Big and beautiful monastery at the mountain top (elevation more than 4300m). It’s about 70km from Lhasa City centre,and well worth the visit

Beautiful. This is what is looked like in 2007. The child followed me around for a bit as I recall. I am not sure what he wanted but he was friendly as was everyone else.

I love the way to go to Ganden Monastery. The view is really great. It is a good start to getting well with acute mountain and avoid the sickness with 1 day trip to Ganden to challenge yourself at 4,800m and then come back to Lhasa at 3,600m before taking any higher location

I saw batmans tibetan monks. An avalanche happened and then they just melted it with their bald heads reflecting the suns heat onto the snow. I wouldnt mess with them

Went in the morning just after sun rise. It was quiet with interesting building structures

An extraordinary pilgrimage at Ganden Monastery Stunning!

The most impressive sight to have visited. The monastery lies perfectly hidden behind the mountain and has a beautiful kora you can walk. Sky burials take place here which is special to see. Actually witnessing it is limited to local people though. The path of the kora will lead you around the mountain and give you photo worthy views on the surroundings.

A Tibetan Treasure indeed. One could easily spend a few days here. Our tour had only one day here but my heart definitely longed for more. Hep ori is just a short hike too and should not be missed

Outstanding mandala designs, with the black and green stupas so beautiful

An impressive site to visit with a well maintained monastery. It has open plains and a garden surrounding it where you're able to walk around. The monastery was rebuild after the cultural revolution and itself is divided into multiple layers with their own characteristics. Being able to walk here during a prayer makes it more special. Certainly worth the visit.

Very well preserved clean and scenic temple

Interesting monastery that gives you Tibetan monastic culture of Tibet.

First and Oldest monastery in Tibet. Stay for two days. Trekking chimpuk hermit is recommended. Great semi dessert landscape

A great and holy place to visit while being in the Tibet Autonomous Region.

A Tibetan Treasure indeed. One could easily spend a few days here. Our tour had only one day here but my heart definitely longed for more. Hep ori is just a short hike too and should not be missed

Outstanding mandala designs, with the black and green stupas so beautiful

An impressive site to visit with a well maintained monastery. It has open plains and a garden surrounding it where you're able to walk around. The monastery was rebuild after the cultural revolution and itself is divided into multiple layers with their own characteristics. Being able to walk here during a prayer makes it more special. Certainly worth the visit.

Very well preserved clean and scenic temple

Interesting monastery that gives you Tibetan monastic culture of Tibet.

First and Oldest monastery in Tibet. Stay for two days. Trekking chimpuk hermit is recommended. Great semi dessert landscape

A great and holy place to visit while being in the Tibet Autonomous Region.

Tradruk Temple is the earliest great geomantic temple (650AD) after the Jokhang and some sources say it predates that temple. The temple is a little out of the way from the usual tourist sites, but considering the strong heritage and historical background, I highly recommend visiting for appreciation of the Tibetan culture and Buddhism. Do note that the temple closes early, like around 5-6pm, and may differ on different time of the year. Please plan your visit accordingly.

(Translated by Google) Changzhug Gönba monastery Chang: falcon; Chau (zhu): dragon, legend has it that when building the throne, he encountered an evil dragon. Tung Tan Can Bo transformed into a great mandarin to conquer the pagoda, so he named the pagoda Chang zhu. In the history of Tibetan Buddhism, famous figures such as Master Padmasambhava, Milareba (Mila Nhat Ba)... all practiced around this monastery. The practice sites of the ancestors are still worshiped by pilgrims. In addition, Princess Van Thanh and the 5th and 13th Dalai Lamas also practiced here and still keep memorabilia. Therefore, later, the throne came under the management of the Cach Lo sect. The temple has an architecture similar to Dai Chieu Pagoda. In the hall, in addition to worshiping Buddha, there are also statues of Tung Tan Can Bo, two pagoda officials and the great mandarin Loc Dong Tan. Moreover, the treasure of the pagoda is the pearl Thangka painting of Quan Am sitting on the mountain (1.2m*2m), a total of 29,026 pearls and other extremely precious stones such as ruby, sapphire, amethyst, green coral, red coral, yellow... every day, this painting attracts many devotees to come and admire. (Original) Chùa Xương Châu (Changzhug Gönba monastery) Chang: chim ưng; Châu (zhu): rồng, tương truyền khi xây dựng ngôi bảo sái, gặp phải một con ác long. Tùng Tán Can Bố hóa thân làm đại thần ưng thu phục nên đặt tên chùa là Chang zhu. Trong lịch sự Phật giáo Tạng, các nhân vật nổi tiếng như Đại sư Liên Hoa Sinh, Milareba (Mi La Nhật Ba)...đều tu hành ở xunh quanh ngôi tự viện này. Những di chỉ tu hành của chư tổ vẫn được người dân hành hương triều bái. Ngoài ra, Văn Thành công chúa, Đạt Lai Lạt Ma đời thứ 5, 13 cũng từng tu hành tại đây, hiện còn lưu giữ lại kỷ vật. Bởi vậy, sau này, ngôi bảo sái thuộc sự quản lý của phái Cách Lỗ. Ngôi chùa có kiến trúc gần giống chùa Đại Chiêu. Trong điện ngoài thờ Phật còn có tượng Tùng Tán Can Bố, hai vị công chùa và đại thần Lộc Đông Tán. Hơn nữa phải kể đến báu vật trấn tự là bức tranh Thangka ngọc trai vẽ Quán Âm tọa sơn (1.2m*2m), tổng cộng được đính trong tranh là 29026 viên ngọc trai và các loại đá cực quý khác như ruby, saphia, tử thạch bảo, lục tùng, san hô đỏ, vàng...hàng ngày, bức tranh này thu hút rất nhiều lượt tín đồ đến chiêm bái, thưởng lãm.

