[2025 Shangri-La Hotels] Travel Guide for xiānggélǐlā chū yú· FirstHappy mínsù （dúkèzōnggǔchéngdiàn） (Updated Aug)

🏨 First B&B Experience: A Healing Space in the Ancient City Choosing FirstHappy B&B (Dukezong Ancient City Branch) as our base for this trip was a truly lucky choice for our plateau adventure! Tucked away deep in Dukezong Ancient City, just a 5-minute walk from the world's largest prayer wheel, the B&B offers a tranquil escape from the bustle. Stepping out the door, you're greeted by a picturesque scene of stone paths and Tibetan wooden buildings. ✨ Highlights: Highland-friendly amenities: Floor heating throughout and a medical-grade oxygen system. A humidifier on dry autumn nights means no more worrying about altitude sickness and insomnia! Details like the smart toilet and electric curtains add a touch of modern comfort to this Tibetan B&B. Amazing service: The owner was incredibly helpful, offering free airport pickup and a handwritten "Tips to Avoid" guide—telling me how to rent an electric scooter for 50 yuan a day to tour Napa Lake, saving me the entrance fee! Before leaving, they even gave us homemade snacks, which really warmed my heart. 3-Day, 2-Night Highlights: Wandering around the B&B ✅ Day 1: Slow Living in the Ancient City Morning: Enjoy a cup of Tibetan sweet tea in the B&B courtyard while listening to the owner share the thousand-year-old story of Dukezong Ancient City. Afternoon: Walk to Guishan Park to turn the prayer wheels, ascend the tower for a panoramic view of the ancient city, and occasionally encounter locals in Tibetan costumes performing the Guozhuang dance. Evening: Walk 10 minutes to the Beimen Night Market and try yak skewers and barley cakes for 50 yuan per person—all you can eat! ✅ Day 2: A Journey of Faith and Nature Morning: The B&B helped arrange a shared ride, which took us 30 minutes to Songzanlin Monastery ("Little Potala Palace"). We recommended asking a guide for a historical tour; the murals and golden dome were truly awe-inspiring. Afternoon: Cycling around Napahai Lake. Following the owner's "free entrance" guide, we saved 100 yuan on the entrance fee! The wildflowers were in full bloom on the grasslands, and the cattle and sheep scattered like pearls. Evening: Return to the B&B for a hot bath and share travel stories with other guests in the communal tea room. The owner even offers sweet, sweet goodnight milk. ✅ Day 3: Explore Hidden Gems You can choose to visit Pudacuo National Park (for a hike and oxygen inhalation at Bita Lake) or Balagezong (a hidden Tibetan village deep in the canyon). The B&B can assist with route planning and ticket booking—a boon for those who are lazy! 💡 Travel Tips Dressing: Wear long sleeves and a light jacket during the day, and a windbreaker in the morning and evening (the temperature can fluctuate by up to 15°C!) Preventing altitude sickness: Avoid showering on your arrival day. Each room in the B&B has an oxygen concentrator, so you can use it whenever you feel unwell (I've personally tested it and it's cheaper than the pharmacy). Tricks to Avoid: Avoid low-cost shopping tours! The B&B recommends small, all-inclusive tours with transparent pricing. 🌟 Summary My 48 hours in Shangri-La were made even more relaxing thanks to Chuyu B&B. It's more than just a place to stay; it feels like a local's home—with traditional Tibetan warmth and modern conveniences. If you also want to go to a plateau flower sea in August, this is the right choice!

This B&B is a lifesaver for high-altitude travel - oxygen concentrators, floor heating, and butler service all included. Staying here means instant victory in Shangri-La! 🏔️ Every room is magazine-worthy with just a casual snap📸. The best part? Each room comes with an oxygen concentrator, giving altitude sickness sufferers immediate peace of mind! 📍 Location: Just 5 minutes' walk to Moonlight Square and the Giant Prayer Wheel at Ganden Sumtseling Monastery. Step out at night to enjoy the ancient town's moonlit scenery🌙. Only 15 minutes by taxi to Songzanlin Monastery, surrounded by Tibetan restaurants and handicraft shops - the perfect base for authentic local experiences! 🏠 Stylish rooms for every need - family rooms, triple rooms - perfect for group travel🛏️. Heated smart toilets and full automation make this modern property ideal for young travelers. Now THIS is how vacation should be!

Shangri-La is predominantly inhabited by Tibetans, who have their own customs and traditions. If you're planning to visit Shangri-La, it's essential to prepare in advance and learn about the local customs to avoid awkward situations. Here are some travel tips that might help you 😊 Must-visit attractions in Shangri-La: - Dukezong Ancient Town - Napa Lake - Songzanlin Monastery - Balagezong Scenic Area - Meili Snow Mountain - Pudacuo National Park - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Yubeng Village 🚗 Transportation in Shangri-La: ✔️ Shangri-La has an airport 🛫, which is a 10-minute drive from Dukezong Ancient Town. ✔️ Shangri-La now has a high-speed rail 🚄 station, located 15 minutes by car from Dukezong Ancient Town. ✔️ The Shangri-La bus station is a 10-minute drive from Dukezong Ancient Town. You can book bus tickets via the WeChat account "Diqing Jiaoyun." ✔️ For attractions within Shangri-La city, such as Napa Lake and Songzanlin Monastery, you can take public buses. 🏨 Accommodation in Shangri-La: The top recommendation is Dukezong Ancient Town. The "Shangri-La Chuyu FirstHappy Inn" (Dukezong Ancient Town branch) is convenient for visiting other attractions. ⚠️ Shangri-La pitfalls to avoid: 👉🏻 Pay attention to the weather in advance, book tickets and hotels early, and familiarize yourself with local customs. 👉🏻 Do not touch children's heads casually. 👉🏻 Avoid discussing local customs casually. 👉🏻 Do not immediately remove the khata (ceremonial scarf) offered by locals. 👉🏻 Do not speak loudly or take photos indiscriminately in temples. 👉🏻 Do not wear hats or sunglasses in temples. 👉🏻 Avoid wearing revealing clothing when visiting temples (women's skirts should be knee-length or longer). Make sure to plan your itinerary and prepare thoroughly before your trip!

This trip to Shangri-La lasted four days and three nights, and all the accommodation was at Shangri-La Chuyu B&B Shangri-La Chuyu·FirstHappy B&B (Dukezong Ancient City Branch) The price-performance ratio is extremely high, which can be said to be the king of price-performance ratio The price is good, more than 100 per person. The room is clean and spacious, the floor heating is very hot, the room facilities are complete, the afternoon tea is delicious, the oxygen supply is very timely, and the courtyard is very comfortable The key is that the lady is very nice, like a friend, and the little brother in the store is also very funny and of course very handsome. They are from Jiangxi, and they are married after 00 [Scowl] Super surprised! The service is responsive and not overly enthusiastic, not selling, or telling us what to avoid The front desk lady who chartered the car, the master introduced is super nice, the toast banquet was also booked by the front desk, and the pick-up and drop-off were super fun and good I unilaterally declare that this is the most cost-effective B&B I have stayed in recently Shangri-La is so good, I will come again next time

If you're lucky enough to visit Shangri-La, don't miss this homestay. 🏠The homestay is located inside Dukezong Ancient Town. The town center is just a few minutes' walk away. 🌿The homestay has a small courtyard with a swing and a common area with a relaxing lounge and tea table. 🛏️Room types include double, twin, and family rooms. Choose the room that best suits your needs.