Summary of a Jiangxi native living in Shangri-La: Travel tips and avoiding pitfalls
Shangri-La is predominantly inhabited by Tibetans, who have their own customs and traditions. If you're planning to visit Shangri-La, it's essential to prepare in advance and learn about the local customs to avoid awkward situations. Here are some travel tips that might help you 😊
Must-visit attractions in Shangri-La:
- Dukezong Ancient Town
- Napa Lake
- Songzanlin Monastery
- Balagezong Scenic Area
- Meili Snow Mountain
- Pudacuo National Park
- Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Yubeng Village
🚗 Transportation in Shangri-La:
✔️ Shangri-La has an airport 🛫, which is a 10-minute drive from Dukezong Ancient Town.
✔️ Shangri-La now has a high-speed rail 🚄 station, located 15 minutes by car from Dukezong Ancient Town.
✔️ The Shangri-La bus station is a 10-minute drive from Dukezong Ancient Town. You can book bus tickets via the WeChat account "Diqing Jiaoyun."
✔️ For attractions within Shangri-La city, such as Napa Lake and Songzanlin Monastery, you can take public buses.
🏨 Accommodation in Shangri-La:
The top recommendation is Dukezong Ancient Town. The "Shangri-La Chuyu FirstHappy Inn" (Dukezong Ancient Town branch) is convenient for visiting other attractions.
⚠️ Shangri-La pitfalls to avoid:
👉🏻 Pay attention to the weather in advance, book tickets and hotels early, and familiarize yourself with local customs.
👉🏻 Do not touch children's heads casually.
👉🏻 Avoid discussing local customs casually.
👉🏻 Do not immediately remove the khata (ceremonial scarf) offered by locals.
👉🏻 Do not speak loudly or take photos indiscriminately in temples.
👉🏻 Do not wear hats or sunglasses in temples.
👉🏻 Avoid wearing revealing clothing when visiting temples (women's skirts should be knee-length or longer).
Make sure to plan your itinerary and prepare thoroughly before your trip!
香格里拉初愉·FirstHappy民宿(独克宗古城店)