(Translated by Google) Changzhu Temple has a collection of thangkas hand-embroidered by Princess Wencheng. It is a spiritual temple. There is also a legendary statue of a spiritual eagle pecking a giant dragon at its mouth. (Original) 昌珠寺擁有文成公主手繡的唐卡珍藏是個靈氣的寺院如口處還有一座傳說中的靈雕啄巨龍的雕像

(Translated by Google) Very large spectacular statures. Few tourists. (Original) Sehr große spektakuläre Staturen. Wenig Touristen.

(Translated by Google) A sacred religious site near Yumbulakham. (Original) 雍布拉康附近的一個殊勝宗教聖地.

(Translated by Google) It is one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in Tibet, built by King Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century. It was founded in the same period as the Jokhang of Lhasa to subjugate, according to tradition, a gigantic she-devil, larger than Tibet, whose right shoulder it would immobilize. The entrance opens into a courtyard surrounded by cloisters. At the end of the courtyard there is a building with a plan similar to that of the Jokhang, with an external and an internal kora. The Tuje Lhakhang contains the statues of the Tibetan trinity: Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara, bodhisattva of compassion), Jampelyang (Manjusri, bodhisattva of wisdom), Chana Dorje (Vajrapani, wrathful bodhisattva, of energy). On the upper floor there is a tangka made with 29,000 pearls. The frescoes that adorn the various chapels are mostly tantric in subject: yab-yum, wisdom and "wrathful" offerings, the Green and White Taras. Interesting three-dimensional mandala. (Original) E' uno dei più antichi monasteri buddisti in Tibet, fatto costruire dal re Songtsen Gampo nel VII° sec. Fu fondato nello stesso periodo del Jokhang di Lhasa per soggiogare , secondo la tradizione, una gigantesca diavolessa, grande più del Tibet, di cui immobilizzerebbe la spalla destra. L'entrata si apre in un cortile circondato da chiostri. In fondo al cortile vi è un edificio con pianta simile a quella del Jokhang, con una kora esterna ed una interna. Il Tuje Lhakhang contiene le statue della trinità tibetana: Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara, bodhisattva della compassione), Jampelyang (Manjusri, bodhisattva della saggezza), Chana Dorje (Vajrapani, bodhisattva adirato, dell'energia). Al piano superiore è custodito un tangka realizzato con 29.000 perle. Gli affreschi che adornano le varie cappelle sono per lo più di soggetto tantrico: yab-yum, saggezza e offerte "adirate", la Tara Verde e quella Bianca. Interessante un mandala tridimensionale.

