Paradise in Southern China | Shangri-La & Lijiang
Lijiang and Shangri-La in Yunnan, are two of the most popular travel destinations in China. With its rich ancient history and beautiful natural landscape, this region inspired many. After a two day trek at the Tiger Leaping Gorge, we are back in the ancient cities to eat some delicious Naxi food, and take in the unique Yunnan-Tibetan culture. Join us on this three day travel vlog through Southern China.
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浮娴小锅饭 (Shuhe) - Naxi Grilled Fish
不二手工烘培咖啡店 (Baisha) - Cafe
纳西火塘总店 (Shuhe) - Naxi BBQ and Hot Pot
古城角落 (Dukezong) - Cafe
宗喀藏餐 (Dukezong) - Tibetan Hot Pot
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There's so much to eat, see and do in Yunnan! Check out our Yunnan Nature Bucket List here:
In the southwestern region of China lies Yunnan province. Dubbed as China's hidden paradise, follow our adventures through the lesser-known cities of Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-la!
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KUNMING CITY
00:51 - Yunnan Nationalities Village
Yunnan province is home to 26 different minority ethnic groups and you can experience all of them right here! (FUN FACT: China has a total of 56 ethnic groups! Talk about diversity!)
01:04 - Dragon Gate, Western Hills
Skillfully carved on a large natural rock, it is said that once you enter the dragon gate, you will become famous and successful. Who can say no to good luck?!
01:20 - Green Lake Park
Here at one of the most beautiful parks in Kunming city, you can catch locals engaging in recreational activities. It’s the perfect place to absorb the Kunming culture!
01:31 - Shilin Stone Forest
Epic or what? This 400 sq km-wide area of towering limestones (all natural!) was considered the “First Wonder of the World” to the Chinese. Marvel at the different karst formation around this stone forest!
01:41 - Jiuxiang Scenic Region
Explore the cluster of karst caves in this region, the largest of such complex in China! Here you’ll get to explore a bat cave, lying dragon cave, grand lion hall and fairy field, among others.
DALI
01:50 - Three Pagodas
Three impressive 1,800-year-old pagodas that are still standing to this day and are a symbol of the history of Dali City.
02:04 - Dali Ancient City
A thousand-year-old city with so much history and culture where the past and present coexist.
LIJIANG
02:23 - Old Town of Lijiang
A town with a history going back more than 1,000 years, it remains largely untouched and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
02:48 - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Scale this 5,596-metre giant! (SIKE! You can actually take a cable car up 4506 metres!)
02:51 - Blue Moon Valley
As its name suggests, it's an extremely blue river meandering through a lush valley of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain! Definitely a must-visit!
02:58 - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (4506-metre peak)
Get a bird's eye view of Lijiang from on top the most southerly snowcapped mountain in the Northern Hemisphere!
03:07 - Impression Lijiang
Catch this magnificent outdoor singing and dancing performance demonstrating the tradition and lifestyle of the local ethnic people! You even get a picturesque view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as the background!
03:12 - Black Dragon Pool
A great place to see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain but an even better place to take sick IG pictures!
03:23 - Tiger Leaping Gorge
If you're all about that hiking/fitspo life then we recommend going on this 2-day-1-night hike up the Tiger Leaping Gorge! The views are out of this world! That, we guarantee!
SHANGRI-LA
04:16 - Songzanlin Lamasery
Visit the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple complex in Yunnan Province!
04:26 - Dukezong Ancient City
It is the largest and best-preserved Tibetan city among China's Tibetan counties!
04:40 - Balagezong Scenic Area
Soak in the sights and sound of this beautiful area and discover its unique beauty with rich Tibetan culture!
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Old Town of Lijiang, Yunnan, China [Amazing Places 4K]
The Old Town of Lijiang is well-preserved old city of the Naxi minority. It is listed by UNESCO as World Heritages Site, quote: Lijiang is an exceptional ancient town set in a dramatic landscape which represents the harmonious fusion of different cultural traditions to produce an urban landscape of outstanding quality.
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Yunnan (云南; Yúnnán) is a province in southern China, bordering Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam as well as the Chinese provinces and regions of Guangxi, Guizhou, Sichuan and Tibet.
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Stone Forest
Guandu Old Town(官渡古镇）
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Do in Yunnan, Kunming, China
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Hike the Mekong (Lancang) River
Soak in the hot spring waters at An'ning - 34 km from Kunming
Hike the Tiger Leaping Gorge
Swim in one of deepest and cleanest lakes of China - Fuxian lake by Yuxi
10 Days Classic Sichuan & Yunnan Highlights Tour
After finishing the Chengdu highlight tour packages of Leshan Giant Buddha and Mt. Emei, it's time for you to indulge in breathtaking scenery and Naxi Culture in Lijiang and immerse into the time-honored Shangri-La paradise. Making some spare time for Kunming, the flower city to witness a whole vivid Yunnan impression. Not from books or pictures, but in person.
