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A Must-Visit in Shangri-La, Yunnan! The Ultimate Guide to Pudacuo National Park

️Pudacuo National Park—A Gift from Nature 📍Address: Jiantang Town, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province 🎫Ticket Information: Peak Season (May-October) 138 RMB/person ⏰8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Off-Season (November-April) 100 RMB/person ⏰9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 🚌 Shuttle Bus: 120 RMB/person (Must buy!) ✨Core Attractions Check-in Guide✨ 1️⃣ Shudu Lake - 3.3 km lakeside boardwalk 🚶‍♀️1.5 hours - Snow mountain reflections + wetland meadows 🌅 - Optional boat ride 50 RMB/person 🚣‍♂️ or cycling 2️⃣ Bitahai Lake - Plateau pearl at 4,159m elevation 💎 - 4.2 km hiking trail 🌲 - Fir forests + rare bird watching 🐦 3️⃣ Militang Pasture - Popular photo spot 📸 - Healing summer pasture scenery 💚 4️⃣ Luorong Village - 2.2 km Tibetan-style village hike - Secret stream canyon ㊙️ 🚗Transportation Tips: From Shangri-La: - 🚌 Tourist bus 30 RMB round trip - 🚖 Taxi 150-200 RMB one way From Lijiang/Dali: - Must first get to Shangri-La then transfer 📸Best Touring Route: 1-Day Express Version: Main Gate → Shuttle Bus → Shudu Lake → Militang → Bitahai Lake → Return 💪In-Depth Experience: Shudu Lake + Luorong + Bitahai Lake Loop (6-8 hours) ⚠️Must-See Tips: 1️⃣ Altitude Sickness Warning! - Arrive early in Shangri-La to acclimate - Prepare oxygen bottles + Rhodiola 2️⃣ Clothing Guide - Bring a jacket all year round 🧥 - Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! 3️⃣ Environmental Notice - Do not step on the meadows! - Take all trash with you 🗑️ 🌸Best Seasons: May-October: Wildflower bloom period Mid-October: Stunning autumn colors 🍂 Winter: Snow scenery lovers’ exclusive ❄️ 🍲Nearby Recommendations: Songzanlin Monastery (20 km) Dukezong Ancient Town (a must-visit on the way back) 💡Useful Information: Buy tickets in advance on "Travel Yunnan"! Weak signal in the park 📵 Respect Tibetan culture 🙏
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