[2025 Shangri-La Attraction] Travel Guide for Niru Village (Updated Jan)

👉Today, I will take you to a little-known but breathtaking place—Niru! 🌈Before I set foot on this land, the magnificence and purity of Namjagbarwa had always been the pinnacle of beauty in my heart. But when I actually stepped into Niru, all my perceptions were redefined. 🌈Niru is a Tibetan name. "Ni" means sun, and "ru" means shine, so Niru means "a place where the sun shines". Niru is a Tibetan village surrounded by primitive forests in the secret land of Shangri-La, known as the "secret land within the secret land". There is no hustle and bustle of the city, no commercial disturbance, only the purest natural scenery and simple folk customs. Surrounded by primitive forests, clear streams flow through the mountains, and every place is a landscape that makes people feel relaxed and happy. For me, a hiking enthusiast, Niru is undoubtedly a paradise. 🏠Niru Village is relatively primitive, and there are two routes to the Colorful Waterfall and Nanbao Pasture, which are in two different directions, and you need to return to Niru Village for the night in between🌃 🟢Nanbao Pasture Route: It is tiring to hike back and forth in one day, so you can ride a horse up and down the mountain, or you can choose to camp in the pasture. 🌈Colorful Waterfall Route: The road is good, and half a day is enough to return. 🦹‍♀️Culture and customs: 🏯Ancient Tibetan villages maintain a traditional semi-farming and semi-pastoral lifestyle. 🚶The daily life of Tibetans, working at sunrise and resting at sunset, shows the simple farming culture. 🏠Unique Tibetan architecture and religious beliefs, such as temples and prayer flags. 🚌Transportation and 🏠Accommodation 🚖It takes about 6 hours to drive from Lijiang to Niru Village, and about 3 hours from Shangri-La. 👉Due to the remote location and inconvenient transportation, it is recommended to find a guide or charter a car. 🛏Accommodation is limited, mostly Tibetan homestays or simple inns, more inclined to experiential tourism rather than luxury vacations. 👉Reference itinerary: 👉Day 1️⃣➡️Lijiang➡️Shangri-La➡️Luoji Township➡️Niru Village 👉Day 2️⃣➡️Niru Village➡️Xirenlong Pasture➡️Selie Lake➡️Nanbao Pasture (15 km hike) 👉Day 3️⃣➡️Nanbao Pasture➡️Shuo'e Pasture➡️Dinglang Lake➡️Niru Village (14 km) 👉Day 4️⃣➡️Niru Village➡️Colorful Waterfall➡️Dijitang Pasture (15 km). 👉Day 5️⃣➡️Dijitang Pasture➡️Conggu Pasture➡️Potatso National Park➡️Shudu Lake➡️Lijiang (8 km). End of a wonderful journey

🌈Highlights: Niru Village is a hidden gem deep in Shangri-La, like a fairytale world. The natural scenery here is breathtaking and makes people yearn for it. You can ride horses here, feel free and comfortable, and experience the simplicity and nature of the ancient Tibetan village. Forests, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, cattle, sheep, and flowers all seem so harmonious. At night, the stars twinkle, and the whole world quiets down, making people feel peaceful. 🚗Transportation: 👍️Must-see attractions: Colorful Waterfall: The waterfall is set off by green plants and golden leaves, and the mist is looming, as if a rainbow is shuttling through the waterfall. Niru Village - Nanbao Ranch: Here you can see the mountains and the vastness, the fireworks of the world, as if you are in hell, but your eyes are in heaven. Nanbao Ranch and Daocheng Yading are separated by two mountains. If you have enough time, you can visit them by the way. Secret Land: Entering Niru Village, the air is fresh, the original scenery is in full view, and there is also the local Tibetan culture, as if you have truly embraced nature. 💗Other tips: The rainy season in Niru Village is from June to October. It is recommended to go when the weather is good, otherwise, the mountain roads are difficult to walk and dangerous. There is no signal in the forest area, so it is recommended to download the map in advance. Protect the natural environment and do not litter. Respect local culture and do as the locals do. Niru Village, a truly primitive secret place, is waiting for you to explore!

