The news was updated on July 4, 2019. 

Recent aerial photos show the construction of Yuxi-Mohan railway, which makes an essential part of the China-Laos railway, is in full swing in the south of Yunnan province. 

Via Laos, the 507.4-kilometer railway could be furthered extended to some other ASEAN nations of Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore in the future.

As of the end of April 2019, the railway project consumed 29.4 billion yuan, accounting for 58.3% of the estimated total investment of 51.6 billion yuan.

The railway is expected to open to traffic by the end of 2021, giving impetus to success of the China-ASEAN free trade area.

Source from Yunnan Gateway

Zhonghe Temple of Cangshan

Zhonghe Temple(中和寺) is named after the Zhonghe Peak of Cangshan, built on the mountainside of Zhonghe Peak. It was once crowned by the Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. Built in Ming Dynasty, it is one of the famous Taoist temples in Dali. On the 9^th day of the first lunar month, the “Songhuahui” of the Taoist which is a activity to offer sacrifice to Jade Emperor is the grandest temple fair of Zhonghe Temple. Enjoying the continuous pilgrims, the fair lasts for more than 10 days. Due to its special location, it is the best place to overlook the landscape of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake.

How to get to Zhonghe Temple?

There is tourism cableway in Mt. Cangshan. Next station is located in west of a racetrack in Dali March Street, and the previous station is Zhonghe Temple. Travelers also can choose to climb Cangshan Mountain.

By Bus: No.4, 9 Bus is available from Dali Old Town to Gantong Temple Station and walk about 2 kilometers to Lower Station of Gantong Cableway. There are direct sightseeing buses running between Dali Old Town and Ximatan Cableway / Gantong Cableway.

By Bike: Rent bicycles in the old town and get out of Cangshan Gate and ride another 1 kilometer to the foot of Cangshan Mountain.

By Walk: Get out of South Gate and walk west along Yita Road for about 1.9 kilometers or get out of Cangshan Gate (West Gate) and walk along about 1 kilometer to the footpath

History of Zhonghe Temple

Zhonghe Temple was built in the Nanzhao Kingdom of Tang Dynasty(AD 738-902) firstly. During the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty (AD 1522 ~ 1566), it was rebuilt. To the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty (AD 1851-1861), it was destroyed again. The only remaining Lingxiaobaodian Hall and Juxianlou are the buildings that rebuilt in the twenty-sixth year of Guangxu (AD 1900). In recent years, the Wangmu Hall, the North and South Linguan Pavilion and the Guanhai Promenade have been rebuilt.

What to See

Religion

The “Songhuahui” of the Taoist is the most prestigious temple fair of Zhonghe Temple, offering the sacrifice to the Jade Emperor. Zhonghe Temple has become one of the famous Taoist temples with more worshippers in the Dali area. According to the general religious knowledge, the Taoist temple should only be dedicated to the Taoist statues. However, there are also Buddhist statues here. This is the product of the integration of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism in Dali.

Nearby Attraction

Cangshan Mountain

Cangshan Mountain lies west of Dali Ancient City and Erhai Lake and includes 19 peaks and 18 streams. Mt.Cangshan’s 19 peaks extend 50km north to south in their column formation like a screen. The highest peak is Malong Peak with the height of 4,122 meters (13,524 feet). Waterfalls and surging rivers emit thunderous roars. Malongfeng, the main peak, shoots up into the sky with its top clogged with dazzling snow all the year round. ‘Clouds, Snow, Peaks and Streams’ are four spectacular views of the Mountain. May and June are the perfect months to visit Cangshan Mountain since at that time it’s carpeted with many kinds of flowers.  The azaleas  are the most eye-catching.

Useful Travel Tips

• A cable car is now available on the Cangshan Mountain with day tours at the foot of the mountain. The route of cable cars starts the west of Dali ancient town and stops at Zhonghe Temple. It costs 35 yuan for a round trip ticket. There, visitors can walk along Yudai Lu, a 18km newly built path on the waist of the mountain.
• At the foot of the mountain, local people rent horses, so visitor can choose to ride a horse to Zhonghe Temple. It costs about an hour and about 80 yuan.
• Ximatan Cable Car Running Time: 08:00~17:00; Gantong Cable Car Running Time: 08:00~17:00; Zhonghe Cable Car Running Time: 09:00~16:00.

