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Diqing, also named Shangri-La, is a famous area with numerous natural landscapes and unique Tibetan customs. The attractions listed below cover the top tourist resources in Shangri-La: the sacred monasteries and lamaseries, the magnificent snow mountains, the unique terrace in Baishuitai, the simple villages, and the peaceful lakes.
If you want to experience unique Tibetan customs and appreciate the wonderful natural landscapes, you can choose one of our Shangri-La tours to discover Shangri-La’s beauties.
Tourist Attractions in Shangri La
Gedan Eastern Grove Monastery and Feilaisi Monastery 5/5
Feilai Temple is located around 10 kilometers away from Deqen Town. Feilai Temple means Guibading Temple in Tibetan. It has a legend that the temple was built by one Sakyamuni Buddha who flying to here from Tibet. It is the place for Tibetans to pay homage to the sacred mountains and it is said that circumamb... more about Feilai Temple
Meili Snow Mountain 4.75/5
Meili Snow Mountain has long been famous for its main peak, Kang Karpo Peak, which has an elevation of 6,470 meters (21,221 feet) above sea level and is the highest peak in Yunnan. Surrounded by 13 lesser peaks, the subject of an enchanting tale, Kang Karpo Peak (which means “White Snow Mountain” ... more about Meili Snow Mountain
Baishuitai 4.65/5
Located 101 kilometers northwest of the Zhong dian county seat, the Baishui Terrace is one of the most important scenic spots of the Zhongdian county, Diqing Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Snugly situated on a mountain slope 2,380 meters (about 7,806 feet) above sea level, Baishui Terrace, 140 meters (... more about Baishui Terrace
Songzanlin Lamasery 4.54/5
Accolades This is the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple complex in Yunnan Province. It is called the Little Potala Palace. In 1993, it was listed as a Key Provincial Protection Unit of Cultural Relics by the government of Yunnan Province. History Songzanlin Monastery (in Mandarin 松赞林寺, Sōngzànlí... more about Song Zanling Monastery
White Horse Snow Mountain 4.5/5
Baimang Snow Mountain is the biggest and the highest nature reserve in Yunnan province. The highest peak of the mountain is covered with snow all year around. The area of 180,000 hectares that surrounds mountain is a nature reserve, where complete vertical sight of virgin forest and rare plants and animals co... more about Baimang Snow Mountain
Nixi black Pottery Village 4.5/5
This is a small Tibetan village nestling along the popular adventure route from Deqing to Zhongdian in Yunnan Province. Nixi Village is the most "Shangri-la" part of Shangri-la. A tiny village standing by green grassland on which flocks of yaks, sheep and horses graze gives a sense of timeless tranq... more about Nixi Pottery Village
Lake Bita and Lake Shudu 4.36/5
Bitahai Lake is regarded as a pearl of the Plateau, the most charming view is the tower-like hill and this clear, peaceful water. Such the particular water, flowers and animals form two peculiar wonders of the Bitahai Lake: Fish Drunk by Azalea and An Old Bear Catches Fish. The Bitahai Lake Nature Reserve oc... more about Bitahai Lake
Mingyong Glaciers 4.33/5
Mingyong Glacier is located in Deqen county, northwest of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province and is 48 kilometers from the county seat. The Mingyong Glacier derives from Mount Kang Karbo, the main peak of the Meli Snow Mountains. They wind down along the valley, their ice tongues stretchi... more about Mingyong Glacier
Lake Napa 3.69/5
Lake Napa Wetlands, or Lake Napa Nature Reserve (aka Lake Napa), lying in the valley of a high mountain plateau situated about 3270 m above sea level and covering 660 sq km , is located about 400 km northwest, as the crow flies, of the capital, Kunming, and about 100 km northwest – also as the crow flie... more about Napahai Lake
Yubeng Village
Yubeng Village is a beautiful and miraculous place. When walking in the village, tourists will have a sense of walking at Shangri-la. Located at the back of the Meli Snow Mountains, it is surrounded by mountains. Because of its unique location, there are only 20 households living here and connects outside wor... more about Yubeng Village
