Yunnan · 3,300 m
Shangri-La
Tibetan highlands at 3,300 m with monasteries, meadows and Pudacuo National Park.
Altitude
3,300 m
Best time
May–Oct
Suggested stay
2 days
At 3,300 m, Shangri-La is one of the highest towns most visitors to Yunnan sleep in: Tibetan monasteries, meadows and Pudacuo National Park.
Sights
The “Little Potala Palace”, Yunnan’s largest Tibetan monastery.
~150 steps to the main hall
Good to know
- At 3,300 m this is a high place to sleep: walk slowly, and skip a hot shower right after you arrive.
- Check with a doctor first if anyone has heart or lung conditions.
Our trips that visit Shangri-La
11D10N#YN11
Northwest Yunnan Grand Loop: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Lugu Lake & Shangri-La
Max sleep
3,300m
Gentle day
≤5k steps
Longest drive
~4 h
From, per person
S$1,511¥7,888
Based on 6 guests · twin share
8D7N#YN8
Kunming – Dali – Lijiang – Shangri-La: 8-Day, 7-Night Private Tour of the Hidden Gems of Western Yunnan
Max sleep
3,280m
Gentle day
≤5.5k steps
Longest drive
~5 h
From, per person
S$827¥4,315
Based on 6 guests · twin share
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