Tibetan Restaurants

Jingjing’s Mani Stone Tibetan Restaurant (静静的嘛呢石藏餐)

• Address: No. 3 Zuobari (near Sifang Street), Dukezong Ancient Town (独克宗古城)
• Specialties: Yak hot pot with a delicious and moderately spicy flavor. The yak meat is chewy and well-seasoned.
• Operating Hours: 10:00-23:00
• Average Cost per Person: Over 80 yuan.

Minzhu Lamu Shangri-La Kitchen (敏珠拉姆香格里拉厨房)

• Address: No. 66, Chici Ka Street (池慈卡街)
• Specialties: Roast lamb chops, Lhasa tofu, wooden bowl yogurt, and other traditional Tibetan dishes.
• Operating Hours: 10:00-14:00; 16:30-21:30
• Average Cost per Person: Varies depending on your choice.

Gu Bo Lang (古波廊)

• Address: Inside Dukezong Ancient Town (独克宗古城)
• Specialties: Traditional Tibetan food and drinks. The restaurant’s interior is decorated in a Tibetan style.

Multi-Cuisine Restaurants

Kangba Herdsman Tibetan Restaurant (康巴牧人藏餐吧)

• Address: Inside Dukezong Ancient Town (独克宗古城)
• Specialties: Tibetan cuisine. Enjoy the beautiful views of Dukezong Ancient Town (独克宗古城), especially the White Pagoda Square and the giant prayer wheel.
• Average Cost per Person: Moderate price range.

Other Recommendations

Jingfeng Food Court (经幡食苑藏餐·小吃)

• Address: Inside Dukezong Ancient Town (独克宗古城)
• Specialties: Good value for money with a pleasant dining environment. Offers Tibetan stir-fries and hot pot, perfect for those who want to try authentic Tibetan food.
• Average Cost per Person: Around 40 yuan.

Zangfeng Garden (藏风苑·小吃·特色菜)

• Address: Inside Dukezong Ancient Town (独克宗古城)
• Specialties: Fresh mushroom hot pot, suitable for those who enjoy Yunnan specialty dishes.
• Average Cost per Person: Around 40 yuan.

Tips

• Reservations: It is recommended to make a reservation in advance, especially during the peak tourist season, to ensure a table.
• Operating Hours: The operating hours of some restaurants may vary with the seasons, so it is advisable to confirm in advance.
• Cultural Experience: While enjoying the food, you can also experience the local Tibetan culture, such as participating in Tibetan song and dance activities in the evening.

Tibetan Restaurants

Minzhu Lamu Shangri-La Kitchen (敏珠拉姆香格里拉厨房)

• Address: No. 66, Chici Ka Street (池慈卡街), Shangri-La City (香格里拉市)
• Specialties: Roast lamb chops, Lhasa tofu, wooden bowl yogurt, and other traditional Tibetan dishes.
• Operating Hours: 10:00-14:00; 16:30-21:30
• Average Cost per Person: Varies depending on your choice.

Guoben Hot Pot (锅奔火锅)

• Address: Various locations in Shangri-La (香格里拉)
• Specialties: A traditional Tibetan hot pot made with wild vegetables, potatoes, boiled pork tripe, tofu, boiled ham, tree mushrooms, and pipa pork.
• Operating Hours: Varies by location.
• Average Cost per Person: Moderate price range.

Multi-Cuisine Restaurants

Tibet Café (西藏咖啡馆)

• Address: Changzheng Road (长征路), near the Martyr’s Cemetery (烈士陵园), Shangri-La City (香格里拉市)
• Tel: 0887-823-0282
• Specialties: A variety of Western and Tibetan specialties, including Guoben Hot Pot.
• Operating Hours: Daily, 10:00-22:00
• Average Cost per Person: Moderate price range.

