4-Day 3-Night Family Travel Guide to Shangri-La, Yunnan (Budget Around 5000 RMB)

1. Highlights
Experience the Tibetan culture of Shangri-La
Enjoy the natural scenery of Meili Snow Mountain and Pudacuo National Park
Explore Dukezong Ancient Town
Taste Tibetan cuisine
Experience plateau characteristics
2. Itinerary (Adjust according to actual situation)
Day 1: Arrive in Shangri-La
Transportation: Fly to Shangri-La (Recommend booking tickets in advance, budget about 800 RMB/person, approximately 2400 RMB for the family)
Accommodation: Budget hotel in downtown Shangri-La (300 RMB/night)
Activities: Rest after arrival, stroll around Dukezong Ancient Town, feel the Tibetan customs
Dinner: Tibetan specialty meal (50 RMB per person)
Day 2: Pudacuo National Park
Transportation: Hotel charter or carpool (budget about 300 RMB/day, about 100 RMB per family member)
Tickets: Pudacuo National Park (about 150 RMB per adult, children free or half price depending on policy)
Activities: Visit Bitahai Lake, Shudu Lake, forest trails, enjoy the plateau lakes and mountains
Lunch: Simple meal inside the park or bring your own food
Accommodation: Shangri-La (300 RMB)
Day 3: Meili Snow Mountain or Puxiulin Monastery (choose one)
Transportation: One-day charter (budget about 500 RMB, about 170 RMB per family member)
Meili Snow Mountain: Scenic spots, experience the grandeur of the snow mountain (weather permitting)
Or: Puxiulin Monastery, experience Tibetan Buddhism culture
Lunch: Tibetan or local restaurant (50 RMB per person)
Evening: Visit Dukezong Ancient Town, buy Tibetan handicrafts
Accommodation: Shangri-La (300 RMB)
Day 4: Return or free activities
Morning: Stroll in the city, buy souvenirs
Transportation: Arrange return according to flight time (book tickets in advance)
Lunch: Local specialty snacks (30 RMB per person)
Return: Fly back to departure city
3. Detailed Budget Estimate
Item Cost (RMB)
Airfare (round trip) about 800×3=2400 RMB
Accommodation (3 nights) 300×3=900 RMB
Transportation (charter/carpool) about 300×2=600 RMB (two days)
Attraction tickets Pudacuo 150×2=300 RMB, snow mountain or monastery free or half price depending on situation
Meals 50×4 days×3 people=600 RMB
Others (souvenirs, snacks, etc.) about 300 RMB
Total: About 5000 RMB
4. Tips
Book flights and accommodation in advance to enjoy discounts
Prepare some plateau sunscreen and moisturizing products
Bring snacks and water for convenience in scenic spots
Rest well in plateau areas, avoid strenuous exercise
Respect local Tibetan culture and follow park regulations
If bringing children, pay attention to sun protection and keeping warm