Shangri-la Fact Sheet
Shangri-la in Chinese Pinyin: Xiānggélǐlā
Shangri-la in simple Chinese: 香格里拉
Location
Shangri-la County is located in the northwest part of Yunnan Province
Old Name: Zhongdian (中甸)
Area: 11613 square kilometers
Coordinates: 99°69' E, 27°86' N
Area Code: 0887
Zip Code: 674400
Language: Shangri-la Dialect
Population: 154,100
Nearby City: Lijiang
Transportation
◎Airport
Diqing Airport
◎Bus
There are plenty of buses sent to Shangri-la, such as Chamdo, Daocheng, Lijiang, etc.
Tourist Attractions
Putatso National Park, Songzanlin Monastery, Dukezong Old Town, Natural Bridge, Meili Snow Mountain, Haba Snow Mountain,Napa Lake, Nixi Tibetan Village, White Water Terraces, etc.
Climate
The climate in Shangri-la is monsoon climate, Wet and dry season is very clear in there.
Special Local Products
Tibetan arts and crafts, Tibetan wood, Tibetan incense, National costume, Wooden box, etc.
Food
Suolima Wine, Tibetan Pastry, Buttered Tea, Yoghourt, Tsampa, etc.
Recommended China Tour Packages
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5-day Chengdu Jiuzhaigou Tour
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4-day Harbin Ice Festival Tour for Muslim
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10-day China Golden Triangle by Train