(Translated by Google) Changju Temple (Tantok Temple) Shojuji Temple is On the east bank of the Yalong River in the Yamanami district Located at the southern foot of Mt. 7th century by King Songtsengampo The oldest temple in Tibet Restoration during the time of Dalai Lama V. covered in gold Padmasamvabha and Milarepa too It is said that he trained here. King Songtsengampo, For a political marriage from China Forced to marry into a "barbarian" Princess Bunseong, the tragic heroine A statue remains The treasure of Shojuji Temple is countless pearls, With diamonds, rubies, sapphires etc. A majestic Buddha's pearl thangka Luxury 2m long and 1.2m wide What I felt during my trip to Tibet Under strong guidance from the Chinese authorities It means that there is Tibetan esoteric Buddhism is also acceptable. stance of forgiveness A Japanese book with risqué expressions The Yabuyum (Jubilant Buddha) that can be seen is All hidden with curtains etc. To become a major tourist center It's clear what you mean On the other hand, the roads etc. are wonderful. maintained Local tourism and construction rush bring big profits I see that there is Is it good for Tibetans? It's up to you to decide if it's involuntary. I didn't get it Hollywood celebrities etc. People talk about Tibetan independence, but Dalai Lama's unity of worship and government Aiming for a country was unrealistic. It's a dream story (Original) 昌珠寺（タントク寺） 昌珠寺は 山南地区雅龍川東岸の 貢布日山の南麓にある、 7世紀ソンツェンガムポ王によって 創建されたチベット最古の寺院 ダライラマ５世の時、修復 金で覆われた パドマサンヴァバ、ミラレパも ここで修業したといわれる ソンツェンガムポ王、 中国より政略結婚の為 「蛮族」に嫁入りさせられた 悲劇のヒロイン文成公主の 塑像が残っている 昌珠寺の至宝は無数の真珠プラス、 ダイヤモンド、ルビー、サファイア等で 荘厳された仏陀の真珠タンカです 長さ２ｍ、幅1.2mの豪華なもの チベット旅行で感じられたのは 中国当局の強い指導が行き届いて いるということです チベット密教も許容範囲なら 許すというスタンス きわどい表現の日本の本で 見られるヤブユム（歓喜仏）は すべてカーテン等で隠蔽 一大観光センターにすると 言う意図が明白 その代わり道路等は素晴らしく 整備されている 観光、建設ラッシュで地元に 大きな利益をもたらして いると拝察 チベット族にとって良いことか 不本意なことかは判断が つかなかった ハリウッドのセレブ等が チベット独立云々を言うが ダライラマによる祭政一致の 国を目指すのも現実離れした 夢物語である

Love the view here. Visit during sunset or sunrise for the best view. Good for exploring. Everybody must visit who wants to enjoy the natural beauty of nature.

I tried to visit there last year but unfortunately there was renovation going on, so I couldn't go up there. hopefully one day

Palace with a long history

(Translated by Google) An important monument in the long history of Tibet, it takes about an hour to climb the mountain. You can also rent a donkey to ride on it. (Original) 悠遠西藏歷史中的重要古蹟，爬上山約1小時，也可租驢騎

(Translated by Google) Yumbula Kang, the first palace in Tibet, was built in 127 BC and has a history of 2150 years. It is more than 800 years earlier than the Potala Palace. It was the first Zampu (Tubo ruler) in Tibet’s legend. Later, the fifth Dalai Lama turned Yongbula Khang into a temple. During the Cultural Revolution, part of the temple in Yongbulakang was mobilized and demolished by local young politicians. In the process, some cultural relics were lost, leaving only ruins. After 1982, the building was restored and included in the protection list. The last time I came was at the end of 2019 before the epidemic. At that time, the only way to go up and down was by horseback or on foot. This time the road was repaired and battery cars were finally available. The scenery above is just as good, but the back mountain is closed due to road reconstruction. The last photo was taken when I climbed to the back mountain last time. Yumbulakang: Nedong District, Shannan City, Tibet Autonomous Region, China #小虎吃狗团Tibet 3rd Group #baofenginternationaltravel agency #TibetLingzhipeach blossom12th #中国foodtourismmap (Original) 雍布拉康，西藏第一座宮殿， 建於公元前127年，足足有2150年的歴史，遠比著布達拉宮早800多年，乃西藏傳說中的第一位贊普（吐蕃統治者），而後第五世達賴喇嘛將雍布拉康改為一座寺廟。文化大革命期間，雍布拉康的廟宇部分，被當地的年輕政治份子動員拆毀，過程中部份文物流失，僅留下斷壁殘垣，1982年後重新修復建築，被列入保護中。 上次來是疫情前的2019年底，當時只有騎馬或是步行上下，這次修好路終於有電瓶車可坐。上面的風景視野一樣好，不過後山因為要重修鋪路封了起來。最後一張照片是我上次爬到後山拍的。 雍布拉康：中國西藏自治区山南市乃东区 #小虎吃貨團西藏第3團 #寶豐國際旅行社 #西藏林芝桃花12日 #中國美食旅遊地圖

