Tibetan in Yunan
Yunnan
A small part of northwest Yunnan province is inhabited by Tibetans. The areas include Deqin (Dechen), Gyalthang (Zhongdian, renamed Shangri-La), Muli and the area around Lugu Lake.
The landscape is one of deep gorges, high passes and snow mountains, including Kawakarpo and the Meili range. Monasteries and villages along the old tea and horse route link Yunnan and Tibet.
Travellers usually reach it from Lijiang.
- Best time to visit
- April to October
- Getting there
- By road or air from Lijiang or Kunming to Zhongdian (Shangri-La).
- Suggested stay
- 3 to 5 nights
Places in and around Tibetan in Yunan
Groups always run in this order. Inside each group, the must-see picks come first; hikes and places to stay follow the order Windhorse recommends.
Sights and attractions in Tibetan in Yunan
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Nature & Viewpoints
Napa Lake
At the northern end of Zhongdian's plain, towards Dechen is seasonal Napa Lake, which is often occupied by nomads' camps.
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Temples & Monasteries
Songzanlin Monastery
Ganden Sumtseling Monastery (Songzanlin) is the most important and impressive sight in Zhongdian.
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Sight
Zhongdian
Zhongdian (Tibetan Gyalthang or Gyeltangteng) at (3450m), is located 184km southeast of Dechen and 193km north east of Lijiang.
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Sight
Dechen
Dechen or Deqin in north west Yunan province at 3450m is located at the head of a gorge/ valley surrounded by forests and Snow Mountains.
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