Is it suitable to go to Shangri-La in winter? Is it cold in Shangri-La in winter?

Winter is not a good time to go to Shangri-La. It was so cold in Shangri-La in winter that my legs and feet cramped up from the cold. At that time, the average outdoor temperature will be around -3.8℃. If there is no heating equipment, the average indoor temperature will be only 1.9℃; the temperature at night will be even lower. In addition to the low temperature and cold temperature, there are very few people and cars on the streets, and most of the roads leading to various scenic spots will be icy, and the snow-capped mountains will also be closed. Moreover, many hotels in Shangri-La are closed in winter because the water pipes are frozen and there is no water. The flush toilet didn't work and there was no hot shower. In short, people who are afraid of hardship should not go to Shangri-La in winter.

The best time to travel to Shangri-La

The best time to travel to Shangri-La is May-July and September-October. Because it is located on a plateau with complex landforms and is affected by natural conditions, the choice of season is very important when traveling to Shangri-La. The best times to travel to Shangri-La are late spring and early summer from May to July and autumn from September to October. Apart from the festivals, the temperature and weather conditions during this period are the most suitable for traveling. The flowers are in bloom, the grass and trees are green, the sky is endless blue, and the scenery is the most beautiful. However, the temperature difference between these two seasons is also large.

Spring, especially early spring, is the snow melting period and is relatively cold, with temperatures around 5-20°C. Summer is the season with the highest temperature, and it is also the rainy season. The lake has a large amount of water, but landslides often occur when it rains on the road. The temperature is about 15-30℃. The scenery is the most beautiful in autumn, when the temperature is about 5-30℃.