Shangri-La | The once lost paradise of Balagezong
by leona_ortiz_london
Apr 10, 2024
Finally found the real-life "Castle in the Sky"!
A treasure trove of Tibetan landscapes without going to Tibet
Three days and two nights to enjoy snow-capped mountains/canyons/Tibetan villages/rafting
———🌄【Itinerary】———
DAY1️⃣
·Check into the cliffside hotel at the foot of snow-capped mountains
·Visit the Echo Wall Glass Viewing Platform (not for the faint-hearted!)
·Experience the thrilling zipline across the canyon (screams guaranteed)
·Explore the thousand-year-old Zhuomala Kang Tibetan Buddhist temple
DAY2️⃣
·Pilgrimage to the sacred Shambhala Pagoda Mountain
·Spend a day as a Tibetan girl in Balagzong Village
DAY3️⃣
·Challenge yourself with canyon rafting (bring a change of clothes)
·Encounter wild monkeys on the cliffs
·Return home with a phone full of stunning photos
✅Wear Tibetan costumes for photoshoots in ancient villages
✅Sip butter tea while listening to Khampa men's stories
———📸【Photography Guide】———
1️⃣Best light for pagoda snowscapes is in the morning
2️⃣Tibetan architecture with prayer flags in Balagzong Village is super photogenic
3️⃣Wide-angle lenses make the glass platform shots more dramatic
4️⃣Remember waterproofing for your phone during rafting
———💡【Practical Tips】———
🔸Bring oxygen bottles for altitude sickness
🔸Pack warm clothes for large day-night temperature differences
🔸Respect local religious customs in Tibetan areas
🔸Wear comfortable, anti-slip hiking shoes
The beauty here truly defies description
Standing atop the snow-capped mountains, I suddenly understood
What "life is worth living" really means!
Feel free to leave your questions in the comments~
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