Highlights of this tour:
Come to Panda's Hometown and have close contact with the lovely creatures;
Be marvel at the largest stone Buddha in the world and pay pilgrimage to Mount Emei;
Explore at your pace in the Colorful Yunnan by visiting old towns, national parks, lakes, gorges, mountains, stone forests, pagodas…
Meet diverse ethnic minority groups – Yi, Bai, Naxi, Tibetan, etc.;
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Check out 10 great things to do in Kunming - China's Spring City. Take in the local culture at the Green Lake, go for a hike in the Western Hills, sample delicious Yunnan cuisine, and party like a rock star at night.
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This week we go from Lijiang to Shangri-la (香格里拉). A place they used to call Zhōngdiàn (中甸). It's in Yunnan province, China, but you definitely feel the Tibetan vibes here.
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We stayed at: Kevin's Trekker Inn, Shangri-La, China
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Our hike to the Yakfields around Shangri-La and our Tibetan Homestay we arranged with: Khampa Caravan.
Loved it! The hike is definitely lonely and unique, though the village was not as spectaculair as we'd hoped.
And for those who wonder: Till early 2000's this town was called Zongdian, but the government thought it would attrack more tourists if they would rename the place Shangri-La. After the novel of James Hilton. Where Shangri-La is described as a mystical paradise on earth....
In 2014 the old city got fire and hundreds of houses were destroyed. Though rebuilding goes fast!
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Best things to do in SHANGRI-LA YUNNAN, the most remote city in Yunnan | China Travel Guide
Here are the best things to do in Shangri-la Yunnan: Visit the most famous Tibetan temple, the Songzanlin Monastery and explore the old village of Dukezong. These places are a great introduction to the Tibetan culture and you can easily do these within a day.
Shangri-La Yunnan is named after a mythical city in James Hilton’s book, the Lost Horizon. Previously known as Zhongdian, the city was re-named as Shangri-La in December 2001. The name Shangri-La means Paradise.
This is the most remote city in Yunnan as compared to the rest of the cities in Yunnan, such as Kunming and Lijiang. There is public transportation between these cities and buses travel regularly between Shangri-La and Tiger Leaping Gorge, Lijiang or Dali. However, bus services need to be confirmed prior to travelling as services can be disrupted due to weather or road conditions. Alternatively, you may choose to fly here. There is currently no rail connection between Lijiang and Shangri-La, however, a new rail line is being built.
If you choose to go by the mountain roads from Tiger Leaping Gorge, you could stop by at Bai Shui Tai (white water terrace). From there, you could catch the 2pm bus to Shangri-La. However, if you miss the bus like we did, then be prepared to hire a private car for at least 400 rmb.
Situated on the High Tibetan plateau, the winter is cold. It's also good to acclimatize to the high elevation prior to coming. A good suggestion is to stay in Lijiang or Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Chapters:
0:00 : Introduction
1:04 : Drive from Tiger Leaping Gorge
1:21 : Bai Shui Tai (White Water Terrace)
2:07 : Drive to Shangri-La
3:00 : Songzanlin Monastery
4:27 : Holy Lake
5:24 : Dukezong Old Village
6:40 : Guishan Park
8:21 : Giant Prayer Wheel
9:30 : Shangri-La
10:03 : Outro
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So the following day, we hopped into the car to Shangri-la right after discovering the beauty of Lijiang . We went to the Tiger Leaping Gorge which is one of the deepest gorges with spectacular sceneries on the planet, and it has the best hiking trail in the China. We continued our journey to Shangri-la's Old Town and even the Potatso/ Pudacuo National Park.
Pingyao 平遥 The Eternal City, China
Pingyao dates back 2,700 years, and is one of the best preserved ancient cities in the world.
During the Qing Dynasty this city was a financial center of China. It is still inhabited by 50,000 residents and is renowned for its well-preserved ancient city wall, and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
Pingyao still retains its city layout from the Ming and Qing dynasties, conforming to a typical Ba gua pattern. More than 300 sites in or near the city have ancient ruins. Preserved Ming- and Qing-style residences number close to 4,000. The streets and storefronts still largely retain their historical appearance.
The city walls of Pingyao were constructed in the 3rd year of the Hongwu Emperor (1370). The walls have six barbican gates. The north and south sides have one gate each. The east and west sides have two gates each.
This pattern is similar to that of a turtle (the head, tail and four legs), earning Pingyao the moniker Turtle City. The walls measure about 12 metres high, with a perimeter of 6,000 metres. A 4-metre wide, 4-metre deep moat can be found just outside the walls. Aside from the four structured towers at the four corners, there are also 72 watchtowers and more than 3,000 battlements.
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