Shangri-La, you really know how to enjoy yourself! | Free admission to Turtle Mountain Park

Address, Dukezong Ancient Town, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province At the end of Dukezong Ancient Town in Shangri-La is Moonlight Square, and the small hill to the east of the square is the famous Turtle Mountain Park, which does not require an entrance fee. At the entrance of the park, there is a large pond with clear and transparent water, which is the spring water from an ancient well. The water can be directly consumed, and in the past, many households in the city used water from here for their daily needs. Turtle Mountain Park was established during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. The park is built on the hill and is the commanding height of the ancient town. From the top, one can see the entire panorama of the county town. The prayer wheel drums and the Big Buddha Temple are the most characteristic buildings in the park and are also the landmark buildings of the ancient town.