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Explore Shangri-La
Seeking 'Shangri-La‘ on the Vanishing Horizon
Shangri La City is the capital of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. In this snowy plateau, you can experience the charm and diversity of Tibetan culture, the beautiful scenery of the plateau, and the local cultural customs .....
Shopping
Shopping

Shangri La Shopping Guide

 ·Main shopping locations

Dukezong Ancient City (Moonlight Ancient City) - Jinlong Street and Cangfang Street in the ancient city, where Tibetan handicrafts, thangka, Tibetan incense, small cultural and creative industries, and specialty stores are concentrated. Street facing shops have a high premium and are suitable for browsing. Compare expensive products before making a purchase.

Xiangyang Road Farmers' Market - a local purchasing place with the highest cost-effectiveness. Yak jerky, milk residue, milk shells, barley pastries, dried mushrooms, affordable prices, you can try them out.

Feima Square (Canghui Warehouse Specialty Storage Supermarket) - a large specialty collection store with clear prices, complete categories, available for tasting, supports shipping, and is suitable for one-stop purchasing souvenirs.

Matsutake mushroom trading market (open during the Matsutake mushroom season from July to September) - buy fresh Matsutake mushrooms, morel mushrooms and other wild mushrooms, with sufficient supply during the season, suitable for purchasing ingredients.

·Must buy specialties/souvenirs

Food category (suitable for personal consumption, gift giving)

Yak jerky/Yak jerky: Half dry or super dry jerky, with original flavor, spicy, and five spice. Prioritize pure yak meat and avoid meat mixed flavors.

Yak dairy products: milk residue, milk residue cake, milk shellfish, butter, with a rich and mellow milk aroma, some of which are slightly sour. It is recommended to try them first.

Highland mushroom: fresh matsutake mushrooms from July to September; Dried goods: morel mushrooms, boletus mushrooms, excellent soup products.

Qingke Series: Qingke Crisp, Qingke Cake, Qingke Wine, individually packaged for easy carrying.

Highland honey: Local wild nectar, suitable for daily soaking in water.

 

·Handmade essay creation (commemorative gift)

Nixi black pottery: National intangible cultural heritage, tea jars, small ornaments, stew pots; Hand crafted inner walls may leave finger marks, while machine-made products have uniform thickness.

Small hand drawn thangka: Small sized portable thangka, the paint on the back of the hand drawn thangka will penetrate; The back of printed materials is clean, and there is a significant price difference.

Tibetan incense, yak hair shawl, Tibetan wooden bowl, prayer pendant.


Quick Facts
Quick Facts
Shangri La - The name comes from the novel "The Vanishing Horizon" by British author James Hilton. The Shangri La depicted in the book has beautiful scenery and simple customs, making it a paradise on earth that people aspire to. This beautiful land has nurtured a unique Yunnan Tibetan culture, and the prosperity of the Tea Horse Ancient Road has promoted cultural exchanges with surrounding areas, gradually forming the Shangri La characteristics of multi-ethnic integration.
Transportation
Transportation

Located in the city center of Shangri-La; Shangri-La Resort, Shangri-La is an excellent hub from which to experience the area. Whether you are trying to arrange for a private car, hail a taxi, or find directions to a nearby bus line, our hotel staff are there to help you and ensure you arrive at your selected destination comfortably and on time.

Arts and Culture
Arts and Culture

The folk art of Shangri La shines like brilliant stars in the cultural night sky. These art forms are the crystallization of the wisdom of various ethnic groups in Diqing, carrying the essence of traditional ethnic culture and enriching the connotation of Shangri La culture.


Nature
Nature

Shangri La has numerous natural landscapes, among which the most famous include:

Shika Snow Mountain

Meili Snow Mountain Feilai Temple Observation Deck

Meili Snow Mountain - Rain Collapse Scenic Area

Meili Snow Mountain Mingyong Glacier Scenic Area

Gadan Songzanlin Temple

Dukezong Ancient Town

Pudacuo National Park 

Shilun Tancheng Museum

Napahai Nature Reserve

White Water Terrace

Tiger Leaping Gorge

Hotel Features
Hotel Features
Shangri-La Resort,Shangri-La is located in Jiantang Town, Shangri La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, with a beautiful meaning of tracing its origins. As a return to Shangri La Group, the hotel design incorporates the unique local Yunnan Tibetan culture and modern design concepts, making it a treasure level Tibetan palace style hotel. Going to Shangri La and living in Shangri La stems from a sense of authenticity and search.  

Address

No. 1 Chicika Street, Jiantang Town, Shangri-La, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
Yunnan Province 674499 China

Phone

(86 887) 899 8998

Check-in / Check-out

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