3 Days Shangrila Tibetan Culture Tour
Shangri-La, a county-level city in northwestern Yunnan province, was formerly called Zhongdian County, where you can view the splendid natural scenery and experience local Tibetan culture. During this tour, we will visit the classic spots of Shangri-la: Songzanglin Monastery and Pudacuo National Park. And also pay a visit to a local Tibetan family to learn some Tibetan culture.
Highlights:
- Stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
- Explore two classic spots of Shangri-la: Songzanglin Monastery and Pudacuo National Park.
- Pay a visit to a local Tibetan family to learn some Tibetan culture.
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Shangri-la Arrival
- Day 2: Shangri-la
- Day 3: Shangri-la Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Shangri-la Arrival
Sightseeing and Activities:
Accommodation: Shangri-la
Meals:
Airport-Hotel transfer. Then explore this city at leisure.
Day 2 Shangri-la
Sightseeing and Activities: Songzanlin Monastery, Potatso National Park, Tibetan family visit
Accommodation: Shangri-la
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, visit Songzanlin Monastery (Ganden Sumtseling Monastery), reputed as the “Little Potala Palace”. Established by the Fifth Dalai Lama in 1679, the monastery belongs to Gelug sect of Buddhism, and it is also the largest Buddhist monastery in Yunnan Province with around 600 monks.
Then, drive to the first national park in China – Pudacuo National Park which is mainly comprised of Shudu Lake, Militang Grassland, Bita Lake. Shudu Lake is a famous pasture, herds of yak and goat grazing beside the lake. Militang Grassland is located between Shudu Lake and Bita Lake with lush grass in meadow. Bitahai Lake, regarded as a pearl of the Plateau, is an intact natural attraction with outstanding landscapes.
After the merry time in the park, pay a visit to a local Tibetan family to experience the highly-praised hospitality of Tibetan people and taste some special Tibetan snacks and butter tea.
Day 3 Shangri-la Departure
Sightseeing and Activities:
Accommodation:
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Service Included:
- Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary;
- Meals as listed in the itinerary;
- Hotels as listed in the itinerary;
- Private English-speaking tour guide;
- Private vehicle for transfers & sightseeing with skilled driver;
- Service charge & government taxes;
- Luggage transfers between airports and hotels;
- Domestic train tickets of soft sleeper.
Service Excluded:
- Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
- Chinese visa fees;
- Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
- Single room supplement;
- Tips to guides and drivers;
- Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff;
- Personal travel accident insurance;
- All optional programs.
