Heart of Shangri-la - Dukezong

History, Highlights and Travel Tips

🐎Dukezong, was first constructed in the 7th century as a stopping point on the Tea Horse Road

This 1,300-year-old town features:
- traditional Tibetan homes,
- ancient temples and pagodas,
- narrow, winding alleyways,
- all adorned with iconic Tibetan prayer flags of various colors
- authentic view of Tibetan culture

🏮The best way to enjoy Dukezong's charm is simply walking around it's maze-like lanes and observing the traditional dwellings and local lifestyle. The narrow streets are filled with outdoor markets selling jewelry, thangka paintings, incense, beautiful souvenirs, local-style clothes while temples like Baiji and Defo peak above the tree tops. 🏯🛕

🥞🍳🥪 If you're looking for great western food (especially breakfast) you can visit Compass cafe restaurant

🍜🐲while the Three Brothers serves a variety of local delicacies

🍻🍹And if you're looking for a good time after 8pm Den Reggae House is one of the places to be.

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Post by BeijingDuke | Aug 12, 2022