Potala Wooden Restaurant (布达拉木餐厅)

• Address: No. 46, North Gate, Dukezong Ancient Town (独克宗古城北门街46号)
• Tel: 0887-8228612
• Specialties: Yak hot pot, yogurt, lamb kebabs, and other Tibetan dishes.
• Operating Hours: Daily, 11:00-22:00
• Average Cost per Person: Moderate price range.

Fine Dining

Shangri-La Hotel, Shangri-La (香格里拉大酒店)

• Address: No. 28, Changzheng Road (长征路28号), Shangri-La City (香格里拉市)
• Tel: +86-887-8228000
• Specialties: Offers a variety of international cuisine, including Chinese, Western, and Japanese dishes. The hotel also features a luxurious dining environment and high-quality service.
• Operating Hours: Varies by restaurant.
• Average Cost per Person: Higher price range.

Local Favorites

Yintong Restaurant (银通餐厅)

• Address: No. 32, Beimen Street (北门街32号), Shangri-La City (香格里拉市)
• Tel: 13988719963
• Specialties: Stewed yak, highland barley cake, and other Tibetan dishes.
• Operating Hours: Daily, 10:00-22:00
• Average Cost per Person: Moderate price range.

Tips for Dining in Shangri-La

• Reservations: It is recommended to make a reservation, especially during the peak tourist season, to ensure a table.
• Local Ingredients: Many restaurants in Shangri-La use locally sourced ingredients, which are fresh and full of flavor.
• Cultural Experience: While enjoying the food, you can also experience the local Tibetan culture, such as participating in Tibetan song and dance activities in the evening.

Jingjing’s Mani Stone Tibetan Restaurant (静静的嘛呢石藏餐)

• Address: No. 3 Zuobari (near Sifang Street), Dukezong Ancient Town (独克宗古城), Shangri-La City (香格里拉市)
• Specialties: Yak hot pot with a delicious and moderately spicy flavor. The yak meat is chewy and well-seasoned.
• Operating Hours: 10:00-23:00
• Average Cost per Person: Over 80 yuan

Minzhu Lamu Shangri-La Kitchen (敏珠拉姆香格里拉厨房)

• Address: No. 66, Chici Ka Street (池慈卡街), Shangri-La City (香格里拉市)
• Specialties: Roast lamb chops, Lhasa tofu, wooden bowl yogurt, and other traditional Tibetan dishes.
• Operating Hours: 10:00-14:00; 16:30-21:30
• Average Cost per Person: Varies depending on your choice

Wucai Xueyu Tibetan Restaurant (五彩雪域藏餐馆)

• Address: Opposite Shangri-La Bus Station (香格里拉客运站对面)
• Specialties: Mushroom sashimi, fried pork ribs, tender yak meat, fragrant butter tea, and sweet and sour cheese.
• Operating Hours: Daily, 10:00-22:00
• Average Cost per Person: Moderate price range

Yin Tong Convenience Snack (银同便民小吃)

• Address: Inside Shangri-La City (香格里拉市内)
• Specialties: Delicious yak hot pot, yam and radish hot pot, fresh and tasty ingredients.
• Operating Hours: Daily, 10:00-22:00
• Average Cost per Person: Moderate price range

Shun Shun Snack (顺顺小吃)

• Address: Inside Dukezong Ancient Town (独克宗古城内)
• Specialties: Yak hot pot with a rich flavor, barley cakes, and butter tea.
• Operating Hours: Daily, 10:00-22:00
• Average Cost per Person: Affordable

Honghong Smokeless Stone Grill (宏宏无烟石板烧烤)

• Address: Inside Shangri-La City (香格里拉市内)
• Specialties: Smokeless stone grill with fresh ingredients, including yak meat, pork belly, and more.
• Operating Hours: Daily, 11:00-22:00
• Average Cost per Person: Moderate price range

Zongka Tibetan Restaurant (宗喀藏餐)

• Address: Inside Dukezong Ancient Town (独克宗古城内)
• Specialties: Authentic Tibetan dishes, including yak hot pot, butter tea, and homemade yogurt.
• Operating Hours: Daily, 10:00-22:00
• Average Cost per Person: Affordable

Tips for Dining in Shangri-La

• Reservations: It is recommended to make a reservation, especially during the peak tourist season, to ensure a table.
• Local Ingredients: Many restaurants in Shangri-La use locally sourced ingredients, which are fresh and full of flavor.
• Cultural Experience: While enjoying the food, you can also experience the local Tibetan culture, such as participating in Tibetan song and dance activities in the evening.

