Summary: This is an itinerary for nature lovers and eco-tourists. Regarded as the last Paradise on the earth, Shangri-La is mystery and diverse in natural resource and Tibetan culture. Potatso National Park is home to wild animals and fishes. Napahai Natural Reserve is the only place where you will find the rare black-necked crane. Gandan Songzanlin Lamasery and Dukezong Ancient Town provide are you best way to discover the Tibetan Buddhism and Tibetan culture.
Day 01 Arrival Shangri La (No meals)
Arrive in Shangri-la. Be met and transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Shangri La has gain the current name in 2001 by Chinese authorities. With the endless miles waiting to be discovered, this region offers unique hiking and trekking advantages who making journey down to northern Yunnan. At an altitude of 3,200 meters, Shangri La is the start point of the Tibetan world in northern Yunnan. The small town once was the frontier trading post on the doorstep of Tibet.
Day 02 Shangri La(B/L)
You will have a full-day trip to Napahai Natural Reserve and Gandan Songzanlin Lamasery. Then visit a local Tibetan Family.
Napahai Lake Nature Reserve is 3270 meters above sea level and covers an area of 660 square kilometer. Mountains stand by it on three sides and 10-plus rivers flow into it after zigzagging through the grasslands.
Not far away from Shangri La, Gadan Songzanlin Lamasery is the largest Tibetan Buddhist lamasery in Yunnan and one of the 13 large lamaseries in the Kangzang region (the join area of Tibet , Yunnan and Sichuan ). Constructed in 1679, it took about three years to complete. Built against the mountain with a magnificent appearance, Gadan Songzanlin is a faithful imitation of the Potala Palace in Lhasa Tibet . The most famous treasures in the lamasery are the eight gold-covered sculptures of Sakyamuni, bronze sculptures, the Ganzur scriptures hand-written in liquid gold, gold lamps, and many exquisite gilded silver incense burners.
Day 03 Shangri La (B/L/D)
Today you will visit the only national park in mainland China -Potatso National Park as the highlight of this tour. Then in the afternoon, you will go to the Dukezong Ancient Town to explore the history of this Shangri La.
Potatso National Park, China's first national park, consists of two lakes- Shudu hu and Bita hai, the distance between takes about half an hour's driving by green van. Shudu hu is the lake in the shape of boot, and Bita hai is the highest lake in Yunnan . Both two are famous for the limpid water and beautiful scenery. There are virgin forests including century-old pines, cypresses and birches around the lakes, in which the water is crystal clear and blue. In Bita hai there is an islet covered by cedars and azaleas. In spring, when the withered azalea flowers fall into the lake and are eaten by fish, the fish seem to be unconscious and almost drunk. They then float on the surface with their abdomen facing the sky. The whole park is an intact natural reserve of various species of flora and fauna as well as the lifestyle of its residents, so you also can see villages there. The green toilets are scattered in the area and planks were built around the lakes for visitors who would like to have a walk.
Dukezong Ancient Town is located at the southeast corner of Shangri La, meaning the town of moonlight in Tibetan language. Dukezong was built against the mountain according to the Utopia in Buddhism. With a history more than 1,329 years, its bumpy roads paved by large stones have so many stories waiting to be uncovered.
Day 04 Departure Shangri La (B)
Say goodbye to Shangri La and continue your tour to next city.
Service Ends
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Stardand Class Hotels
Dec.01- Mar.31
Jun,Jul,Aug,Nov.16-30
Apr,May,Sep,Oct,Nov.1-15
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Twin
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220
99
227
99
227
99
6-9 pax
269
107
269
107
269
107
2-5 pax
351
107
351
107
351
107
1 pax
577
577
577
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Dec.01- Mar.31
Jun,Jul,Aug,Nov.16-30
Apr,May,Sep,Oct,Nov.1-15
Twin
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Twin
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Twin
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Above 10 pax
212
91
219
91
219
91
6-9 pax
269
107
269
107
269
107
2-5 pax
351
107
351
107
351
107
1 pax
577
577
577
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Dec.01- Mar.31
Jun,Jul,Aug,Nov.16-30
Apr,May,Sep,Oct,Nov.1-15
Twin
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Twin
S.Supp
Twin
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Above 10 pax
281
160
288
160
288
160
6-9 pax
327
165
327
165
327
165
2-5 pax
409
165
409
165
409
165
1 pax
693
693
693
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Potatso National Park, China's first national park, consists of two lakes- Shudu hu and Bita hai, the distance between takes about half an hour's driving by green van. Shudu hu is the lake in the shape of boot, and Bita hai is the highest lake in Yunnan . Both two are famous for the limpid water and beautiful scenery. There are virgin forests including century-old pines, cypresses and birches around the lakes, in which the water is crystal clear and blue. In Bita hai there is an islet covered by cedars and azaleas. In spring, when the withered azalea flowers fall into the lake and are eaten by fish, the fish seem to be unconscious and almost drunk. They then float on the surface with their abdomen facing the sky. The whole park is an intact natural reserve of various species of flora and fauna as well as the lifestyle of its residents, so you also can see villages there. The green toilets are scattered in the area and planks were built around the lakes for visitors who would like to have a walk.
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