Shangri-La's Hidden Gems Revealed!

Shangri-La is a county-level city located in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the northwest of Yunnan Province, China. Originally named Zhongdian County, it was renamed 'Shangri-La' (香格里拉) on December 17, 2001, to promote tourism by associating it with the legendary utopia.

Here are some local-only spots in Shangri-La that you must check out! 👍🏼👍🏼

1️⃣
Address: Napa Lake
Highlights: Nature, Grasslands
Rating: 5/5
How to get there: Take Bus No. 12 from the Old Town. 5 RMB
Entrance Fee: Free

2️⃣
Address: Songzanlin Monastery
Highlights: Tibetan Buddhism, Statues, Panoramic View of Shangri-La City
Rating: 4/5
How to get there: Take Bus No. 3 from the Old Town. 2 RMB
Entrance Fee: 55 RMB / Round-trip bus: 20 RMB
Tip: When leaving, Bus No. 3 departs from Songzanlin Monastery.

3️⃣
Address: Jixiang Shangzhuang
Highlights: The World's Largest Rotating Prayer Wheel
Rating: 4/5
How to get there: Walking distance from the Old Town
Entrance Fee: Free
Tip: Visit early in the morning.

Shangri-La is a high-altitude city at 3,300 meters. The breathtaking views almost took my breath away—literally! 😝 Be careful, everyone! 😘

Post by Jujotaya | Jun 4, 2025