Xishuangbanna – Bangkok Flights offer the flight schedules and ticket booking between Xishuangbanna and Bangkok, which are two popular destinations for domesticand international tourists. Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, located in the southernmost part of Yunnan Province, is a minority autonomous prefecture under the jurisdiction of Yunnan Province. There is the only rainforest nature reserve in China, where many rare animals and plants live. The annual Water splashing Festival is held on April 13-15 and is known as the Oriental Carnival.Suvarnabhumi Airport, also known unofficially as Bangkok Airport, is one of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand. The other older one is Don Mueang International Airport. Suvarnabhumi covers an area of 3,240 ha (32.4 km²; 8,000 acres), making it one of the biggest international airports in Southeast Asia and a regional hub for aviation.

Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport西双版纳嘎洒机场
Address: Jichang(airport) Highway, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna西双版纳傣族自治州景洪市机场公路
Tel: 0691-2159129/0691-2159130
Airport Transportation: There are airport shuttle buses and taxis departing from Xishuangbanna Airport every day.

Suvarnabhumi International Airport素万那普国际机场
Address: East suburb of Bangkok, Thailand泰国曼谷东郊
Tel: 157481749
Airport Transportation: There are airport shuttle buses and taxis departing from Suvarnabhumi International Airport Airport every day.

Xishuangbanna to Bangkok Flight Schedules

Everyweek, there will be around 20 flights departing from Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport and arriving at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, provided by China Eastern Airlines, Ruili Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Xiangpen Airlines and Sichuang Airlines. There is no direct flight runs from Xishuangbanna to Bangkok and the non-direct flights are available on everyday and stopover at Kunming. The non-direct takes about 5 hours to 17 hours. See below detailed flight schedules.

Bangkok to Xishuangbanna Flight Schedule

Everyweek, there will be around 15 flights departing from Suvarnabhumi International Airport and arriving at Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport, provided by China Eastern Airlines, Ruili Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Xiangpen Airlines and Sichuang Airlines. There is no direct flight runs from Bangkok to Xishuangbanna and the non-direct flights are available on everyday and stopover at Kunming. The non-direct takes about 6 hours to 20 hours. See below detailed flight schedules.

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2. If you wan to book ticket and arrange a Xishuangbanna-Bangkok tour, please contact us, 
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3. The ticket price is changing, sometimes there are discounts, while sometimes not.

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Tiger Leaping Gorge Rafting

Qianxun Pagoda of Chongsheng Monastery

Qianxun Pagoda(千寻塔) is located in Chongsheng Monastery of Dali City. It is the biggest one of the Three Pagodas. It is the hollow square pagoda with 16 stories. There is a marble Buddha statue in the shrine each story. The magnificent and well-known Qianxun Pagoda was built in Quan Fengyou Period(劝丰祐)(824-859) of Nanzhao Kingdom. Many sciptures and statues were founded in Qianxun Pagoda, which show the prosperous Buddhism of Nanzhao Kingdom.

How to Get to Qianxun Pagoda?

Travelers can use our private car taking to Qianxun Pagoda in Dali. If you are independent travelers, you can take bus or go by walking.

Dali Old Town – Three Pagodas Sightseeing Tourist Bus: The direct sightseeing buses between Dali Old Town Tourist Center and Chongsheng Three Pagodas are available during 08:30~17:30. It only needs 10 minutes for the drive.

Daili Old Town North Gate – Three Pagodas: Travelers can take 20~30 minutes’ walk from the North Gate of Dali Old Town to Three Pagodas. Buses also available and you can take No.19 bus from the North Gate to Three Pagoda Park.

History

The main pagoda, known as Qianxun Pagoda, reportedly built during 824-840 AD by King Quan Fengyou of the Nanzhao State, is 69.6 meters (227 feet) high and known as one of the tallest pagodas in Chinese history. The central pagoda is square shaped and composed of 16 stories; each story has multiple tiers of upturned eaves.

