Shangri-La's Hidden Gems Revealed!

Shangri-La is a county-level city located in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the northwest of Yunnan Province, China. Originally named Zhongdian County, it was renamed 'Shangri-La' (香格里拉) on December 17, 2001, to promote tourism by associating it with the legendary utopia. Here are some local-only spots in Shangri-La that you must check out! 👍🏼👍🏼 1️⃣ Address: Napa Lake Highlights: Nature, Grasslands Rating: 5/5 How to get there: Take Bus No. 12 from the Old Town. 5 RMB Entrance Fee: Free 2️⃣ Address: Songzanlin Monastery Highlights: Tibetan Buddhism, Statues, Panoramic View of Shangri-La City Rating: 4/5 How to get there: Take Bus No. 3 from the Old Town. 2 RMB Entrance Fee: 55 RMB / Round-trip bus: 20 RMB Tip: When leaving, Bus No. 3 departs from Songzanlin Monastery. 3️⃣ Address: Jixiang Shangzhuang Highlights: The World's Largest Rotating Prayer Wheel Rating: 4/5 How to get there: Walking distance from the Old Town Entrance Fee: Free Tip: Visit early in the morning. Shangri-La is a high-altitude city at 3,300 meters. The breathtaking views almost took my breath away—literally! 😝 Be careful, everyone! 😘