Recommend go on road trip scenic spots around Shangri-La. Where to visit Shangri-La in summer vacation? go on road trip?

Shangri-La County, formerly known as Zhongdian County, was renamed Shangri-La because it is very similar to the paradise described in james hilton's novel The Lost Horizon. In the local Tibetan language, Shangri-La means: the sun and the moon in my heart.

Shangri-La, located in the heart of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is a rare pure land in the world that perfectly preserves natural ecology and national traditional culture. As described in Lost Horizon: an eternal, peaceful and quiet place. There are grasslands surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the sun is shining, the air is fresh, there are unfathomable living buddhas, there are sacred and quiet lakes, there are magnificent temples, and there are simple and kind Kangba Tibetans. Everything is like the Garden of Eden in people's dreams. It is said that life can get eternal life here.

1. Pudacuo National Park

Introduction of scenic spots

Pudacuo National Park, located in the central area of Shangri-La scenic spot, is an important part of the world natural heritage "Three Parallel Rivers" scenic spot, which is mainly composed of Bitahai, Shudu Lake and Xiagei Folk Ecological Culture Village. The park has beautiful scenery and well-preserved original ecological environment, with mirror-like mountains and lakes, lush pastures, wetlands with blooming flowers and dense virgin forests. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit Pudacuo every year. In spring, colorful azaleas cover the hillside, and in autumn, Pudacuo is a colorful scene.

The two main lakes in the park, Zhudu Lake and Bitahai, are located on the north and south sides of the park, with a distance of more than 10 km. There are scenic spots such as Luorong Village and Miting Grassland between the two lakes. Because of the long distance, tourists usually take the eco-friendly sightseeing bus and follow the route of the car dealership.

Take the scenic environmental protection sightseeing bus at the entrance, and it takes about 20 minutes to reach Shudu Lake Scenic Area. The water in Zhudu Lake is clear and blue, and the lake is a plateau pasture. In spring and summer, wild flowers bloom in the pasture, which is very beautiful. In the early morning of winter, the water vapor on the lake condenses into a layer of white fog. Only by taking the first bus in the morning can you enjoy this spectacle. There is a walking plank road along the lake in the grassland, and it takes about an hour to walk around. At the end of the plank road is an environmental protection station. Get on the bus after playing and arrive at the next destination. The next stop of the eco-car is Miting Grassland, which is flat and open. Walking on the soft grass will make you feel relaxed and comfortable. The eco-car will continue to move forward and pass the park visitor service station. There is a Sangcuoka restaurant here. Although the conditions are average, the price is not cheap. But if you are really tired and hungry and don't bring your own dry food, you can only have lunch here and have a rest.

Bitahai is the last stop of the eco-car route and the focus of this trip. In Tibetan, Bitahai means "an oak tree becomes a sea with feelings". As the name implies, the oak trees by the lake are as dense as green felt. A large number of rhododendrons grow in the oak forest. When the flowers bloom in the spring from May to June every year, the petals of azaleas fall into the water, and the fish eat the slightly poisonous azaleas and float to the surface one after another. This is the famous scene of Bitahai: cuckoo drunk fish. There is also a plank road by the Lake Bitahai, and you can walk slowly along the plank road to the lakeside pier. There are cruise ships in the lake, and you can visit the mountains and water around the lake.

The roadside after the park comes out is Xiagei Folk Ecological Culture Village, which mainly promotes Tibetan folk culture. There are earthenware workshops, Thangka workshops, wood workshops, horn carving workshops, Tibetan incense workshops, residential museums, Tibetan silver workshops and other folk workshops. It is full of beautifully made national handicrafts. While enjoying it, you can also buy your favorite small items appropriately.

Special tips

① The overall elevation of Pudacuo National Park is between 3,500m and 4150m. In order to prevent altitude sickness, it is suggested not to take strenuous exercise and take appropriate preventive measures such as related drugs.

② Pudacuo Park has a high altitude and the plateau climate is unpredictable, so whenever you visit the park, you should remember to bring warm clothes and rain gear. If necessary, there is a service point for renting down jackets at the gate of the park.

③ It takes at least 3-5 hours to visit Pudacuo Park. It is recommended to bring your own food. Otherwise, you can only enjoy slightly more expensive food in restaurants in the park.