There is a carved shrine containing a white marble sitting Buddha statue at the center of each fa?ade of every story. The body of the pagoda is hollow from the first to the eighth story, surrounded with 3.3 meters (10 feet) thick walls. In 1978, more than 700 Buddhist antiques, including sculptures made of gold, silver, wood or crystal and documents, were found in the body during a major repairing work. The designers of the pagoda are supposed to have come from Xi’an, the capital of Tang Dynasty at that time and the location of another pagoda-Big Goose Pagoda, which shares the similar style but is 200 years older.

Useful Travel Tips

1. Battery Cars

Battery cars in the tourist area are available in several spots – Entrance Gate, Reflection Pond, Daxiongbao Hall, Wanghai Tower. It takes 25 Yuan for battery cars.

2. Photography Tips

Photographers should catch the best scenery of Three Pagodas and Chongsheng Temple in two famous spots – the Reflection Pond and Wanghai Tower. The Reflection Pond is a good site to capture full-face photo, pagoda, blue sky and white cloud reflection in the water, in this way, “the six pagodas” would get into your pictures. Standing on the top of Wanghai Tower, travelers can capture full view of Three Pagodas and Chongsheng Temple in a line and Erhai Lake from afar.

Nearby Attractions

Cangshan Mountain
Dali Ancient Town
Erhai Lake

Xishuangbanna Scenic Shuttle Bus Routes and Timetable

Timetable for Other Scenic Shuttle Bus Routes

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Overview

• Location: Haba Snow Mountain (哈巴雪山) is located in the southeastern part of Shangri-La City (香格里拉市), Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, 120 kilometers away from Shangri-La City.
• Total Distance: Approximately 37 kilometers.
• Main Attractions: Fuxiang Terrace (焚香台), Shuanghai Lake (双海), Heihai Lake (黑海), Husband and Wife Lake (夫妻湖), Wanhai Lake (湾海), Huanghai Lake (黄海), Jizhi Pasture (几支牧场), and Baishibay (白石湾).
• Route Features: Diverse landscapes along the way, including snow-capped mountains, forests, meadows, azalea forests, alpine coniferous forests, valleys, and numerous lakes.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

• Starting Point: Haba Luo Village (海巴洛村)
• Route: Depart from Haba Luo Village (海巴洛村), pass through Fuxiang Terrace (焚香台) and Shuanghai Lake (双海), and arrive at Heihai Lake (黑海).
• Distance: About 10 kilometers.
• Duration: Approximately 4-6 hours.

Day 2

• Starting Point: Heihai Lake (黑海)
• Route: Depart from Heihai Lake (黑海), pass through Husband and Wife Lake (夫妻湖), Wanhai Lake (湾海), and Huanghai Lake (黄海), and arrive at Jizhi Pasture (几支牧场).
• Distance: About 12 kilometers.
• Duration: Approximately 5-7 hours.

Day 3

• Starting Point: Jizhi Pasture (几支牧场)
• Route: Depart from Jizhi Pasture (几支牧场), pass through Baishibay (白石湾), and return to Haba Luo Village (海巴洛村).
• Distance: About 15 kilometers.
• Duration: Approximately 6-8 hours.

Preparations for Hiking

Equipment

• Sleeping Bag: It is recommended to bring a sleeping bag suitable for low temperatures (-15°C).
• Other Gear: Ice claws, ice axe, trekking poles, etc.

Accommodation

• Options: Simple cabins are available for accommodation in Haba Village (哈巴村) and the Base Camp (大本营).

Best Season

• Months: April to June and September to December, when the weather is more stable and the scenery is at its best.

Transportation Guide

From Lijiang

• Route: Take a bus to Haba Village (哈巴村), which takes about 5 hours.

From Shangri-La

• Route: Take a bus to Haba Village (哈巴村), which takes about 3-4 hours.

Tips

Altitude Sickness

• Precautions: Haba Snow Mountain (哈巴雪山) is at a high altitude. Be aware of and take measures to prevent altitude sickness.

Environmental Protection

• Guidelines: During the hike, pay attention to environmental protection and do not litter indiscriminately.

