Lijiang + Lugu Lake + Shangri-La 5-Day Tour: The grandeur of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the magic of Songzanlin Scenic Area

✨【5-Day Essential Itinerary Guide】✨📖

Day 1️⃣ Lijiang Old Town
📍Address: Qixing Street, Gucheng District, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province
⏰Open all day | Free admission
Stroll along the 800-year-old cobblestone streets and experience the charm of Naxi culture~ The bars at Sifang Street are super atmospheric at night!🍺

Day 2️⃣ Ancient Town + Park + Wetland Triple Hit!
🏮Shuhe Ancient Town (Shuhe Road, Gucheng District)
☘️Heilongtan Park (No.1 Minzhu Road, Gucheng District, 7:20-21:00)
🌊Lashi Lake Wetland (Yulong County, 9:00-19:00|¥28.89)
Recommended to visit Shuhe early morning for magical mist photos! In the afternoon, boating at Lashi Lake to watch migratory birds is amazing~🦢

Day 3️⃣ Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Forever!
🏔️Address: Xuehua Village, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County
⏰5:40-16:40|¥60
Must take the Glacier Cableway to the summit at 4680m! Blue Moon Valley looks like a fairyland, remember to bring an oxygen bottle~💨

Day 4️⃣ Shangri-La Pilgrimage
🌲Potatso National Park
🕌Songzanlin Monastery (Little Potala Palace)
🏯Dukezong Ancient Town (World’s largest prayer wheel)
The golden roof of Songzanlin Monastery is perfect for photos! Visiting the prayer wheel at dusk for blessings is very effective🙏

Day 5️⃣ Balagezong Secret Realm
🏞️The last secret realm of Shangri-La!
A divine combination of canyon + snow mountain + Tibetan village, every shot is a masterpiece📸

💎【Top Must-Visit Attractions】
1️⃣ Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: Sacred mountain of the Naxi people, spectacular year-round snow❄️
2️⃣ Potatso: The wedding place of Zhang Jie and Xie Na! Stunning plateau lakes🏞️
3️⃣ Songzanlin Monastery: Sacred site of Tibetan Buddhism, resplendent and magnificent🕌
4️⃣ Lijiang Old Town: A romantic city with vibrant nightlife🌙
5️⃣ Lashi Lake: Winter paradise for migratory birds, fun for horseback riding and boating🐴

💡【Practical Tips】
✅ Altitude sickness medicine + oxygen bottle are essential
✅ Bring warm clothes for big temperature differences between morning and night
✅ Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! (Important, said three times)
✅ Respect local customs in Tibetan areas

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Post by James987 Reed | Oct 22, 2025

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