2. Tiger leaping gorge

Introduction of scenic spots

Tiger Leaping Gorge is the largest canyon in the world, located in the east of Tiger Leaping Gorge Town, Shangri-La County. It is divided into upper, middle and lower tiger jumps, with a total length of about 20 kilometers. At this point, the Jinsha River is surrounded by two snow-capped mountains, Yulong and Baja. The narrowest part of the river is only twenty or thirty meters, and with the huge gap, the river is surging. In addition to the magnificent natural scenery, Tiger Leaping Gorge is also a world-famous hiking resort, attracting an endless stream of outdoor enthusiasts every year. Only by walking through Tiger Leaping Gorge and going down to the river can we truly appreciate the majestic momentum of Tiger Leaping Gorge.

Tiger leaping gorge is famous for its strangeness, danger, rigidity and strength. Among them, "Xiakou" and "Tiger Jumping Stone" dominate the tiger jumping, "All over the sky" and "first-line sky" are the risks of the tiger jumping, and "high gorge out of Pinghu" and "big scenery" are the beauty of the tiger jumping.

Special tips

(1) hiking must pay attention to safety, especially pay attention to the top of the head falling rocks and foot slipping.

(2) Don't listen to strangers strike up a conversation near the old ferry. If you say that you collect tolls, you can conclude that they are all liars.

Tina's Zhongxia Inn is a very famous inn in Tiger Leaping Gorge. There are many foreigners living, and the peak season may be full. It is recommended to make an appointment by phone in advance.

You don't need to carry too much food for hiking, and there are inn supplies along the way. But if it's hot, you need to bring more water. For non-winter crossing, it is recommended to wear light sweat-wicking quick-drying clothes and pants. In terms of shoes, it is suggested that high-top waterproof and non-slip walking shoes are better. If you can bring a pair of trekking poles, your hiking will be much easier.

3. Songzanlin Temple

Introduction of scenic spots

Songzanlin Temple, also known as Guihua Temple, is the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Yunnan and the Gelug Sect (Yellow Sect Center) in Sichuan and Yunnan. The temple was founded in A.D. 1679 and was named by the Fifth Dalai Lama himself. Songzanlin Temple is built on the mountain, which looks quite similar to Potala Palace in Lhasa from a distance. Because of its large scale, it has the reputation of "Little Potala Palace".

Songzanlin Temple faces south, surrounded by oval walls, and Zhacang and Jikang are located at the highest point in the center of the temple. The main hall is a five-story Tibetan building with carved beams and painted buildings, and the top is gilded with bronze and golden roofs. Zhacang Hall is a place where monks learn classics and study doctrines. There are bronze Buddha statues of Zong Kaba, Maitreya Buddha and the Seventh Dalai Lama in the back hall. In the center of Jikang Hall, there is a Buddha statue dedicated to Master Zong Kaba, the founder of Gelug Sect. The walls are painted with murals of eight pharmacists' buddhas, which are absolutely exquisite. Around the two halls, eight buildings, such as Shen Kang and Monk House, are strewn at random, and the two halls are getting taller and grander.

Songzanlin Temple is not only beautifully built, but also contains many religious instruments and precious cultural relics. Among them, there are eight Buddha statues, Bayleaf Sutra, colorful thangkas painted in gold sauce, golden lanterns, and ten scriptures of "Danjul" during the period of the Fifth Dalai Lama and the Seventh Dalai Lama, two of which are calligraphy in gold sauce, which are extremely precious. However, many treasures are not easy to show at ordinary times, and whether they can be seen depends on personal luck. However, outside the Buddhist temple on the third floor of Zhacang Hall, there is a photo of "Meili Snow Mountain with the sun and the moon shining together", which was taken by a photographer in the 1980s. It's very precious and strange. Those who are interested may wish to pay attention to it.

Special tips

① Shangri-La has an average elevation of 3,300 meters, so strenuous exercise is not suitable to avoid high reaction.

② Shangri-La has dry weather and strong ultraviolet rays. Remember to bring sunscreen products and try to replenish water.