Geographical Location

• Coordinates: 100°02’18” – 100°14’30” East Longitude, 27°10’00” – 27°24’28” North Latitude.
• Surrounding Landmarks: Opposite Yulong Snow Mountain (玉龙雪山) in Lijiang City, separated by Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).

Topography and Landform

• Main Peak Elevation: 5396 meters.
• Characteristics: Haba Snow Mountain (哈巴雪山) is a typical fault-block mountain that has rapidly uplifted since the early Pleistocene.
• Rivers: Jinsha River (金沙江) and its tributary Haba River (哈巴河).

Transportation Guide

• From Shangri-La City: 120 kilometers away from Shangri-La City (香格里拉市), with roads leading to the Haba Snow Mountain Scenic Area (哈巴雪山风景区).
• From Lijiang: First go to Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡), then proceed to Haba Village (哈巴村).

Travel Itinerary

• Day 1: Lijiang Ancient Town (丽江古城) → Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡) → Haba Village (哈巴村).
• Day 2: Haba Village (哈巴村) → Primeval Forest/Snow Mountain Meadow → Snow Mountain Valley → Haba Base Camp (哈巴大本营).
• Day 3: Haba Base Camp (哈巴大本营) → Big Slate → Moon Bay → Summit of Haba Snow Mountain (哈巴雪山) → Haba Village (哈巴村).
• Day 4: Haba Village (哈巴村) → Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡) → Lashi Lake (拉市海) → Lijiang Ancient Town (丽江古城).

Tips

• Environmental Protection: Haba Snow Mountain (哈巴雪山) is a nature reserve. Pay attention to environmental protection during the hike.
• Altitude Sickness: The high altitude of Haba Snow Mountain (哈巴雪山) makes it necessary to take precautions against altitude sickness.

Tianchi Lake in Yunlong

Tianchi Lake(天池), also called as the Shuchang Lake(署场海), is entitled as the national natural reserve. 20 km west of Yunlong County, the Tianchi Lake is embraced by mountains peacefully. It is the famous highland lake of west Yunnan. Among the dense forest, there are various wild animals and plants. Especially the primitive Yunnan pine forest preserves a good ecological environment.Due to the abundant natural resources, it is known as the national natural reserve. As if a graceful lady, Tianchi Lake represents her beauty to the world continuously.

How to get to Tianchi Lake?

Travelers can take the shuttle bus from Xiaguan to Yunlong County firstly. It is advisable for travelers to drive to Tianchi Lake. It will be convenient for you to transfer.

Where is Tianchi Lake?

Located in Tianchi Mountain, more than 20 kilometers west of Yunlong County, Tianchi Lake is 2551 meters above sea level, with a water surface of about 1.5 square kilometers, The deepest point is 16.8 meters, and the average water depth is 8.5 meters. It is 175 kilometers from Xiaguan and 574 kilometers from Kunming.

Legend

A legend is handed down by locals around Tianchi Lake. It was a grass for graze, rich in the wild flowers. One year, the son of the Dragon King of Erhai Lake could not stand the abuse of the maiden and the friction between the brothers, he determined to leave the Erhai Sea and find another place to live. So he invited Dali’s caravan to carry the things form his father in the mountain gorge to the direction of the setting sun. Finally, he was fascinated by the charming dam hidden in the mountain. At the moment, I will settle down and let the horse riders go to the mountain to spend the night. Each person will have a blue brick as a pillow. Repeatedly, don’t open their eyes regardless of what happens at night so that you can be safe. In the middle of the night, with lightning and thunder,it rained heavily. When the weather was fine, they discovered that the blue bricks of the pillows last night turned into gold bricks. The fascinating green grass dam disappeared. Instead, it was a green lake. The lake slammed down the Dongshan Pass and flowed into the dry fields under the mountain.

Natural Resources

Tianchi Reserve is the most important area for the growth of Pinus of Yunnan and the snub-nosed monkey. It has a large scale of virgin forests and is home to more than 50 species of first-class and second-class protected animals such as the snub-nosed monkey. The national first-class protected plants include Taxus chinensis var. chinensis(红豆杉), Taxus chinensis var. Mairei(南方红豆杉), Taxus wallichiana（T. yunnanensis）(云南红豆杉) and Torreya yunnanensis(云南榧树). There are 4 national first-class protected animals, covering snub-nosed monkey(滇金丝猴), Panthera tigris(虎), Panthera pardus(金钱豹), Neofelis nebulosa(云豹) and Moschus berezovskii(林麝).

