Find 'the Sun and Moon in the Heart'
Shangri-La is also known as 'the sun and moon in the heart' in Tibetan. This famous city is the paradise that James Hilton described in his novel and once you arrive and see its beauty, you'll understand why! Loved by the local Tibetan people, this city is full of uniqueness and natural beauty. It is Shangri-La!
This 4-day Shangri-La tour will not only impress you with charming landscape and the holy Songzanlin Monastery but will also connect you with local people.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Visit a Nonpublic Dormitory of Songzanlin Monastery
Talk with a local religious leader in his dormitory's study room, which is not normally open to tourists. If you are lucky, you might meet a living Buddha!
![Songzanlin Lamasery](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
![be blessed by a lama](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
Walk in a Tibetan Family's House
Avoid the commercial house tours like the one near the Pudacuo National Park and visit a traditional Tibetan family's house near quiet Napa Lake. There, you will enjoy some homemade Tibetan snacks and friendly conversation.
![Napa Lake](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
![Enjoy some snacks](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
Paint Your Own Thangka
Learn how to paint a thangka and take the good luck and energy from Shangri-La back home with you.
![Learn to paint a Thangka](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
![learn with a Tibetan Thangka artist](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
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Wonderful experience in China
![]() The guides were kind, friendly, knowledgeable and flexible. They were sensitive to our needs and did above and beyond. Thank you all for your kind hospitality and see you again next year for another visit to such a beautiful country China!! more
Jun 2024, K Abdalla
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Treated like family
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Apr 2024, Ran Rana
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Wonderful Tour Guide
![]() This was my first time to join China Highlights for the trip to LIjiang and Shangri-la in China. Ms. Alice Lu picked us on time from the airport and dropped us to the hotel then helped us to settle down at the hotel and give us a briefing about the schedule of next several days and recommended some local restaurants to us before her departure.Alice is a polite, patient, organized and good experienced planner. She has shown herself is not only a professional tour guide, but an experienced photographer and body guard. more
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Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
Free Exploration
Songzanlin Lamasery, Visit a Lama's Dormitory, and Pudacuo National Park Tour.
Nixi Tibetan Village, Visit a Tibetan Family, Napa Lake, Shangri-La Old Town, and Learn about Thangka.
Hotel Selection
—the Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.
![Songtsam Retreat Shangri-La](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
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Price includes:
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- English speaking local guide
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
Tour code: zd-1