Lijiang-Shangri-La 3 days 2 nights travel itinerary

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This is the travel plan Lijiang → Tiger Leaping Gorge → Songzanlin Monastery → Shangri-La Old Town for 3 days and 2 nights

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Day 1: Lijiang → Tiger Leaping Gorge → Shangri-La

Morning
• Depart from Lijiang (Lijiang, 丽江) to Tiger Leaping Gorge (Tiger Leaping Gorge, 虎跳峡)
• Distance: ~90 kilometers
• How to get there: Rent a car or take a bus from Lijiang Bus Station
• Travel time: about 2 hours
• Arrive at Tiger Leaping Gorge (Lower or Middle Part)
• Enjoy the view of the raging Yangtze River amidst towering mountains
• Take a walk to see the highlights such as Tiger Leaping Rock
• Take 2-3 hours to explore

Afternoon
• Continue from Tiger Leaping Gorge to Shangri-La (香格里拉)
• Distance: ~100 kilometers
• How to get there: Chartered car or bus
• Travel time: About 2.5 hours
• Check in at a hotel in Shangri-La

Evening
• Walk around Shangri-La Old Town (独克宗古城)
• Walk around the main square
• Spin the world's largest Buddhist wheel
• Taste local food such as Yak Hotpot

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Day 2: Songzanlin Monastery → Shangri-La Tour

Morning
• Travel to Songzanlin Monastery (松赞林寺)
• Located about 5 kilometers from Shangri-La
• The largest temple in Yunnan, with Tibetan architecture similar to the Potala Palace
• Take 2-3 hours to explore

Afternoon
• Visit Napa Lake (纳帕海)
• Beautiful natural viewpoint There are herds of yaks and horses grazing. • Visit Pudacou National Park (普达措国家公园)
• Enjoy the view of mountains, lakes and natural forests
• Spend 3-4 hours in the park

Evening
• Return to Shangri-La
• Visit the night market and try Tibetan butter tea

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Day 3: Shangri-La → Lijiang

Morning
• Return to Lijiang
• Distance: ~180 kilometers
• Travel time: about 4 hours
• Arrive in Lijiang and visit Lijiang Old Town (丽江古城)
• Enjoy the atmosphere of the ancient town, stone streets and traditional wooden houses
• Visit the Black Dragon Pool

Afternoon
• Shop for souvenirs in Lijiang
• Continue to other destinations Or return to Kunming

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Summary of the itinerary
• Day 1: Lijiang → Tiger Leaping Gorge → Shangri-La
• Day 2: Songzanlin Monastery → Napahai Lake → Pudasa Park
• Day 3: Shangri-La → Lijiang

This plan is suitable for those who want to experience the nature and Tibetan culture in Shangri-La. If you want to travel comfortably, you can add more days to stay in Shangri-La!