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[Shangri-La Shili Snow Mountain Travel Guide]
Watch the sunrise over the snow-capped mountains from a tent + interact with adorable animals
Unlock the secrets of this wonderland in one article

📍 How to get there
🚗 Transportation:
- By plane: Fly directly to Shangri-La Airport. The guesthouse offers a free shuttle service (approx. 15-min drive).
- By car: Navigate to "Shili Snow Mountain Sky Mirror Tent Manor." It's about a 4-hr drive from Lijiang.

⛺ Accommodation options
✅ Recommended room types:
- Sky Mirror Tent Manor: An independent cabin with zero distance from the grassland
- Yila Sea Lake View Inn: Tibetan-style villa with a private balcony
- Marguerite Manor: Quieter with family-friendly duplexes
💡 Tips:
• All rooms are equipped with floor heating + oxygen supply equipment, so you don't have to worry about altitude sickness.
• Fewer people and better prices during the off-season (May–June). You need to book in advance during the peak season (July–October).

🦙 Must-try activities
1. Interact with adorable animals:
- Feed alpacas/rabbits/sheep… (The guesthouse provides free feed)
- Horseback riding on Napa Lake (with professional instructors)
2. Tibetan culture:
- Take photos in Tibetan costumes (free costumes at the guesthouse)
- Learn how to make butter tea (book in advance)
3. Natural wonders:
- Wait for the "Sunrise over the Snow-Capped Mountains" at 6:30am (from your room or the viewing platform)
- Use the "Star Chart APP" to identify constellations at night

☕ Food guide
🔥 Must-eats:
- Yak hot pot: Authentic yak hot pot with tender meat
- Black Bean Coffee House: Highland hand-brewed coffee + yak cheese cake

📸 Photo guide
✨ Great photo spots:
- The grassland in front of the tent with the snow-capped mountains in the background (sunlight in the morning)
- The floor-to-ceiling windows of the coffee house reflect the clouds
- Use alpacas as "models" at sunset
👗 Outfit suggestions:
• Brightly colored jacket (red/yellow contrasting with the snow-capped mountains is stunning)
• The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so prepare a down jacket liner.

⚠️ Precautions
1. Sun protection trio: Sunglasses + SPF50+ cream + sun hat
2. Don't shower on the first night to adapt to the altitude.
3. Oxygen cylinders can be rented at the guesthouse.

💬 Common Q&A
Q: Is it suitable for seniors and children?
A: ✅ Children over 3 years old can stay, and children's meals are provided.
Seniors are advised to bring portable oxygen.
Q: Is it cold in May?
A: 10–15℃ during the day (sweater + jacket), 0–5℃ at night (down jacket required)