(3) Songzanlin Temple is a Gelug Sect (Huangjiao Temple). You can't wear sunglasses and hats when you enter the temple. You should follow the principle of entering the temple from left to right. When you meet the prayer wheel, you need to turn it clockwise. It is not advisable to point your finger at the Buddha statue in the hall.

④ At the "warm" invitation of local Tibetans, they took a group photo outside the temple gate. I suggest asking about the situation: do you need to charge? How much is it? In order to avoid disputes.

⑤ There is still a distance of about 1.8km from the ticket office to the temple entrance. You can get there by sightseeing bus, and the fare is included in the ticket.

4. balague lives in the Grand Canyon.

Introduction of scenic spots

Balague lives in the Grand Canyon, also known as Shangri-La Grand Canyon, located in the northwest of Shangri-La, with magnificent natural scenery. It is said that the Blue Moon Canyon described in "Lost Horizon" is here, and the locals have always said that this is the place where the immortals live, the real Shambhala. Now, when you come to Jing Zong District of balague, you can visit deep valleys and towering snow-capped mountains, and drift in beautiful valleys. You can also visit the original Tibetan ancient villages and shoot beautiful scenery; You can also see rare natural wonders such as the Millennium Bodhi Tree and the natural stupa, which are well worth visiting.

Because balague Zongda Canyon is located on the road from Shangri-La to Deqin, many tourists will pass by when they go to Deqin and Meili Snow Mountain. The scenic spot is mainly divided into two parts: the canyon area and Bala ancient village, both of which are connected by sightseeing bus (the ticket price is included in the ticket. Generally, tourists will take sightseeing bus when they arrive at the scenic spot (it takes about 40 minutes to reach Bala Village, and the sightseeing time is about 1 hour). Then take a bus to the entrance of the canyon area-Yazan (about 20 minutes by car, visit the canyon for about 2-3 hours, then return to the gate, and the whole journey takes about 4-6 hours. If time is tight, you can also choose to play only one canyon. In addition, there are several hiking routes in the depths of the scenic spot, which will take about 3-5 days. Professional outdoor enthusiasts can also explore it.

Bala Village, located in the west of the scenic spot, is an ancient Tibetan village with Tibetan dwellings hundreds of years ago. Around the village, the vegetation is dense, the rock wall is steep, and the majestic snow-capped mountains are in the distance. The scenery is quiet and beautiful, and it is a good place to produce blockbusters.

The canyon area is the essence of the scenic spot. There are many branches along the Shangri-La Grand Canyon. At present, tourists can visit Tian Tong Canyon and Shangri-La Grand Canyon. Shangri-La Grand Canyon is deep, with green and swift rivers, dense trees and magnificent scenery. There is a 5 km long plank road in the valley, and tourists can walk along it to visit (about 1 hour. After reaching the end of the plank road, you can take a bus out of the valley and go to Tiantong Gorge, or you can choose to drift all the way down in the deep and beautiful canyon, and then take a bus to Tiantong Gorge after reaching Pier 2. The most interesting thing about Tian Tong Canyon is the 700-meter-long suspended plank road. Walking on it, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and experience the exciting feeling.

In addition to canyons and ancient villages, there are other "two wonders" in the scenic spot that cannot be missed. One is the Millennium Bodhi tree near the entrance. Its trunk looks like the shape of a human palm, which is very vivid and amazed many tourists. Another ranch is located deep in the village of Galla. There is a winding mountain. The circular spire at the top of this mountain is covered with white snow, and the black circular rock wall is below, which is very similar to the shape of stupas that can be seen everywhere in Tibetan areas. It is called the natural stupa. Visit the natural stupa and walk for about an hour from the end of the road in Galla village. Interested tourists can go.

5. Dukezong Ancient City

Introduction of scenic spots

Dukezong Ancient City is located in the southeast corner of Shangri-La County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. "Dukezong" is a Tibetan pronunciation, meaning "Moonlight City" and "Castle Built on Stone", which was built by the Tubo Dynasty in the Tang Dynasty. The ancient city is built on the mountain, and the pavement is paved with stone slabs, which naturally fluctuates. Today, even the footprints of horseshoes can be seen on the slate road, which is a token left by the caravan with a long history.

