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Shangri-La Tours: 20+ Best Yunnan Shangri-La Tour Packages

While James Hilton's novel Lost Horizon depicted a mythical paradise, there isn't a real place that perfectly matches that description. However, Shangri-La (香格里拉, altitude: 3,459 meters) in northwest Yunnan Province comes close!

Surrounded by stunning landscapes, Shangri-La, once known as Zhongdian, is a paradise on Earth. Snow-capped mountains, deep valleys, and vast meadows create a breathtaking backdrop for exploring the region's unique Tibetan cultures and earthly beauties. Many travelers combine Shangri-La with a trip to Lijiang. Take our Shangri-La tours and discover the best highlights of this amazing land!

Best Highlights for Shangri-La Tours:

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Enjoy spectacular landscapes: Experience the tranquility and fresh air of Pudacuo National Park, witness the power of water at Tiger Leaping Gorge, and marvel at the beautiful sunrise over the Kawagarbo of Meili Snow Mountain.
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Explore Tibetan culture & local life: Visit Songzanlin Monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery in Yunnan, to gain insight into Tibetan Buddhism and its practices. Experience authentic local life in Shangri-La with a Tibetan family visit.
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Go hiking for a wild and unique experience: Embark on thrilling hikes at Meili Snow Mountain & Yubeng Village, or enjoy a day hike at Balagezong Grand Canyon.

How to Plan Shangri-La Tours in Yunnan?

With our Shangri-La tour packages, travelers can reach Shangri-La by flight or high-speed train from other destinations in China. To fully experience Shangri-La's magic, we recommend spending 2-4 days exploring the region. The classic exploration in Shangri-La includes Songzanlin Monastery, Pudacuo National Park, and Dukezong Ancient Town. For the adventurous, extend your trip to Meili Snow Mountain in Deqin County. Complete your Yunnan adventure by visiting Lijiang, Kunming, and Dali. Whether you are interested in ethnic culture, ancient towns, hiking, adventure, photography, or food, we offer tours at the best prices to cater to your preferences.

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Shangri-La Tours (6 Best Tours)

Whether you prefer a single trip to Shangri-La or want to combine it with other Yunnan highlights, we have the Shangri-La tours for you. For those new to Shangri-La, explore our 6 best Yunnan Shangri-La tours. Immerse yourself in the beauty and Tibetan culture of Shangri-La, with options to extend your trip to Meili Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge, or Lijiang.
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Extend your Yunnan tour for 5 to 8 days and explore beyond Shangri-La! Located northwest of Lijiang, Shangri-La is easily accessible by road or high-speed train, with travel times between 2 and 3 hours.For a diverse and enriching experience, combine your Shangri-La tour with other enchanting Yunnan destinations. Choose from popular itineraries like Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La; Kunming, Lijiang, and Shangri-La; or even Lijiang, Shangri-La, and Kunming.

Top Recommended Yunnan Tours

For a classic Yunnan tour, you can visit 4 destinations: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La. However, for a more in-depth and well-rounded experience, consider extending your trip to include Jianshui Old Town, Yuanyang Rice Terraces, and Dongchuan Red Land for further exploration. These extended itineraries would require 8 to 12 days to fully enjoy. Learn more about Yunnan Tours >>
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How to plan your Shangri-La tours in Yunnan? Our expert team at Asia Odyssey Travel has crafted the latest travel articles and travel tips for your Shangri-La tour. Whether you want to know about the attractions, top things to do and see, the best time to visit, or transportation options, you will gain clear ideas from our articles. If you're looking for an extended tour planning, you will find some helpful ideas. Learn more in our Yunnan Travel Guide>>

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Discover what our customers are saying about the latest Shangri-La Tours. Browse through their recent reviews and feedback on tour arrangements, guides, transportation, attractions, dining, hotels, and detailed itineraries to plan your own unforgettable China tour. View All Customers Reviews >>
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Amazing tour in Yunnan, for 8 days
Thoroughly enjoyed our Yunnan tour in Kunming! Our guide Janet was very informative, patient and attentive to our needs. We learned a lot about the sites we visited and the history of the Yunnan province from her. Lunch was good. We felt very safe as our driver was very careful through the traffic. Highly recommend, 10/10!!!
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Thoroughly enjoyed our Yunnan tour in Kunming! Our guide Janet was very informative, patient and attentive to our needs. We learned a lot about the si...
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Excellent time back in nature
It's hard to find nature trails (without any concrete) in China, but this national park near Shangri-La has them. Excellent summertime temperatures too)
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It's hard to find nature trails (without any concrete) in China, but this national park near Shangri-La has them. Excellent summertime temperatures to...
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Amazing experience of something truly unique
The stone forest is truly beautiful and amazing. My guide was nice and spoke good English. Overall, it was a great day and I can certainly recommend this trip to anyone!
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The stone forest is truly beautiful and amazing. My guide was nice and spoke good English. Overall, it was a great day and I can certainly recommend t...
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