Unforgettable Eternal Beautiful City | Dianxi Northwest Chapter

Want to avoid the crowd and have fun? Then you must check out this exclusive guide by Xiaoyou. Beautiful islands, cool summer escapes, artistic journeys... not only is there plenty to eat, drink, and play, but there aren't many people either. You can also take photos that will go viral on your social media. Recommended itinerary: Lijiang Ancient Town - Shangri-La - Lugu Lake - Pudacuo National Park - Songzanlin Monastery - Lamuyangcuo Lake - Tiger Leaping Gorge.

The ancient city of Lijiang has a long history, with the charm of a water town and the appearance of a mountain city. As a city of ethnic minorities with a long history, it integrates the essence of Han, Bai, Yi, and Tibetan ethnic groups from the overall urban layout to engineering and construction, and has its own unique charm of the Naxi ethnic group.
Shangri-La cattle and sheep are in groups, with a clear sky like a mirror, and temples and prayer flags can be seen everywhere.

Lugu Lake

In the early morning, come to Lugu Lake to see the sunrise once. When the golden halo spreads from the horizon to the entire lake, the trees growing in the water are reflected on the entire lake, swaying with ripples, it is so beautiful.

Pudacuo National Park

Located in the central area of the 'Three Parallel Rivers' World Natural Heritage Site in northwest Yunnan, it consists of the international important wetland Bitahai Nature Reserve and the Haba scenic area of the 'Three Parallel Rivers' World Natural Heritage Site. It is mainly composed of Bitahai, Shudu Lake, and Mili Yage Mountain Pasture, and is also one of the main attractions of Shangri-La tourism.

Songzanlin Monastery

The Songzanlin Monastery generally refers to the Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, which is a large-scale ancient castle complex. It was built in 1679 AD (the eleventh year of the Tibetan calendar) and completed in 1681 AD (the year of the Iron Rooster). The Fifth Dalai Lama personally named it 'Ganden Sumtseling'.
The meaning of the name of the lake Lamuyangcuo in Tibetan is 'Holy Mother Soul Lake'. It is located opposite the Songzanlin Monastery. It is very famous in the divine world because it is the soul lake of the famous goddess Palden Lhamo.

Tiger Leaping Gorge

Tiger Leaping Gorge, known as the "dangerous" name of the world, is one of the deepest gorges in China. Tiger Leaping Gorge is divided into Shangri-La section and Lijiang section, and Shangri-La Tiger Leaping Gorge is a national AAAA-level tourist scenic spot, which includes the upper, middle, and lower Tiger Leaping Gorge, as well as the high road hiking route.