Shangri-La

Gateway to the Tibetan areas of northwest Yunnan, Shangri-La brings together Dukezong Old Town, Songzanlin Monastery and Pudacuo National Park, with their highland lakes, meadows and Tibetan culture.

Shangri-La is the capital of Dêqên Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, located on the southeastern edge of the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau in northwest Yunnan. It sits at high altitude and has a strong Tibetan culture. Dukezong Old Town was a key stop on the Tea Horse Road between Yunnan and Tibet, Ganden Sumtseling Monastery is one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Yunnan, and Pudacuo National Park has alpine lakes, forests and meadows. The seasonal Napa Lake offers wide-open scenery, and part of Tiger Leaping Gorge on the Jinsha River also lies within the city. Meadows bloom in summer, and the forests turn brilliant colors in autumn. You can fly to Dêqên Shangri-La Airport, or come from Lijiang by train or car.

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