(Translated by Google) It only takes about 8 minutes to walk up, and there is no need to take the 30 yuan eco-friendly car. (Original) 步行上去只需要約8分鐘時間，並不需要以30元搭環保車上去的。

(Translated by Google) After going up the mountain, the scenery is beautiful. (Original) 上山后遠眺風景很美。

(Translated by Google) The scenery is good, and it is possible to reach this distance. It was a very beautiful place, please come and visit. (Original) 风景太好了，累了可以到这里发呆。とても綺麗なところだった、是非遊びに行ってください。

(Translated by Google) Another river with better scenery than Lhasa River (Original) 又是一條河，景色好過拉薩河

(Translated by Google) A great place~beautiful scenery (Original) 非常棒的地方~美景漂亮

There is observation platform to see the Lulang forest. If you are very lucky, you can also see the beautiful Namjagbarwa mountain. Looks like I am not the lucky person :-(

鲁朗林海 - Very cold in Apr... about 1 deg Beautiful scenary of snow cap mountains and fresh cold air. Toilet facilities is quite backward, but understandable at such remote areas.

Beautiful scenery. Quite an amazing experience watching the clouds below us flowing like water through those mountains.

Nice views

A nice view but a little sad when you go in winter

Wish a can go there

(Translated by Google) I traveled to Tibet at the end of November last year, and visited Lulang Forest Lake on my first two days. I remember it was over 4,000 meters above sea level. It was off-season and snowy when I got there, so there weren't many people there. The stairs were also quite slippery, so I had to be very careful the entire time. I wasn't fully acclimated to the area, so even though I usually work out, climbing these stairs was quite strenuous. I had altitude sickness that day, but thankfully it was fine by the evening. The scenery was nice, but you really have to walk slowly. (Original) 去年11月尾到西藏旅遊,魯朗林海係頭兩日景點,呢個地方無記錯海拔4千幾,因為去果陣已經係淡季有雪,所以無咩人去,另外樓梯係好跣,全程要好小心咁行.另外未完全適應呢度,所以平時做開運動嘅我行呢條樓梯都幾辛苦,當日就高反到,好在訓左晚就無事.風景係唔錯,不過真係要慢慢行~

So-called the “biggest” canyon in the world. Therefore, it’s the must visit attraction if you are in Nyingchi. Also, it has some good spots to view the Namjagbarwa mountain but you can see the peak only if you’re fortunate enough. However, some of the tourist facilities need to maintain better.

The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon is located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China and is known for its incredible depth and dramatic landscapes. It is formed by the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which carves through the Himalayas, creating one of the world's deepest and longest canyons. The canyon stretches approximately 500 kilometers (310 miles) and reaches depths of over 5,000 meters (16,400 feet), making it deeper than the Grand Canyon in the United States. The region's rugged terrain, high altitude, and unique ecosystems make it a significant area for geological and ecological studies.

Fast and reliable services by Google..any queries are adhered and answered but sometimes we get wrong question, quried by us.But love Google..Jai shree Krishna om namah shivay.

Nice Long Bahmputra river brance. This Bahmputra river's called various name in various place.

Very nice

Wonderful

Amazing 😍

Good

Wow 🔥

Very hot.

nice

Wonderful place, heaven on earth 🌎🌍

Very nice

(Translated by Google) It was so beautiful. The weather forecast predicted a 50% chance of rainfall. We were very lucky and the sun came out☀️ (Original) 美呆了，氣象預報降雨機率50%，我們非常幸運，出了太陽☀️

Meili Snow Mountain, also known as Kawakarpo or Meili Xueshan, is a majestic mountain range located in the northwest of Yunnan Province, China. Situated in the heart of the Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Meili Snow Mountain is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, diverse flora and fauna, and rich cultural heritage. Here are some fascinating facts about Meili Snow Mountain: - *Highest peak:* The main peak, Kawakarpo, rises to an impressive 6,740 meters (22,113 feet) above sea level. - *Snow-capped peaks:* The mountain range is home to 13 peaks above 6,000 meters, with six of them remaining unclimbed. - *Biodiversity hotspot:* Meili Snow Mountain is home to a wide range of flora and fauna, including several endangered species like the snow leopard, red panda, and Yunnan snub-nosed monkey. - *Tibetan culture:* The mountain is considered sacred by the local Tibetan people, who believe it is the dwelling place of gods and goddesses. - *Trekking and adventure:* Meili Snow Mountain offers various trekking routes, including the popular Meili Snow Mountain Trek, which takes you through stunning landscapes and traditional Tibetan villages. Meili Snow Mountain is an awe-inspiring destination that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and adventure opportunities.

