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Shangri-La

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Shangri-La Travel Guide

Shangri-La is located in the northwestern part of Yunnan in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. It is located at the confluence of the three provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan and Tibet. Shangri-La was formerly known as Zhongdian County. It was renamed due to its similarity to the heavenly location described in James Hilton's 1933 novel "Lost Horizon". In Tibetan, Shangri-la means “Shang Mountain pass”. It is a pure land that perfectly preserves the area’s natural ecology and traditional culture. The grasslands surrounded by snow-capped mountains are full of bright sunshine and fresh air. There are also clear and tranquil lakes as well as magnificent temples and friendly Tibetans.
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What to Do

Looking for things to do in Shangri-La? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Tiger  Leaping  Gorge

Tiger Leaping Gorge

8.3
4.6/53,132 Review
"Hiking"
"Canyons"
Pudacuo National Park

Pudacuo National Park

8.2
4.5/56,041 Review
"Lakes"
"National Parks"
Sungtseling

Sungtseling

7.7
4.5/52,074 Review
"Hiking"
"Temples"
Gadansong Zanlin Temple

Gadansong Zanlin Temple

7.7
4.5/51,223 Review
"Temples"
Balagezong Grand Canyon

Balagezong Grand Canyon

7.5
4.5/51,690 Review
"Rafting"
"Ancient Villages"
Dukezong Ancient Town

Dukezong Ancient Town

6.9
4.5/51,078 Review
"Ancient Towns"
Baishui Terrace

Baishui Terrace

6.7
4.5/5360 Review
"Geological Sites"
Napa Sea

Napa Sea

6.6
4.0/5678 Review
"Lakes"
First bay of the Yangtze River

First bay of the Yangtze River

5.9
4.2/5328 Review
"Rivers"
Shudu Lake

Shudu Lake

5.9
4.6/5191 Review
"Lakes"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Shangri-La, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to Eat

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HONG HONG MO YAN DAN BAN SHAO KAO

HONG HONG MO YAN DAN BAN SHAO KAO

4.9/520 Review
Avg. USD12/person
"Barbeque"
Wucaixueyucang Restaurant
宗喀藏餐

宗喀藏餐

5.0/55 Review
Avg. USD8/person
"Hot Pot"
银同牦牛肉火锅

银同牦牛肉火锅

4.6/580 Review
Avg. USD9/person
"Hot Pot"
"Famous Restaurants"
静静的嘛呢石藏餐

静静的嘛呢石藏餐

4.5/544 Review
Avg. USD11/person
"Yunnan Cuisine"
塔洛藏餐吧

塔洛藏餐吧

4.7/513 Review
Avg. USD11/person
"Yunnan Cuisine"
老字号特色藏餐

老字号特色藏餐

4.8/518 Review
Avg. USD10/person
"Tibetan Cuisine"
ZAI SHUI YI FANG TE SE HUO GUO

ZAI SHUI YI FANG TE SE HUO GUO

4.8/512 Review
Avg. USD11/person
"Hot Pot"
藏味八珍特色小火锅

藏味八珍特色小火锅

4.6/56 Review
Avg. USD11/person
"Hot Pot"
顺顺小吃

顺顺小吃

4.8/535 Review
Avg. USD7/person
"Yunnan Cuisine"
Jijie Restaurant

Jijie Restaurant

5.0/520 Review
Zijiajinniuguan

Zijiajinniuguan

3.0/53 Review
Avg. USD7/person
"Szechuan Cuisine"

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Here are the best places to visit in Shangri-La, including: Pudacuo National Park,Balagezong Grand Canyon,Tiger Leaping Gorge
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You could try Balagezong Grand Canyon,Pudacuo National Park,Tiger Leaping Gorge,Shika Snow Mountain,Dukezong Ancient Town in Shangri-La
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