The architectural layout of the ancient city is like an eight-petal lotus. In the center is Moonlight Square, and quaint Tibetan wooden houses are surrounded one by one. The local people live here in peace. On the west side of the square is Daguishan, also known as Guishan Park, which is a famous local scenic spot. On the top of Guishan Mountain, there is the world's largest prayer wheel recorded in Guinness World Records, which requires three people to work together to turn. On Sifang Street in the northwest of Guishan Park, the Tibetan Pot Pavilion, which opens at 7: 00 every night, always attracts a large number of tourists. If you happen to meet, you must take part in this happiness.

The courtyard on the north side of Moonlight Square is the "Diqing Red Army Long March Museum" (10:00- 17:00), which can be visited for free. The entrance of the museum is the Central Town Hall, which was built in the Qing Dynasty. The architectural style is a combination of Han, Tibetan and Naxi, which is quite ornamental. On the south side of the Long March Museum is the Diqing Museum (8:30- 18:00), which is also open for free. There are exhibitions of Neolithic cultural relics and Tibetan medicine in the museum, and there are free explanations at 9: 00 every morning. Come and see.

Most houses in the ancient city have been transformed into inns, restaurants and shops. Shops sell Tibetan knives, yak meat and Tibetan ornaments with local characteristics, and restaurants mainly serve Sichuan food and Tibetan food. You must not miss yak hotpot, buttered tea and Ciba. Most of the inns are dominated by Tibetan characteristics, and the price is slightly more expensive than that of Xincheng Hotel, but the advantage lies in the rich customs and the endless stream of people every day. Unfortunately, the Dukezong fire occurred in June 65438+10/October 1 1, 2065438, which made a large number of Tibetan houses in ruins. But wandering among them, I can still hear the glory of the caravan.

6.napahai

Introduction of scenic spots

Napahai is located in the northwest of Shangri-La County, 8 kilometers away from the county seat and 3266 meters above sea level. It is a seasonal lake on the plateau.

The scenery of the four seasons in Napahai has its own characteristics. Late summer and early autumn are rainy seasons, and the water volume is relatively large. Napahai is a big lake with a small meadow beside it. In summer, the grass is full of trouble, the grassland is green and dotted with small flowers, and sheep, cattle and horses graze in groups and blend in with the grassland; The grassland in autumn is golden, and the snow peaks are reflected in the lake, which is really beautiful. In the dry season of winter and spring, the lake shrinks or even dries up, turning into a large swamp meadow-Ira grassland.

There is an eight-petal Lotus White Pagoda at the entrance of the scenic spot. There are only two such pagodas in the world, and the other one is in India. You can spend money riding horses and watching flowers in scenic spots. If you come for taking pictures, you can climb to a high place near the scenic spot, and the effect will be better.

Napahai is not far from Shangri-La County. If you plan to hire a car, you can take it as one of the stops and play with other scenic spots. In addition to chartered cars, another main way to visit Napahai is to ride a bicycle around the lake. The whole journey is about 40 kilometers, and it takes about three or four hours to ride a circle. The grasslands, lakes and snow-capped mountains along the way are all beautiful. What is even more surprising is that the road into the county town overlooks Songzanlin Temple.

Ride along the highway around the lake, don't enter the scenic spot, and don't need to buy tickets. The highway around the lake is relatively flat, with no sharp bends and wide roads. You can take pictures while riding. If you are physically strong, I suggest you go by bike. It should be noted that you must ride clockwise along the lake, so that the landscape belt around the lake on the west side will go downhill, which is convenient for sightseeing, but there will be some long uphill on the 2 14 national road back to the city, but it will not affect the mood of seeing the scenery. Bicycles can be rented near the parking lot of Shangri-La ancient city. Ordinary cars are around 20 yuan, while mountain bikes will be more expensive 10 yuan. If you don't want to ride too hard, I suggest renting a variable-speed mountain bike, so it will be much easier to ride back to the city uphill.

Special tips

① The ultraviolet rays at the plateau are strong. If you ride along the lake, you must wear light long-sleeved sportswear and pay attention to sun protection.

② The riding time will be longer, and there will be small shops on the road, but it will be more expensive. It is recommended to bring water and dry food.

Grassland is the collective property of Tibetans. Don't set foot in private, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble.

There are many cycling routes in Napahai. It takes about an hour to ride. You can walk or trot.