Five Days and Four Nights In-Depth Tour of Shangri-La, Encounter the Last Secret Land on Earth!

📅 Highlights of the Itinerary ✅ Immersive experience of Tibetan culture ✅ Check in at Songzanlin Monastery, the "Little Potala Palace" ✅ Light hiking in Pudacuo National Park ✅ Horseback riding and bird watching on Napahai Grassland ✅ Stunning canyon views at Tiger Leaping Gorge 🗓️ Daily Itinerary Day 1: First Encounter with Shangri-La 🏡 Accommodation: Tibetan-style guesthouse in Dukezong Ancient Town (recommended near Moonlight City) 🌟 Highlights: Stroll through Dukezong Ancient Town and feel the Tibetan style Spin the world's largest prayer wheel (requires 8-10 people working together) Taste authentic Tibetan cuisine: yak meat hotpot + butter tea 📌 Tips: Avoid strenuous exercise on the first day and pay attention to adapting to the high-altitude environment Day 2: Fairyland Pudacuo 🎫 Ticket: 138 RMB (including sightseeing bus) 🚶 Recommended route: 1. Shudu Lake lakeside hike (3km wooden boardwalk) 2. Bird watching at Bita Hai Wetland 📸 Photo spots: Morning mist at Shudu Lake (recommended arrival before 8:30) Tibetan fragrant pig herd at the pasture 🍴 Dining: It is recommended to bring your own snacks and hot water Day 3: Tibetan Culture Experience ⛩ Songzanlin Monastery (90 RMB): Observe morning prayers (7:00-8:00) Best panoramic photo spot: Lamuyangcuo Lake in front of the monastery 🌿 Napahai Lakeside (free): Horseback riding experience (about 80-120 RMB/hour) Black-necked crane watching (November to March) 🏨 Accommodation: Grassland view guesthouse (recommended star-gazing room type) Day 4: Tiger Leaping Gorge + Return to Lijiang 💦 Tiger Leaping Gorge (45 RMB): Hike to the Upper Tiger Leaping Viewing Platform (about 1 hour) Best viewing time: May to October during high water season 🚗 Transportation: Shared ride from Shangri-La to Lijiang (about 3 hours) 🌃 Lijiang night tour: Sifang Street Night Market 💰 Budget Reference (per person) Tickets: 273 RMB Accommodation: 800-1200 RMB (4 nights) Meals: 500-800 RMB Transportation: 400-600 RMB Others: 300-500 RMB (horse riding and other experiences) ⚠️ Important Tips 1️⃣ Prevention of altitude sickness: Take Rhodiola 7 days in advance Prepare oxygen bottles (available at ancient town pharmacies) Avoid strenuous exercise and alcohol 2️⃣ Equipment checklist: Three-piece sun protection set (sunglasses + hat + sunscreen) Warm clothing (large temperature difference between day and night) Comfortable hiking shoes Power bank (charging is inconvenient in scenic spots) 3️⃣ Cultural taboos: Do not wear hats or step on thresholds inside temples Spin prayer wheels clockwise Do not casually photograph monks’ faces 🍽️ Food Recommendations 🔸 Must-try Tibetan dishes: Butter tea (salty or sweet) Tsampa (roasted barley flour) Yak yogurt (served with honey) 🔸 Specialty restaurants: Regong Artisan Pavilion (Tibetan hotpot) Quiet Mani Stone (modern Tibetan cuisine) Ancient Town Tibetan Family Banquet (with song and dance) 📸 Best Photo Spots 1️⃣ Sunrise golden roof at Songzanlin Monastery 2️⃣ Napahai Lakeside Road 3️⃣ Night view of Dukezong Ancient Town 4️⃣ Pudacuo Shudu Lake boardwalk 5️⃣ Tiger Leaping Gorge viewing platform "This is not Tibet, yet it has the purest Tibetan style A spiritual sanctuary at 3,300 meters above sea level, waiting for you to discover" 💡 Tips: May to October is the best travel season It is recommended to purchase travel accident insurance Carry important documents with you Book accommodations in advance during peak season