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Shangri-La & Meili

Dukezong old town, Pudacuo and sunrise on the Meili Snow Mountains.

Why visit

Travel Shangri-La & Meili with local experts

Shangri-La is the seat of Diqing Tibetan Prefecture, with Dukezong old town and Songzanlin Monastery in town and Pudacuo National Park to the east. At about 3,300 metres, allow for the altitude.

Further north at Deqin, Feilai Temple faces the Meili Snow Mountains at sunrise, and trekking routes continue into Yubeng village. The area is part of the Three Parallel Rivers World Natural Heritage site.

Tours
7
Typical length
8–12 days
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Bookable tours

Tours through Shangri-La & Meili

7 tours

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Slow Journey | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La and Lugu Lake in 10 DaysSmall group of 12
Kunming → Chuxiong → Dali → Lijiang → Lijiang → Shangri-La → Lijiang → Lugu Lake → Kunming

Slow Journey | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La and Lugu Lake in 10 Days

  • 10 days · 9 nights
  • 2–12 people

Stone Forest · Dianchi Dam · Erhai VIP yacht · Tie-dye experience · Haishe Honeymoon Peninsula · Dali Ancient Town

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Slow Journey | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La in 8 DaysSmall group of 12
Kunming → Chuxiong → Dali → Lijiang → Lijiang → Shangri-La → Kunming

Slow Journey | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La in 8 Days

  • 8 days · 7 nights
  • 2–12 people

Stone Forest · Dianchi Dam · Erhai VIP yacht · Tie-dye experience · Haishe Honeymoon Peninsula · Dali Ancient Town

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Mountain Footprints | Meili, Yubeng and Tiger Leaping Gorge Trek in 8 DaysSmall group of 8
Lijiang → Feilaisi → Yubeng → Yubeng → Yubeng → Lijiang → Lijiang

Mountain Footprints | Meili, Yubeng and Tiger Leaping Gorge Trek in 8 Days

  • 8 days · 7 nights
  • Small group of 8

Dukezong Ancient Town · Napa Lake; passing through · Jinsha River Moon Bay · Baima Snow Mountain · Feilaisi · Meili Snow Mountain; golden sunrise depends on weather

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Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Lugu Lake and Xishuangbanna in 12 DaysGroup itinerary
Kunming → Chuxiong → Dali → Lijiang → Lijiang → Shangri-La → Lijiang → Lugu Lake → Kunming → Xishuangbanna → Kunming

Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Lugu Lake and Xishuangbanna in 12 Days

  • 12 days · 11 nights
  • Group itinerary

Stone Forest · Dianchi Dam · Shuanglang Ancient Town · Gusheng Village · Music Caravan; silver edition · S-bend cycling

Price on requestView itinerary
Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La and Xishuangbanna in 10 DaysGroup itinerary
Kunming → Chuxiong → Dali → Lijiang → Lijiang → Shangri-La → Kunming → Xishuangbanna → Kunming

Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La and Xishuangbanna in 10 Days

  • 10 days · 9 nights
  • Group itinerary

Stone Forest · Dianchi Dam · Shuanglang Ancient Town · Gusheng Village · Music Caravan; silver edition · S-bend cycling

Price on requestView itinerary
Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La and Lugu Lake in 10 DaysGroup itinerary
Kunming → Chuxiong → Dali → Lijiang → Lijiang → Shangri-La → Lijiang → Lugu Lake → Kunming

Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La and Lugu Lake in 10 Days

  • 10 days · 9 nights
  • Group itinerary

Stone Forest · Dianchi Dam · Shuanglang Ancient Town · Gusheng Village · Music Caravan; silver edition · S-bend cycling

Price on requestView itinerary
Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La in 8 DaysGroup itinerary
Kunming → Chuxiong → Dali → Lijiang → Lijiang → Shangri-La → Kunming

Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La in 8 Days

  • 8 days · 7 nights
  • Group itinerary

Stone Forest · Dianchi Dam · Shuanglang Ancient Town · Gusheng Village · Music Caravan; silver edition · S-bend cycling

Price on requestView itinerary

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