Location: Shangri-La County
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10 Nature & Parks in Shangri-La County That You Shouldn't Miss
Shangri-La or Xianggelila is a county-level city in northwestern Yunnan province, People's Republic of China and is the location of the seat of the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
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1. Bigu Heaven Pool
2. Yunnan Golden Monkey National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By PB852014
First thing make sure you get a good driver as it is not a good road lots of landslides and mountainous so choose well, this will depend on what the weather conditions are like, rain is bad. we went through a few drivers before we settled for one which was a fair choice. You will most likely be leaving from Shangri la (zhongdian) very early in the morning as the monkeys only come down to feed in the morning. A trip to this area is not complete without seeing these very rare Monkeys. The monkeys come so close with in 2-3 mts away which blew us away, If you can, go and see these animals. We missed going to see them the first time in Yunnan but not the second.
3. Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,192 reviews
Reviewed By 12Maren - Hanoi, Vietnam
I have quite a severe fear of heights but I also enjoy a nice hike and good views so I did not want to miss out on this one. For me, there were two critical areas on the hike. The first one was at the very top of the 28 bends where there is an exposed rocky turn that gave me extreme vertigo so that I had to go on all fours. The second bit was the stretch of the trek shortly after Halfway Guesthouse going towards Tina's where the path becomes very rocky and narrow plus you share it with a pipe. This is also where the infamous waterfall crosses the path. I had to do this bit extremely slowly holding my partner's hand and looking at the path, nowhere else. The pictures my partner took here still give me vertigo. Overall I did it and I am glad I went but I would not be able to do it again knowing exactly what it is like now. Anyone that is worried about the heights might consider just hiking to Halfway Guesthouse and arranging alternative transport from there. A few final thoughts: - I am of moderate fitness and did not find it too strenuous overall. - We stopped at Naxi Guesthouse which was a great way of doing it as the guesthouse is the best in the gorge and you start the next day well rested to tackle the 28 bends. The ascent to Naxi Guesthouse is already exhausting! You are also ahead of anyone arriving by bus that day and have the path to yourself. - Second day we went from Naxi Guesthouse to Tibet Guesthouse with lunch at Halfway. Long day but doable. - Yes the bridge construction is visible at the start of the trail but it didn't bother us. You face the other way anyway and once completed this will be an amazing train ride. - Ignore the people complaining about roads and electricity lines, the whole area is still incredibly scenic and who are we to deny the local people a more comfortable lifestyle? - We went in mid November and it was perfect. Sun and blue skies every day, not too cold at night and barely any people on the trail. - Walnut Grove at the end of the trek is lovely and we ended up staying two nights at Tibet Guesthouse to relax and soak up the peaceful atmosphere. - Our bags were stored at Jane's, we are unsure if this place still functions as anything other than bag storage. We were going to have lunch there before starting the trek but they didn't do food. It looked very run down. - We arrived at the start of the trek by private driver from Lijiang, after dropping of our bags he drove us to the start of the path. This is recommended unless you want to walk up a dusty road. - We took a bus from Tina's to Shangri La, departs 3.30pm and costs 55RMB per person. It makes a ten minute stop at Jane's for people to collect their bags.
4. Potatso National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 489 reviews
Reviewed By Au_and_Family - Singapore, Singapore
Potatso National Park is the first national park in China. It is located in the centre of Three Parllel Rivers, and is the World Natural Heritage. It is about 22 km from the Shangri-La County. It is a beautiful park surrounded with coniferous forests. Our walk took 3-4 hour slow and cool walk (in early Nov 2019) along the nice wooden-planked walkway from the starting to the endpoint. In the middle of the park, Shudu Lake, with its blue water under the clear blue sky, is a beauty of Mother's Nature. The reflection of the white clouds onto the blue water is an amazing beauty of its own. Chipmunks and small adorable birds contributed to the joy of our walk from the start to the endpoint. If walking is not a problem, walk and soak into the park's natural beauty is a better choice than taking a boat across the lake to cut down walking time.
5. Shanghutiao Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By ThuptenTsering - Shangri-La County, China
Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge, 1 night and 2 days trip,Tiger Leaping gorge hiking 3-4-5 days trip and hike too.English tour guide contact no:13988788410.
