Xiaozhongdian Meadows
小中甸草甸
A highland meadow and rhododendron sea south of Shangri-La. From late May to June, rhododendrons bloom across the hillsides, and this is the first scenic highlight after entering Shangri-La on the Lijiang–Xianggelila Highway.
Xiaozhongdian lies about 30 km south of Shangri-La city centre. It is an open highland basin on the route from Lijiang into Diqing, at an elevation of about 3,200 m. Meadows, streams, Tibetan houses and highland barley racks are scattered across the landscape. From late May to June, alpine rhododendrons bloom across the surrounding hillsides, forming seas of red, purple and white flowers. In July and August, meadows are dotted with wild flowers such as the Aconitum. The Lijiang–Shangri-La high-speed railway has a Xiaozhongdian station. Most grazing areas are open and there is no unified entrance fee. Take care when parking by the road, and respect herders if you photograph their pastures.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Dabao Temple
- Baishuitai Terraces
- Dukezong Ancient Town
- Baiji Temple
- Shambhala Kalachakra Mandala
- Ganden Sumtseling (Songzanlin) Monastery
- Shika Snow Mountain & Blue Moon Valley
- Napa Lake & Yila Grassland