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Lijiang + Lugu Lake + Shangri-La 5-Day Tour: The grandeur of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the magic of Songzanlin Scenic Area

✨【5-Day Essential Itinerary Guide】✨📖 Day 1️⃣ Lijiang Old Town 📍Address: Qixing Street, Gucheng District, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province ⏰Open all day | Free admission Stroll along the 800-year-old cobblestone streets and experience the charm of Naxi culture~ The bars at Sifang Street are super atmospheric at night!🍺 Day 2️⃣ Ancient Town + Park + Wetland Triple Hit! 🏮Shuhe Ancient Town (Shuhe Road, Gucheng District) ☘️Heilongtan Park (No.1 Minzhu Road, Gucheng District, 7:20-21:00) 🌊Lashi Lake Wetland (Yulong County, 9:00-19:00|¥28.89) Recommended to visit Shuhe early morning for magical mist photos! In the afternoon, boating at Lashi Lake to watch migratory birds is amazing~🦢 Day 3️⃣ Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Forever! 🏔️Address: Xuehua Village, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County ⏰5:40-16:40|¥60 Must take the Glacier Cableway to the summit at 4680m! Blue Moon Valley looks like a fairyland, remember to bring an oxygen bottle~💨 Day 4️⃣ Shangri-La Pilgrimage 🌲Potatso National Park 🕌Songzanlin Monastery (Little Potala Palace) 🏯Dukezong Ancient Town (World’s largest prayer wheel) The golden roof of Songzanlin Monastery is perfect for photos! Visiting the prayer wheel at dusk for blessings is very effective🙏 Day 5️⃣ Balagezong Secret Realm 🏞️The last secret realm of Shangri-La! A divine combination of canyon + snow mountain + Tibetan village, every shot is a masterpiece📸 💎【Top Must-Visit Attractions】 1️⃣ Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: Sacred mountain of the Naxi people, spectacular year-round snow❄️ 2️⃣ Potatso: The wedding place of Zhang Jie and Xie Na! Stunning plateau lakes🏞️ 3️⃣ Songzanlin Monastery: Sacred site of Tibetan Buddhism, resplendent and magnificent🕌 4️⃣ Lijiang Old Town: A romantic city with vibrant nightlife🌙 5️⃣ Lashi Lake: Winter paradise for migratory birds, fun for horseback riding and boating🐴 💡【Practical Tips】 ✅ Altitude sickness medicine + oxygen bottle are essential ✅ Bring warm clothes for big temperature differences between morning and night ✅ Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! (Important, said three times) ✅ Respect local customs in Tibetan areas (Total word count controlled within 800 words, meeting requirements)
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