Shangri-La - the most ethnic t

Shangri-La - the most ethnic tourist destination in Yunnan Tibetan area, is worth exploring the century-old city, or indulging in the unique atmosphere of the night lights, for it has not remembered how many thousands of steps, in the ethnic culture rich environment, will always be fascinated by Shangri-La's architecture, humanity and night view, I hope every beauty can last unchangeable!

🌄 Trip Route Recommendation:
Dukezong Ancient City ➔ The Great Buddha Temple ➔ Songzan Forest Scenic Area ➔ Moonlight Square

1. The ancient city of Dukezong
Located on Kangzhu Avenue, Shangri-La, it is open all day long. The original Tibetan architecture and streets are preserved here. Walking into the ancient city at night, the lights and red brick walls are intertwined, full of ethnic colors. It is recommended to arrive early in the evening, find a small shop to eat a Tibetan meal (beef, butter tea must - to find rose butter tea 👍) regretted not immediately buy.
Morning and night have a different feeling, and it's worth spending a night there.

2. The Great Buddha Temple's prayer wheel
Located in Turtle Mountain Park, it is open all day, year-round. You can't miss the landmark-level prayer wheel. You must go and turn it in person. It is said that the prayer wheel can pray for blessings and eliminate disasters. The stairs are quite challenging, it is best to take a deep breath and go up slowly, along the way you can see many Tibetans holding instruments to pray for blessings, it feels very peaceful - especially at night under the shadow of the lights doubly solemn.

3. Songzan Forest Scenic Area
Location near Niwan Road, open daily 7:40-18:30 (entry stops at 16:00), tickets 90 yuan. The largest religious building in Shangri-La, it is known as the "Little Potala Palace".

4. Moonlight Plaza
Open all day year round. The square is the center of Shangri-La Humanities Activity at night, where everyone gathers to dance and talk. Surrounded by traditional Tibetan architecture as a background, although interspersed with modern architecture, people can feel a bit beyond but still can feel the tradition there.

⭐ Tips:
- Walking or driving is recommended between attractions, Shangri-La has a plateau climate, pay attention to warmth and sun protection.
- There are many stairs in the ancient city and temple. If you love walking, you can prepare sneakers.
- Food recommendations Beef and various Tibetan meats, butter tea warms the stomach and heart.
- The temperature is lower in the evening, taking photos with multiple options for night scenes, the architecture is particularly beautiful under the lights.
- Respect local religious culture, avoid loud noises when visiting temples, appropriate clothing is preferred.

🏔️ Shangri-La trip feeling: every step is full of ethnic style, every corner is worth savoring. After a whole day of walking, the body and mind were baptized by Tibetan culture, especially appreciate the local people's persistence and tolerance of traditional culture, Shangri-La under the lights at night is even more charming!

Accommodation We stayed at Shangri-La Moonshang Cloud B&B, the staff was friendly and considerate to assist us, but the smell of smoke in the lobby was too strong so it was a bit uncomfortable for us who do not smoke. A short walk out is a shopping street and clothing store

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