The 3 photos were taken not far from the small (mostly Tibetan) city of Deqen. A short taxi ride (about 15 minutes) out of Deqen (aka Deqin or Deqing), brings you to a location called Feilai Temple; here you can overlook the peaks of the Meili Snow Mountains (Meili Xue Shan). The Mingyong glacier is seen in the first image [photo also taken from 飞来寺 (Fei Lai Si = Feilai Temple)] ... on route G214, in northwestern Yunnan Province. Within this chain of mountains is visible the highest mountain in Yunnan ---> Kawa Garbo or Khawa Karpo, also transcribed as Kawadgarbo, Khawakarpo, Moirig Kawagarbo, / Kawa Karpo or Kha-Kar-Po), as it is known by local residents and pilgrims, or Kawagebo Peak (Chinese: 卡瓦格博) <---- this last 'info' from Wikipedia. Kawagarbo has never been successfully summited, and now it is not legal for anyone to attempt to climb this sacred peak. Kawagarbo is not very visible in my photos (too cloudy) but there are many pictures of this beautiful mountain found on the internet. "The facilities" and "service" mentioned above as "very good" apply only to the guest houses and hotels in and around the small settlement of Feilai Temple (actually a small little town). Once you go down into the valley below and hike in the Meili Snow Mountains and surrounding area -- facilities are mostly crude or non existent.

(Translated by Google) Come to Meili Snow Mountain to see the silver reflective scenery. It is really a good effect. Take a photo quickly as a way to appreciate the diversity. (Original) 來梅里雪山，看銀色反光勝景，還真是個不錯的效果，趕緊拍照，作為一種欣賞到多元化的感覺。

(Translated by Google) If you want to see snow-capped mountains but don't want a low altitude, this is the perfect place. (Original) 想看雪山又不想海拔沒有那麼高，這裡很適合

(Translated by Google) The mysterious colors and superb scenery of Meili Snow Mountain make this place full of charm for extreme exploration. But this is a plateau after all, so you need to stay in good health and be well prepared when coming here. (Original) 梅里雪山神秘色彩和绝佳景色，让这里充满极限探索的魅力。不过这里毕竟是高原，来这里要保持良好健康状态，做好充足准备。

(Translated by Google) I have been to several snow-capped mountains, but Meili Snow Mountain is the most beautiful. The weather is best when I go there in November, and it is easiest to see the Rizhao Jinshan Mountain. (Original) 去过几个雪山，还是梅里雪山最美，11月去的天气最好，最容易观看到日照金山

(Translated by Google) I’ve been to Meili Snow Mountain three times and still want to go, it’s so beautiful! (Original) 梅里雪山去了三次还想去，真的太美了！

Fabulous location. Restored monastery with work still ongoing when we visited. Strictly no photos inside - a shame as it is really interesting.

(Translated by Google) Most authentic Tibetan monastery. The monks are there and you can talk to them. Quieter to visit. (Original) Monasterio tibetano más auténtico. Los monjes están allí y puedes hablar con ellos. Más tranquilo para visitar.

(Translated by Google) The splendid Tibetan temple (Original) 金碧輝煌的藏族寺廟

(Translated by Google) Tibetan Buddhism (Original) 藏傳佛教

Good place of visit and to better understand Tibetan Buddhism..... definitely worth the time and effort to get to the place.

It was the very first Buddhist shrine I visited in my life in 2008. And what a majestic place it was! Since then I have entered into the spirit of Buddha's teaching. Songzanlin or The Ganden Sumtseling temple in Yunnan province (China) is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, located few kilometres away from the city of Shangri-La at elevation over 3000 metres. Built in the 17th century, the monastery is the largest one in the south-west of the country. It is sometimes referred to as "the little Potala palace".

The scenery is insanely beautiful, almost unreal. My mind felt so calm in the mix of mist and pine-wood smoke drifting through the air. It was foggy and –5°C, but somehow my heart felt warm, I love it lots.

Beautiful Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan province. Looks magnificent from far.

A famous Tibetan temple in Shangri-La. Due to its geographical location with high altitude, its very difficult for me to climb the staircase. Required more energy than the normal time. Its advise to bring oxygen tank with you when you climb up to avoid altitude sickness. The view upstairs is superb. Take note that we are not allowed to take interior of the temple as this shows disrespectful to them/ their god.

May be worth a visit if you're in the area, but no comparison to the Potola Palace in terms of size. Just 30 minutes would be plentiful, unless you're really into praying and rites. Also be mindful if you're prone to altitude sickness as the temple is at 3300m and there is a hike up the stairs.

