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#Shangri-La Off-the-Beaten-Path Deep Dive Itinerary - Day 1: Arrive in Shang

Itinerary - Day 1: Arrive in Shangri-La, Experience the Charm of the Ancient City: Arrive in Shangri-La in the morning, head to Dukezong Ancient City, visit the world's largest prayer wheel, stroll along the thousand-year-old flagstone path with horse hoof prints, and you can also rent Tibetan clothes for a photoshoot. Enjoy yak hotpot and barley cakes at Jingjing's Mani Stone Tibetan Restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Songzanlin Monastery, admire its golden roofs and red walls, and take reflection photos at Lamuyangcuo Lake, remembering to observe religious etiquette. Stay overnight at "Arro Khampa" Tibetan Guesthouse within the ancient city to experience the fire pit culture. - Day 2: Explore Pudacuo National Park: Depart from Shangri-La city center in the morning, you can choose to self-drive or take a special shuttle bus. After entering the park, take the sightseeing bus to Shudu Lake, hike along the 3.3-kilometer wooden boardwalk, enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, and you might encounter squirrels and wild ducks. Afterwards, head to Youyou Trail, walk 2.2 kilometers, feel the tranquility of the primeval forest, and admire the Tyndall effect. Have your own packed lunch or dine at a restaurant in the scenic area's rest area. In the afternoon, visit Xiage Tibetan Cultural Village to experience Thangka painting and Tibetan incense making, and taste butter tea and tsampa. You can stay overnight at a guesthouse near the park entrance, such as "Yunjue Qijing". - Day 3: Napa Lake Cycling and Cultural Experience: In the morning, rent an electric scooter or bicycle to cycle around Napa Lake. Navigate to "Huanhu Road" (Lake Ring Road) to avoid paid horse riding areas and enjoy the grassland and lake scenery. In the afternoon, visit Nixi Village to experience black pottery handicraft, making a butter tea pot under the guidance of an intangible cultural heritage artisan. Enjoy a Tibetan family dinner, watch the Xianzi dance, and taste yak hotpot and barley wine. Stay overnight at "Impression Tianlu" View Hotel near Napa Lake to enjoy the lake view. - Day 4: Snow Mountain Pilgrimage or Off-the-Beaten-Path Exploration (Choose One): If you choose Option A, you can charter a car to Wudi Lake for a light trek, experiencing alpine lake camping and stargazing photography; a guide is required. If you choose Option B, head to Shika Snow Mountain, take the cable car to the summit, and overlook the Meili, Yulong, and Daocheng Three Sacred Mountains from the 4500-meter altitude observation deck. - Day 5: Natural Wonders Tour Before Departure: In the morning, you can visit Baishuitai to admire the beautiful "Cotton Castle" travertine pools, or go to Balagezong Grand Canyon to experience the glass skywalk and the thousand-year-old Bodhi Buddha's Hand. Afterwards, return to Shangri-La city center. Depending on your flight or train schedule, allow 2 hours to get to the airport or station for check-in and waiting. Ticket Information - Pudacuo National Park entrance ticket + sightseeing bus combo ticket: 138 RMB/person; Shudu Lake boat ride: an additional 65 RMB/person. - Songzanlin Monastery entrance ticket: 90 RMB/person. - Shika Snow Mountain cable car ticket: 220 RMB/person. - Baishuitai entrance ticket: 30 RMB/person; Balagezong Grand Canyon entrance ticket: 165 RMB/person. Food Recommendations - Yak hotpot, recommended at Jingjing's Mani Stone Tibetan Restaurant. - Matsutake mushroom stewed chicken, available at Zangwei Xiaochu (Tibetan Flavor Kitchen) (seasonal, limited to rainy season). - Butter tea + tsampa, can be tasted during a visit to a Tibetan family in the ancient city. - Yak yogurt, recommended at Ama's Butter Tea. Important Notes - During the National Day holiday, temperatures in Shangri-La are lower. Bring warm clothing such as thick jackets and windbreakers. Also, prepare for sun protection by bringing high-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, etc. - The scenic areas are at high altitudes. Prepare anti-altitude sickness medications such as oxygen cylinders and Rhodiola in advance. Avoid strenuous exercise during your visit. - Book accommodation and tickets in advance, as the National Day holiday is a peak travel season to avoid delays to your itinerary.
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