Balagezong
Balagezong Grand Canyon is located in the northwest of Shangri-La. It is one of the important scenic spots in the “Three Parallel Rivers” World Natural Heritage.
Damo Patriarch Cave
Damo Patriarch Cave (Dharma Cave) is where Damo stayed for 10 years, every day he studied and meditated facing the wall. Finally, he understood the doctrines and became Buddha in this cave.
Dongzhulin Temple
Located in Benzilan, Dongzhulin Temple is the second-largest temple in the Shangri-La area. Compared with the largest Ganden Sumtsenling Monastery, it is less famous and touristic but much more tranquil. Normally we recommend our clients visit this temple during sunset, the most beautiful time.
Feilai Temple
Feilai Temple is not a popular tourist attraction as a Tibetan monastery. Yet, it is known as the best observation platform to have a panoramic view of the Meili Snow Mountain (Kawagebo).
Qudeng Pavilion
Qudeng Pavilion is the first stop for the believers to make a pilgrimage to Kawagebo Peak of Meili Snow Mountain. After moving around the pavilion clockwise for three circles, the pilgrimage towards Kawagebo begins.
Tongle Lisu Village
Tongle Lisu Village is China’s largest village of the Lisu minority, and due to its remote location, it is less impacted by external civilization and a well-preserved Lisu village with most of their ethnic characteristics.
Nanjiluo
Nanjiluo is still an undeveloped off-the-beaten-path area. With a variety of plantations and surrounded by snow mountains and lakes, it has not been officially developed so far, which makes it a perfect place for hikers and adventurers.
Golden Monkey Reserve
The Golden Monkey Reserve is an important part of the “Three Parallel Rivers” of the world’s natural heritage and national key scenic spots. To find the rare Yunnan golden monkey, you may have to hike in the mountains for 1-2 hours.
Cizhong Catholic Church
Cizhong Catholic Church is located in Cizhong Village, was listed as one of the most beautiful churches in China. It is a church that combines Western architectural style and Chinese architectural styles of Tibetan, Han, and Bai ethnic groups.
Yubeng
Well-known as the “Hiker’s Paradise,” Yubeng Village is located in a valley surrounded by snow mountains, and the Yubeng trekking route is an epic trekking route in China.