Songzanlin Monastery offers breathtaking views, and the ascent is manageable for most. It's advisable to bring an oxygen tank to enhance comfort due to the altitude. Be cautious of locals asking for money to drive you to the top, as the walk to the monastery is not as time-consuming as they may claim.

Didn't really get to explore this ancient town. Here mainly to visit the Dafo Temple and largest prayer wheel. However, like the buildings and shops while walking along the streets.

Lovely city, much like many other China "old towns", it has a "traditional" look in its "Old Town" area but clearly mostly reconstructed to retain an olden day charm. There are a lot of pros to this, namely mod cons such as clean sanitation! The old town is slightly over commercialised with bands blaring on the upstair overlooking the square and streets below, souvenir shops aplenty and load and loads of food outlets, not to mention the gaudy flashy lights... However, the scatterings of minorities going about their daily routine in their traditional clothes, the Guishan Temple, with its giant metal prayer wheel and its steady streams of worshippers (mostly locals) more than makes up for it! There is also the Songzanlin Monestery nearby. This is super jammed packed, we opted to visit a minor temple in the same grounds to avoid the crowds. Much better! Shangrila is a nice stopover place to aclimatise as we made our journey to Yading National Park which is over 4,000 meters above sea level.

This ancient city in Shangri la 香格里拉 is packed with old world charm of Tibetan culture and traditions. We enjoyed every minute of our stay there. People are friendly and welcoming. We tried every possible delicacies and especially yak milk and yes, there are cafes serving Italian espresso with original Yunnan coffee beans. The mornings and evenings during winter are really cold at sub-zero on the mercury, the high altitude is something to take special note. There are two main gates into the city - North and East. We stayed at this lovely modern guesthouse - Shangri-La Yunbian View Homestay - 香格里拉云边观景民宿（独克宗古城店), their hospitality was first class. They are located about ten minutes by foot from the North Gate.

A worthwhile place of visit and indulge in local delicacies and capture vivid moments.

Beautiful Ancient Building with massive walls at one of the few entrances to Shangrila Ancient Town. Love the unique structure with "old" architectural design that is in line with the olden houses of ancient town. It blends comfortably into the charm of the olden era. In front of the Dukezong Ancient building is the huge parking lot. As such, it's quite convenient to visit this place.

Probably one of the most beautiful, quaint towns I've ever been to. Winter is amazing there. Went in Dec 2023

Shangri-La Old Town

Visited in November. Apart from yellow trees, no other Autumnal colours. Already very cold especially in the shade and frost could be seen on the ground. Pleasant overall but nothing much to be seen. Thought that the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Blue Moon Valley nearer Lijiang looked more like a national park with the majestic snow covered mountain peaks. Only visit if you have time and enjoy nature walks.

Don’t come here! Ticket price is CNY 138 which includes ferries within the park. But I don’t think that worth it. The scenery was normal for me. There is 2 lakes to visit Shudu lake and Bita sea. Nothing special though There’re extra charged scenery. Boating on Shudu lake. Hiking on primal forest and leaping in forest. I don’t think this is a national park but a business square in a mountain.

Was there end August 2025 as part of the tour package that we signed up for. Park is huge ! We arrived on a rainy day. We took the bus ride and the boat ride (at I believe Shudu Lake). It was a looong walk in the drizzles and dont know what to expect. Anyway, we were glad to be back at the restaurant / retails for a warm bubble tea after a 70mins walk in the drizzles. Was told to keep pumping Oxygen, so, we did just that. Probably, had we come on a sunny day, it would be better experience.

November might not be the best time to visit this park, with partial park closure (only accessible to 2 lake locations) and dry pasture. Didi from Shangrila old town RT around 200 yuan, entrance ticket is 138 yuan, and additional 65 for the boat ride for each lake which is like 5 mins ride, you can see the next pier…pretty mandatory unless you want to walk 4 km for each stop. Maybe it’s just not for me, if you like walking trail then should be ok. I’d opt out and do Balagezong, Meili, Abujico, etc.

