Leaping Gorge here, known for its "danger" and being one of the deepest canyons in China. The Tiger Leaping Gorge is divided into the Shangri La section and the Lijiang section. The Shangri La Tiger Leaping Gorge is a national 4A level tourist scenic spot, which includes the Upper, Middle, and Lower Tiger Leaping Gorge, as well as a high hiking trail. Shanghu Tiaoxia is the narrowest section of the canyon, located 9 kilometers away from the town of Hutiaoxia by the highway. In the center of the river, there is a giant rock that lies horizontally in the middle of the river, like a steep waterfall, splitting the rapids in half and shaking the sky. It is said that a tiger once jumped to Haba Snow Mountain from the side of Yulong Snow Mountain by taking advantage of the huge stone in the middle of the river. Therefore, the stone is named as the Tiger Leaping Stone
Yi Stockade Sightseeing Platform: standing in the village, overlooking Haba Snow Mountain, Yulong Snow Mountain, and understanding the Yi village
Pudacuo Forest Park: a fairytale world without any pollution, with birds singing and flowers fragrance, clear water and blue sky, and beautiful scenery. In spring, there are alpine meadows with blooming flowers. In summer, the mountains are covered in beautiful green scenery. In autumn, there are colorful layers of dense forests. In winter, you can enjoy a blue lake under a snow-white background. It is also the first forest park named after a country
Dukezong Moonlight Ancient City: The ancient city was built along the mountain terrain, with uneven road surfaces. It was paved with some old stones from a long time ago on the natural terrain. Even today, there are still deep horseshoe prints on the stone roads, which are a token left by the horse caravan to time. Here is the world's largest prayer wheel, which contains 1.24 million sutras, mantras, eight treasure pictures, five character proverbs, and 16 tons of various Buddhist treasures. People who come here will turn three times, and each smooth turn is equivalent to reciting 1.24 million Buddhist chants, indicating: Good luck in everything
Napa Hai Yila Grassland: Yila Grassland is the largest and most beautiful grassland in Diqing Shangri La, stretching as far as the eye can see. Here, you can ride on the grassland, appreciate the scenery of the Tibetan grassland, and personally experience the pastoral life of the Tibetan people.
Tusi Banquet: When you enter the collector's house, an old man presents Hada at the door, Zhuoma offers Qingke wine at the door, and then sits down in the main room, offering steaming hot butter tea, Qingke fried noodles, songs, dances, and Hada. The young collector dances vigorously with a rich voice, while the young collector dances gracefully with a heavenly singing voice.
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Shangri La belongs to a high-altitude area with a large temperature difference between morning and evening. Please pay attention to keeping warm
1. Yunnan is located in a high-altitude area, so please pay attention to altitude sickness. Tourists with high blood pressure or heart disease should be cautious when traveling. High altitude areas have strong ultraviolet radiation. It is recommended that you bring sunglasses, sunscreen, moisturizer, sun umbrellas, sun hats, and other items (even if it is cloudy, please prepare for sun protection); Many scenic spots on the journey require walking, so it is necessary to prepare a pair of comfortable and breathable travel shoes
2. To avoid eating problems, please choose a formal dining venue when tasting food on your own; There are many ethnic minorities in Yunnan, and the local cuisine is unique with a strong emphasis on spicy and sour flavors. Vegetable dishes are made in their original way, and many vegetables are cooked only with water and dipped in sauce, which is a major feature of the local cuisine
3. Before leaving the hotel, please check if you have brought all your personal luggage and documents to avoid unnecessary trouble
4. When taking photos or videos, pay attention to the passing vehicles and whether there are any no photography signs. Do not stay in places with danger warning signs, and do not focus on the beautiful scenery in front of you, ignoring the dangers around you or under your feet
5. Yunnan is located on the border, and there are significant differences in facilities between some areas and major cities. Please forgive us and be mentally prepared. Traveling is a pleasant experience for both body and mind. Please maintain a happy attitude and immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery and colorful ethnic customs
IV. Travel tips:
<86. (For areas around the ancient city where vehicles cannot park or enter, please go to the designated location as instructed by the master to gather and board the bus.)The cost includes: the first entrance ticket to the listed attractions, 1 night of business accommodation, 1 breakfast+3 meals, arranging 9-19 business cars for one person per seat, giving a Tibetan characteristic tusi banquet+1 piece of cold proof clothing+1 bottle of oxygen, and a travel combination insurance
Free set of Tibetan characteristic clothing, free experience during the trip (seasonal limited)
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