【Introduction】: Recognized globally as the 'Last Secret of Shangri-La,' Niru is a secluded Tibetan village surrounded by pristine forests. Herds of cattle and sheep roam freely by the alpine lakes. ⛺【Travel Tips】: This is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, trekkers, and photographers. Camp under the stars and enjoy the night sky filled with countless stars. Spring and summer bring a bloom of various wildflowers and rhododendrons. 🛬【Itinerary】: D1: Lijiang—Napa Lake—Niru Village Trekking: None Altitude: Shangri-La 3300m; Niru Village 2700m. D2: Niru Village—Se Lie Lake—Nanbao Pasture Trekking: 16km Altitude: Niru Village 2700m; Se Lie Lake 3960m; Nanbao Pasture 4100m D3: Nanbao Pasture—Dingru Lake—Niru Village Trekking: 16km Altitude: Nanbao Pasture 4100m; Dingru Lake 3850m; Niru Village 2700m. D4: Niru Village—Qicai Waterfall—Shangri-La—Lijiang 🧡【Tips】: This route is a deep and pure trekking experience with absolutely stunning scenery. The attractions are relatively scattered, and some sections of the road and accommodation conditions are relatively poor. The journey is relatively tough, but your eyes will be in paradise, and your heart will be cleansed. Participants must have good mental and physical fitness and be prepared for hardship.

📍 Location Information 📍 - Address: Niruo Village, Luoji Township, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province - Altitude: Approximately 2,705 meters - Distance from Shangri-La City: About 88 kilometers 🚗 Route Guide 🚗 - Self-driving route: - Start from Shangri-La City and navigate to Niruo Village, a total distance of about 116 kilometers, approximately a 3-hour drive. - The first 40 kilometers are on the Shangri-La East Ring Road, which is in good condition; the next 40 kilometers are on the Ergang San County Road, mostly mountain roads. - After passing Luoji Township, enter the Niruo Road, drive carefully, and watch out for falling rocks and narrow sections. 🏞️ Scenic Spots 🏞️ - Seven-Colored Waterfall 🌈: One of the most famous attractions in Niruo Village, suitable for family hiking. - Nanbao Pasture 🐑: Alpine meadow, ideal for viewing highland lakes and grassland scenery. - Duojipamnei (Fairy Cave) 🗻: A mysterious natural cave, a legendary holy site. - Diji Grassland 🌾: A vast grassland where you can ride horses or fly kites. 🎫 Ticket Information - Niruo Village itself does not charge an entrance fee, but some attractions may require a small fee. 📸 Check-in Spots 📸 - Seven-Colored Waterfall 🌈: Capture the rainbow-like waterfall. - Nanbao Pasture 🐑: Take photos with yaks and experience the life of herdsmen. - Diji Grassland 🌾: Capture silhouettes under the golden sunset. - Niruo Village Entrance 🏘️: Take a commemorative photo at the village entrance sign. - Secret Realm Welcome Sign 🏷️: Take a photo at the must-pass road into the village. ⚠️ Notes ⚠️ - Weather: Always check the weather forecast to avoid the rainy season. - Safety: The Niruo Road is dangerous, drive carefully. - Equipment: Bring enough food and water, as well as warm clothing. - Environmental Protection: Protect the environment, do not litter. - Communication: Some areas along the way have no mobile signal, download maps in advance.

Yunnan Niru Village Yunnan Niru is known as the secret among the secrets, the world's first ecological village. One of the rarely visited secrets, let your soul take a walk here. Niru Village

Up in the mountains of Yunnan, about 3 hours' drive from Shangri La, is the village of Niru. Tiny shops and guesthouses line the single road that winds up and down, around the mountainside, through the village. If you stay at the right guesthouse, you can watch the sun rise a little different every morning, colorful and lovely over the valley, while smoke rises from houses in the village below. In June, the barley is harvested, fields shimmering with golden treasure. Hiking trails up to the Tibetan Plateau begin here, leading deep into the mountains and true wilderness, far, far away from phone signals or civilization. Niru is a beautiful place to rest away from modern society for a while. . . . #mountains #yunnan #爬山 #群山 #行山 #云南 #hiking #hikingtrails #sunrise #instatravel #china #中国 #中华