The landscape is beautiful but it was super crowded and we couldn’t really enjoy the experience. Many people only interested in taking pictures and using disposable oxygen bottles are making this really not sustainable

Recommend buying the cheaper ticket which excludes the fantasy character storyline that is indoor at the end of the whole tour of the park. Which easily people might not have time for it anyway unless you have the whole day. From the first bus ride (first lake tour), you can choose to get off the bus at the first stop and trek. Or you could continue the ride which ends at second stop and have 3 options. 1) Walk + payable ferry ride, 2) Buggy ~180per pax farm tour, 3) 90rmb per pax bicycle ride(~30mins) + 1 free ferry ride at the end of the bike track @pier4. I chose the bike ride and recommend it. It is beginner friendly track mostly. Make sure to take the bike crew’s contact before setting off. Upon reaching ferry point4, call them for the ferry ride to the end ferry point where you will walk 400m to the end of the tour around the lake. Where you can purchase food and drinks and take the shuttle bus to the park entrance or continue the ride to the next lake. I would recommend calling the bike crew and constant pressuring them for the ferry as they seem to want to accumulate more bikers(very few chose this route) before summoning the ferry over to pier4. This ferry from pier4 is upon demand only and is the only way bikers have to get back. It’s funny how we just left the bikes at the pier and there were no instructions because it’s quite obvious we shouldn’t bring the bikes up the ferry. I waited for 30mins and had seen people complained worse.

Very beautiful national park with great scenery but most of the park is not accessible to the public. There are only 3 tourist spots here and you’ll have to pay additional for a bus ticket to access the bus which brings you to each spot (in the designated order stated by the park). Would recommend dedicating 4-5 hours to visiting if you are keen to walk all the three trails in the tourist spots (2-3km each). Toilets are available at the start and end of every trail as well. The trails are mostly reasonably well maintained boardwalks or paths without too much steps.

It's quite pretty. Very Calming to walk along the board walk. Nature is showcased very well here. The photo framed opportunities are quite distracting with gimmicky decorations and silly costumes. The rental prices and quality of photos aren't fully justifiable either. I'd avoid buying hot beverages in the stalls. The drinks were quite stale, likely because they have low sales volume. We had some naughty folks from HK feeding the squirrels on trees. There are more wildlife in the other lake if you're interested.

Bring a good raincoat. The walk is easy, flat on a boardwalk. No problem for 6 year old daughter.

Nothing interesting, kind of boring..🙄🙄

Make sure you trek around the lake. Much more to see

Has a 3 km trail all board walk along the lake. Beautiful view, saw wild horses, yaks, Chipmunks, ducks and various flowers

Shudu Lake is tectonic lake inside Potatso Nasional Park, Entrance ticket is RMB40 and Bus ticket RMB60 is compulsory but boat ride is optional (RMB50), alternative is to walk the 3.3km pathway to enjoy the scenery. Visited during mid autumn, the grassland become yellowish and not so great. Do not expect to see wild animals beside the cows, horses, pigs and ducks.

Beatiful lake scenery

You can either come here from Shangrila or Lijiang. Entry fee is CNY30 at the point of writing. From the parking area you need to hike up & come back down from the other end. Drone shots will be able to capture the full scenery, otherwise pay the local guys to help you get the footage.

I’ll tell you this is a must visit place. Worth to visit! Ticket price is ¥30/person. But don’t ride the horse! Don’t ride the horse! They will charge you ¥60 at the beginning but as you walked in they will charge u only ¥20. But never mind it will not take too long to climb up the hill. Don’t forget There are 3 springs inside (most visitors only took pictures at exterior) The staff(native residents) introduced me the origin of the Springs and their culture. The spring is much beautiful than the pic I upload here guys

It is worth going. Large bus tour will not take you there only small private car tours will. It is beautiful. Bring your drone if you have one.

Out of the way natural hot spring wonders

This definitely worth the 30rmb and hike. It's quite beautiful. Pay no attention to the first half as it doesn't get interesting times the top.

(Translated by Google) I have been traveling around the world for nearly 30 years, and this section of the Eastern Ring Road, wow, is probably the loneliest, most winding, and most beautiful section of mountain road I have ever driven in my life. I just drove slowly and carefully, not because of the road conditions. The road conditions were very good. Thanks to the weather, the mountains and forests along the way were beautiful and sparsely populated, which was almost unprecedented. But there was an unexplained burden in my heart, and I vaguely felt that this beautiful land of Shangri-La was really not allowed. Don't bother with any modern civilization. (Original) 環遊世界近三十年了, 這段東環線, 哇, 應該是這輩子到目前為止開過最孤寂, 最蜿蜒, 也是最美的一段山路了. 只是一路小心緩行的, 不是因為路況, 路況好得很. 且拜天氣之賜, 一路山林美景相隨, 人煙稀少, 幾乎是前無古人後無來者的. 但心裡有莫明的負擔, 隱約覺得這香格里拉美地, 實在不容許有任何現代文明的打擾吧.

