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Shangri-La - Kunming - Dali: The Golden Triangle Tour of Northwest Yunnan✨ This loop route lets you feel the mystery of Tibetan beliefs while enjoying the leisurely vibes of Erhai Lake! 🏔️ Highlights of the itinerary: 【Must-visit in Shangri-La】 - Songzanlin Monastery: Truly worthy of its nickname "Little Potala Palace," the golden roofs glitter in the sunlight. Remember to turn the prayer wheels clockwise. - Dukezong Ancient Town: Home to the world's largest prayer wheel. Tibetan singing and dancing performances light up the square at night. - Pudacuo National Park: Bitahai Lake and Shudu Lake are breathtakingly beautiful (Recommended restaurant: Tibetan hot pot near the park entrance). 【Kunming Stopover】 - Dianchi Haigeng Dam: Visit from November to March to see the Siberian red-billed gulls. - Cuihu Park: Scenery changes with the seasons, with stunning lotus flowers in summer. - Stone Forest: A textbook example of karst landscape (Nearby recommendation: Sani-style Yi ethnic restaurant). 【Dali's Slow Life】 - Erhai Ecological Corridor: Best explored by biking from Caicun to Panxi, with countless photogenic spots along the famous S-curves. - Xizhou Ancient Town: Try freshly baked Xizhou baba, and don't miss the iconic Corner Tower and rice fields. - Shuanglang Ancient Town: Stay overnight in a seaside B&B. Book Yang Liping's Sun Palace afternoon tea in advance. 🚗 Travel Tips: ✔️ Shangri-La's high altitude requires gradual acclimatization—start from Kunming (1,890m). ✔️ High-speed train between Kunming and Dali takes 2 hours; private car recommended from Dali to Shangri-La (~4.5 hours). ✔️ Rent an e-bike for Erhai loop, but check the battery for round-trip capacity. 🍜 Food Alerts: - Shangri-La: Yak meat hot pot with barley bread. - Dali: Yongpan braised chicken, milk fan with rose jam. - Kunming: Cross-bridge rice noodles at Qiaoxiangyuan's original store. 📸 Photo Guide: Morning light is perfect for Songzanlin Monastery! Erhai Lake glows softly after 4 PM! Tibetan costume rentals in Dukezong Ancient Town cost only 80-120 RMB/day~
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Posted: Jul 12, 2025
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