"Morning Bells of Songzanlin Monastery: Listening to the Light of Faith in Shangri-La"

📍Attraction address: Shangri-La City is located in Dêqên Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. It is situated in the northwest of Yunnan Province, the southeast edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and the middle section of the Hengduan Mountains. 👍️Must-see attractions: 1️⃣Pudacuo National Park: Located in Hongpo Village, Jiantang Town, Shangri-La City, it is an important part of the "Three Parallel Rivers" World Natural Heritage site, with an altitude between 3,500m and 4,159m. 2️⃣Meili Snow Mountain: Located in Dêqên County, Dêqên Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, the main peak, Mount Kawagebo, is 6,740m above sea level. It is the highest peak in Yunnan and the head of the eight sacred mountains in Tibetan areas. 3️⃣Napa Lake (Yila Prairie): Located in Jiantang Town, Shangri-La City, it is a seasonal plateau marsh and grassland landscape. 4️⃣Tiger Leaping Gorge: One of the deepest and most beautiful canyons in China, divided into upper, middle, and lower sections, with the middle Tiger Leaping Gorge being the most spectacular. The river water and huge rocks fight each other, creating a magnificent momentum. 5️⃣Dukezong Ancient City: Located on Kangzhu Avenue, Shangri-La City, it is one of the best-preserved and largest Tibetan settlements in China. 6️⃣Ganden Sumtseling Monastery: The largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan Province, and one of the famous monasteries in the Kham area, known as the "Little Potala Palace". The temple is built on a mountain and is a collection of Tibetan modeling art. 7️⃣Baishuitai: Located in Baidi Village, Sanba Township, Shangri-La City, it is the birthplace of the Naxi Dongba religion. The layered white terraces are like "immortal fields" and are particularly eye-catching in the lush mountains and forests. 🎟️Ticket information: 1. Pudacuo National Park: Peak season (May–October): CNY 150/person; off-season (November–April): CNY 120/person, both including sightseeing bus tickets in the scenic area. 2. Ganden Sumtseling Monastery: CNY 118/person. 3. Tiger Leaping Gorge: CNY 45/person. 4. Baishuitai: CNY 30/person. 5. Meili Snow Mountain: Package ticket (Jinsha River Bay + Wunongding + Feilai Temple): CNY 150; Yubeng package ticket including Meili Snow Mountain: CNY 230. 6. Napa Lake: Free, some play activities are charged. 7. Dukezong Ancient City: Free. 💗Other tips: 1. Dealing with altitude sickness: Take anti-altitude sickness medicine one to two weeks in advance. After arrival, drink more water, eat more fruit, and avoid strenuous exercise such as running and jumping to allow your body to gradually adapt to the plateau environment. 2. Clothing preparation: The temperature in Shangri-La is low and the temperature difference between day and night is large. Even in summer, you need to prepare thick coats, such as down jackets and windbreakers, and bring warm hats, scarves, and gloves. 3. Sun protection measures: The altitude here is high, the air is thin, and the ultraviolet radiation is strong. You should bring high-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats, sunscreen clothing, and other sun protection products. 4. Respect local customs: Shangri-La is a Tibetan settlement. You should respect local religious beliefs and customs. For example, keep quiet when entering temples, do not wear exposed or untidy clothing, and do not touch sacred objects such as Buddha statues and prayer flags. 5. Dietary notes: The local cuisine is mainly Tibetan food, such as butter tea, highland barley wine, and yak meat. If you are not used to it, you can choose Sichuan restaurants. In addition, due to the high altitude and low boiling point of water, the food may not be fully cooked, so you can bring some snacks yourself. 6. Transportation: The distance between attractions is far. You can choose to charter a car, share a car, or join a tour group. If you choose public transportation, you should find out the bus number and time in advance. 7. Accommodation options: The inns in Dukezong Ancient City are characteristic, but may be noisy at night; the hotels in the city are relatively quiet and convenient for transportation, so you can choose according to your needs. 8. Pay attention to environmental protection: The natural environment of Shangri-La is fragile and beautiful. Do not litter when playing and protect the local ecological environment.