(Translated by Google) Similar to Pamukkale in Turkey, it's smaller in scale but composed of limestone of various shapes and colors. Horseback riding is available to reach the summit. (Original) 튀르키에의 파묵칼래와 비슷한곳. 규모는 적으나 다양한 모양과 색깔의 석회암으로 구성되어 있음. 산 정상으로 올라갈때는 말을 타고 갈 수 있음

This spot is a must-see! The views of the mountains and (aggressive) river stream are really incredible. The one caveat is that climbing up the stairs after you're done sightseeing can be brutal if you're not used to physical activity. They have a lot of benches along the climb back up for resting or you can buy an escalator package to save the energy

Magnificent scenic tour. Different part of the year has different views and experience. For those who are unable to do stairs, you have to pay for the escalator service. its worth it because its a long way down and up. Wind is really strong so warm clothes are definitely required.

This is a Large natural gorge, one of the deepest in the world! Reconmended to pay escalator fees of RMB70 both way. But, u still need to climb 200 staircase down/up! Not wheelchair friendly. If you don't have energy to climb staircase, not Reconmended. The toilet also not in good condition. It is tourist spot, hope local authorities can take some action.

Majestic, picturesque, nature at it's best and God's great creation. A journey worth the ride and distance. Take your time to admire and indulge in the beauty while appreciating nature . Don't miss it and it's a must go place .

Wonderful place with good location for take a photo. Nice weather. I been here in early of Oct. temperature around 20-25. Crowed with tourist.

This is the spot where most tourists will visit at Tiger Leaping Gorge. There’s a big parking area for tourists bus here. We visited this place in Nov which is not the peak season (normally in July & Aug when the water level is the highest). Still is a nice place to visit. We paid RMB70 each to take the escalator to and fro to the bottom in order to save time. It’s still pretty crowded even though it’s not in peak season.

Absolutely beautiful is all one can say when they witness the beauty of the Tiger Leaping Gorge. The story behind the name is very interesting as well and sparks curiosity about whether it’s a true fact or not. Visitors can opt to either walk up and down the gorge or purchase tickets to use the escalators. At the end of the trail there’s a nice tourist spot set aside for refreshments and the purchase of souvenirs.

Pretty scenic and can be crowded. Water flow was strong and can be dangerous. Apply personal safety measure, don't selfie at the edge.

Spend 4 days hiking the high and low trails or 3 hours along the low road. Either way the scenery is spectacular.

Interesting! About 45min visit hour. Not much to see. Long hour traveling time in a not so develop and dangerous narrow road.

View of nature power, thunderous rapids. 1000 steps down and up, a good exercise.

These are some massive rapids tucked into an equally grandiose canyon

We went in mid March, not much water

Waow amazing view from there on the river!

Beautiful lake and crystal clear water. Certain part the boatman told us to taste the water. Tasted clean and refreshing

We stayed a night here (at the Sichuan side) and explored the lake the next day. We spend almost a whole day around the lake, traveling from the Sichuan side to Yunnan side of the lake. It’s a huge lake with many beautiful spots for photo shoots.

Lugu Lake is stunningly beautiful, with crystal-clear waters, wonderfully fresh air, and a peaceful, uncrowded atmosphere

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lugu Lake is an absolute paradise! The crystal-clear waters, surrounded by mountains and traditional villages, create one of the most breathtaking sceneries. It’s peaceful and serene, with opportunities to explore local culture, take scenic boat rides, or just enjoy the tranquility. The sunsets are spectacular, painting the sky and water in vibrant colors. A must-visit for nature lovers and anyone looking to unwind in a truly magical setting. Highly recommended!

The road to reach here is very tiring. Everything is worth it when we have arrived here. It is a place for the saints. You would fall in love with this place immediately. I don't mind retiring here at all. It is a place of peace and zen. Love it!

This is just a beautiful place everyone should visit!! I brought my parents here because they both are nature lovers. We were all so amazed by the scenery. Thanks to the good whether, we managed to take all these beautiful photos and had such a good family trip! I would suggest rent a car or book a car with driver to travel around and capture all these views on the way. We stayed there for only 4 days but if I would go there again, maybe a week is enough. Just relax by the lake, do some yoga and mediate :)

It’s a crystal clear lake with blue sky. Amazing landscape here. You can also sail a boat for lake tour. It’s a quite huge lake that you can travel around the lake enjoy the different view from every spot. Sailing is one of my favorite way to visit the breathtaking lake.