The beauty of Shangri-La cannot be described in words, but can only be felt with the heart, seen with the eyes, and sought with footsteps.
Come here, be enchanted by the sea of flowers, run freely on the vast grasslands, and find the paradise of your heart in those valleys.
Some people say that the sky at Shangri-La is the closest to heaven, and that is where the dream begins.
Pudatso National Forest Park
Shuangqiao Pudatso National Park, Hongpo Village, Jiantang Town, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Come here, the purpose of tourism is not so strong, just away from the smog to breathe pure air in the primeval forest, walking around is also a very good thing.
Pure lake water, clear mountain forest, fresh air, clean and transparent, let people feel relaxed.
The gentle afternoon sunshine, the herders humming the songs of childhood, and the slippery clouds in the sky, full of affection.
It belongs to Duhu Lake
Pudatso National Park, 35 km northeast of Shangri-La County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
The water of the lake is clear and blue, and the lakeside is a stretch of highland pasture, and in summer, the wildflowers on the grassland are very beautiful.
Known as the "Pearl on the Plateau", this place is surrounded by the sea and is the largest highland lake in the region.
The lake is crystal clear, surrounded by lush green hills and primeval forests.
Shika Snow Mountain
Shika Snow Mountain Scenic Area, Shika Road, Jiantang Town, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Shika Snow Mountain, spring to see green grass and summer to see flowers, autumn to see autumn and winter to see snow.
The hazy distant mountains, shrouded in a layer of light veil, shadows and shadows, in the ethereal clouds and smoke, suddenly far and near, if you are leaving, it is like a few light inks, smeared on the blue sky.
Although the alpine grassland is not as vast and boundless as Inner Mongolia, it is intoxicating, not majestic but soft and continuous, a natural and real beauty.
Dukezon Ancient City
The ancient city of Dukezong in Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
The ancient city is well preserved, the stone roads are undulating, and the memories are long.
There are strange flower pots and cloths everywhere, and the irresistible fragrance and color that flutter into the nose with the wind are irresistible.
Under the shroud of sacredness and beauty, the fixed words of time and the depiction of the ukiyo-e are diluted, and the ancient mythological follow-up once again fills the soul gap in the heart sea.
Kadan Songzanlin Monastery
The lower section of Niwang Road in Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Songzanlin Monastery is the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan and is known as the "Little Potala Palace".
The golden and splendid building, quite Tibetan characteristics, looks at the past from a distance, like a painting.
The docents will talk about the culture of Tibetan Buddhism, pause and listen, feel their reverence for life and gratitude for the gifts of nature, and experience the faith and piety of the Buddhist family.
Napa Sea
100 meters west of National Highway 214 in Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Sea of flowers, blue skies, lakes... It's a paradise in my mind.
In the distance is the blue lake, cattle and sheep leisurely walking.
On a clear and cloudless day, as soon as you look up, you will find the sun and the moon hanging high in the air at the same time, I don't know if the air here is too clear, or the sky here is really close to us.
A sea of small flowers
National Highway 214 in Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
From late May to mid-June, visitors are amazed by the colorful rhododendrons and various unknown small flowers and grasses.
In the autumn of September and October, it has become the world of wolf poison flowers, and the big red wolf poison flowers are extremely gorgeous.
It is not the season of blossoms, but also the blue sky as a quilt, green shade as a mattress, revel in the masterpiece of nature, rare ease.
Bigu Tianchi
Lianhe Village, Xiaozhongdian Township, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
This clear and clear lake seems to be the pure soul of the colorful world of flowers and trees around it.
More than 30 square kilometers around Bigu Tianchi Lake are covered by primary forest, and the trees are tall and tall, mostly spruces and firs.
This dense and green forest is full of nature's vigorous vitality, so the water in its arms seems so peaceful and quiet, away from the disturbances.
White water platform
Baidi Village, Sanba Naxi Nationality Township, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
From a distance, the shape of the white water terrace in the shade of the green mountains is really like a layer of terraces, and under the sunlight, it looks like a waterfall frozen in photographic works.
The whole water platform is white and flawless, there are no weeds, and when there is no wind, the water surface is like a mirror to reflect the clouds.
The breeze blows, wrinkles the waves, there is a natural long feeling, very primitive and pure, touching the purest yearning for nature in the heart.
Barley cakes, butter tea, yak hot pot, pure to your heart.
Seeing all the magic here, the soul was once again baptized by the landscape and water here.
Being able to embrace Shangri-La is the fate of man and nature, and it is a gift from heaven that cannot be sought.
Everything is like the Garden of Eden that people dream of, and Shangri-La satisfies the imagination of beauty for all who come here.
Notes:
1. Shangri-La has a dry climate and strong ultraviolet radiation, so you need to prepare sunscreen, a sunhat, sunglasses, especially after October, and you need to bring enough warm clothing.
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2. Every year from June to September is the rainy season in Shangri-La, the plateau weather is changeable, you can bring more than a few plastic bags (or shower caps), cover the camera on rainy days, rainproof and dustproof, but also protect the equipment. Umbrellas are also essential.
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