• Explore the Three Parallel Rivers

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    Tour Code: ODY-CN-2425

    Destination: Shangri-La, Deqin

Duration

3 Days

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Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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Take a three-day extension from Shangri-la to delve into the veiled realm of the Three Parallel Rivers National Park. You’ll explore quaint villages and sacred temples in Diqing. A splendid highlight is the sunrise over Meili’s snowcapped peaks. Wandering Nanji Luo’s alpine lakes, you soak in the serenity. The adventure also leads to Tacheng, where Tibetan culture comes alive. Beyond admiring the vistas, you can also catch a glimpse of the elusive Yunnan snub-nosed monkey, a rare sighting.

Itinerary Summary

DAYPLACEHIGHLIGHTS
1Shangri-La – DeqinBalagezong Scenic Area, Shambhala Pagoda, the First Bend of Jinsha River, Dongzhulin Temple
2DeqinMeili Snow Mountains Sunrise, Cizhong Church, Nanji Luo Scenic Area, Tongle Village
3Tacheng – Shangri-LaYunnan Golden Monkey National Park, Departure
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Departing from Shangri-La, the journey leads to the idyllic Bala Village within the Balagezong Scenic Area. Immerse in the area’s breathtaking alpine vistas and pay homage to the sacred Shambhala Pagoda, its magnificent white stupa rising elegantly above billowing clouds.

Then, the excursion moves to Benzilan town, where you witness the Tibetan art of crafting traditional wooden bowls. Subsequently, Dongzhulin Temple, with its understated but reverent design radiating spiritual ambiance, comes into view, before a stop to admire the scenic bay of the First Bend of Jinsha River.

In the afternoon, the picturesque day concludes in Deqin.

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▱ Beijing

Wake early to catch the majestic sunrise over the Meili Snow Mountains. Once you have marveled at the splendid hues of daybreak, take a 1.5-hour drive to Cizhong Church, a place deeply rooted in Tibetan Buddhism. Happening to be here during a worship service, you can listen to the Bible being recited in Tibetan.

Next is the renowned scenic area of Nanji Luo, known as “God’s Tears”. Nestled high in the mountains, its emerald lakes shine like tears amid the lush forests and rugged peaks. Then visit Tongle Village, renowned for its traditional Lisu ethnic villages dramatically clinging to cliffs. End the day in Tacheng, exploring its charming old town and learning about ancient Tibetan customs still practiced today.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Enter the Golden Monkey National Park to search for rare Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys in their natural habitat. If lucky enough, you may spot furry family groups of 5-10 playing and frolicking nimbly through tall trees.

Venturing deep into the nature reserve, you have chances to admire numerous nationally protected rare plants and animals on the mountain slopes, such as Yunnan redwood, jade dragon fern, Chinese yew, spruce, and oil wheatgrass. Then, return to Shangri-la, with a scenic 2.5-hour drive offering sweeping valley views.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eI highly recommend Inner Mongolia Jiuhong Travel Service Co., Ltd. The team is very easy to work with, has excellent ideas and the guides are knowledgeable and easy to be with. Very solid itineraries and execution — flexible, high quality, and great value for money.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe visited both Xi’an and Shanghai under Jiuhong’s arrangement and received the same first-class service in both cities. The guides were knowledgeable, flexible, and happy to discuss all aspects of modern China — giving insights difficult to obtain elsewhere. Strongly recommended.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Greenfly
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe had a wonderful action-packed day. Fei Fei was amazing — her knowledge was very impressive and she was a real pleasure to be with. This was certainly the highlight of our stay in this beautiful city. Thanks so much.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Ludovic V.
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