6. Haba Snow Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By G039260 - Shenyang, China
This is one of the easiest over 17K peaks that you can hike. No technical climbing required and it's relatively easy depending on how you do it. Most people "cheat" and use Mules to get up to the upper base camp and then from there they go on foot to the peak. The more experienced hikers will start from Haba Village and hike the whole way. No matter which way you go it's a good hike and summiting any time of year is a good accomplishment. There are many outfitters who can help you with the experience. The most experienced one is named, Mr. Luo. He has a great base camp in Haba Village and an excellent reputation as an honest man. His Mules are phenomenal and do the trek multiple times weekly and are extremely surefooted and safe. He can also introduce you to some amazing local sites. His family raises Bees and they have some amazing local honey that they put on his wife's homemade bread that will make you want to move in and stay forever. He is building some more log cabins style rooms for guests facing the peak.
7. Bitahai Nature Reserve
8. Shudu Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By ThuptenTsering - Shangri-La County, China
Puodatso National Park northeast of Shangri-La.25km.more than 30 mins.Each season has a different view of the Shudu lake.You can spend 3-4 hrs inside the National Park, boating and hiking.If you have more days than camping from Nizu to Shudu lake 3-4-5 days.Organize and arrange tour around Shangri-La.English tour guide contact no:13988788410.
9. Birang Grand Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By ThuptenTsering - Shangri-La County, China
One of the best day trip you can to Balagezong National Park.Not very far from Shangrila 80 km around.Drive 1 hrs, rent car is easily.spectacular view of the Balagezong Snow mountains you will see.It takes hole 1 day trip. Local English guide:Contact phone no:-13988788410.for your further information Email:[email protected]
10. Shangri-la Grand Canyon. Balagezong
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Shangri-La Grand Canyon Balagezong, a national scenic area, lies at the junction of Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet provinces, also, at the core area centrally of Hongshan in "Three Parallel Rivers" World Natural Heritage Area, located in northwestern Shangri-La city Nissi country. It is about 45 minutes from Shangri-La city center (after the 214 State line Road, two road expansion). Its total area is about 176 square kilometers. Scenic Balagezong Snow Mountain is the highest point in Shangri-La County, 5545 meters above sea level; The southern water village is the lowest point, 2000 meters above sea level. their relative elevation is 3545 meters. Vertical perspective view of the topography and the climate is very prominent, which almost inclusive all the modern natural vertical type with three-dimensional ecological and landscape resources of Northwest Yunnan "Three Parallel Rivers" World Natural Heritage.There are many viewpoints in Balagezong scenic. They distribute more concentrated, combination focused and in an orderly place, and have clear features of three-dimensional combination. It amazing at high, deep, dangerous and famous of odd, male, and especially. Also it encouraging people by spirituality, wonderful and beautiful. Set scenic snow-capped mountains, valleys, forests, lakes, meadows, pastures, rivers, villages as a whole, form a unique view with a set of various landscape and an overall experience. Its special geography and climate of different seasons in different places makes here lone spectacle views. "Gap in Gap, Gap has the Gap, Gap connected and criss-crossthe Cap" is a unique masterpiece King scenic of Shangri-La Grand Canyon, also the only Canyon area which can capable of Brahmaputra Grand Canyon. There are many amazing science in Balagezong. The masterpiece canyon mountains, the Millennium quiet quaint Tibetan tribes, the polar rippling holy glacial lakes, snow-capped mountains, and the unique natural pagoda recorded in "Tripitaka", which is the supreme Tibetan secret territory of Shangri-La Grand Canyon Balagezong.
Reviewed By Cath5102 - Puchong, Malaysia
The canyon is located at the alpine area of Qinghai-Tibet plateau. Very scenic place for a good walk. One can only go up the canyon via a paid guided tour bus which will carry tourists to the different tourist points at the canyon. Started the tour at the top of the mountain where there's a small beautiful Tibetan monastery and moved downward the mountain. One will be amazed with the view along the drive and walk. I went during end Autumn and was still mesmerized by the view.
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