Useful Travel Tips

When the weather is fine in Dali, the sunshine is heated, and ultraviolet light is strong. People should avoid direct sunlight, and the sun hat preparation is required during outdoor activities, a pair of sunglasses will make you comfortable in the trip.

Please protect the environment of Tianchi Lake. 

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Zhonghe Temple of Cangshan Mountain in Dali City

Zhonghe Temple of Cangshan Zhonghe Temple(中和寺) is named after the Zhonghe Peak of Cangshan, built on the mountainside of Zhonghe Peak. It was once crowned by the Emperor Kangxi...

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• Cangshan Mountain
• Dali
• Dali Ancient Town
• Dali City
• Monasteries and Temples
• Temples in Dali

Restaurants in Dukezong Ancient Town of Shangri-la

Tibetan Restaurants Jingjing’s Mani Stone Tibetan Restaurant (静静的嘛呢石藏餐) Address: No. 3 Zuobari (near Sifang Street), Dukezong Ancient Town (独克宗古城) Specialties: Yak hot pot with a delicious and moderately spicy...

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• Diqing
• Shangri-La

Restaurants in Shangri-la

Shangri-La (香格里拉), located in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, is a region renowned for its rich Tibetan cultural heritage and breathtaking natural landscapes. The area offers...

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• Diqing
• Shangri-La

Top Tibetan Restaurants in Shangri-la

Shangri-La (香格里拉) is a region rich in Tibetan culture, offering a variety of authentic Tibetan restaurants where you can experience the unique flavors and traditions of the area. Here...

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• Diqing
• Shangri-La

Xishuangbanna – Bangkok (Thailand) International Flights

Xishuangbanna – Bangkok Flights offer the flight schedules and ticket booking between Xishuangbanna and Bangkok, which are two popular destinations for domesticand international tourists. Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, located...

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• Jinghong
• XishuangBanna

Tiger Leaping Gorge Rafting

Tiger Leaping Gorge Rafting...

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• Tiger Leaping Gorge

Qianxun Pagoda of Chongsheng Monastery in Dali City

 Qianxun Pagoda of Chongsheng Monastery Qianxun Pagoda(千寻塔) is located in Chongsheng Monastery of Dali City. It is the biggest one of the Three Pagodas. It is the hollow square pagoda...

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• Dali
• Dali City
• Towers and Pagodas

Xishuangbanna Scenic Shuttle Bus

Xishuangbanna Scenic Shuttle Bus Routes and Timetable Route Number Starting Point Destination Stops Along the Way Departure Time Ticket Price (CNY per person) Notes 1 Xishuangbanna Railway Station, Gasa...

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• Jinghong
• XishuangBanna

Haba Snow Mountain Circumambulating Tour Map

Overview Location: Haba Snow Mountain (哈巴雪山) is located in the southeastern part of Shangri-La City (香格里拉市), Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, 120 kilometers away from Shangri-La City. Total...

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• Diqing
• Haba Snow Mountain
• Maps of Tourist Attractions
• Shangri-La
• Tour Maps

Location Map of Shangri-La Haba Snow Mountain in Yunnan

Geographical Location Coordinates: 100°02’18” – 100°14’30” East Longitude, 27°10’00” – 27°24’28” North Latitude. Surrounding Landmarks: Opposite Yulong Snow Mountain (玉龙雪山) in Liji ...

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• Diqing
• Haba Snow Mountain
• Maps of Tourist Attractions
• Shangri-La

Tianchi Lake or Heavenly Lake in Yunlong County, Dali

Tianchi Lake in Yunlong Tianchi Lake(天池), also called as the Shuchang Lake(署场海), is entitled as the national natural reserve. 20 km west of Yunlong County, the Tianchi Lake is...

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• Dali
• Lakes and Ponds in Dali
• Lakes in Yunnan
• Pools and Reservoirs
• Yunlong County