Open the window and breathe with the sacred mountain
by WaywardExplorer
Sep 11, 2025
Hidden Wonderland! Sleep in a Tibetan-style palace under Shika Snow Mountain ποΈ A full reveal of Shangri-La's secret realm!
Open the window to snow-capped mountains ποΈ This Tibetan-style hotel makes me reluctant to leave!
π Address: Inside Shika Snow Mountain Scenic Area, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
π Travel tips: It is recommended to charter a car or drive yourself; the scenery along the way is stunning
1οΈβ£ First Experience of a Tibetan Palace
Traditional Tibetan architecture + modern design, every window frames a snow mountain πΈ
Must-visit photo spots: Lobby prayer wheel corridor & rooftop viewing platform
2οΈβ£ Feast under the Snow Mountain
π Must-try list:
- Matsutake mushroom and native chicken hotpot (incredibly fresh!)
- Yak meat hotpot (perfect with barley cakes)
- Butter tea (loved by both salty and sweet fans)
3οΈβ£ Rich Cultural Activities
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Thangka painting experience
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Tibetan incense making class
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Evening Tibetan song and dance performance
πΈ Perfect photo spots:
1. Prayer flag array on the hotel's back hill (even more stunning aerial shots)
2. Tibetan-style fire pit in the lobby (warm lighting with great atmosphere)
β οΈ Plateau Tips:
- Donβt wash your hair on the first day
- Carry an oxygen bottle with you
- Apply sunscreen thickly!
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