Budget Accommodation Hostels Asia China Shangri-la
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Shangri-La County (香格里拉县 Xiānggélǐlā Xiàn) is the new Chinese name for this ancient Tibetan county, previously known as Zhongdian County (中甸县 Zhōngdiàn Xiàn) to the Chinese, and Gyalthang to the Tibetans.
From the Shangri-la Travel Guide
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A nice place out of town, which was ideal for me as I needed time-off to complete work. If you are only in Shangr-la for a short period it is not recommended. Warm showers (uses solar heating), comfortable mattresses and good food. Feels like you staying with locals. Good distance from the lake and the moutain if you are keen on some hiking. ... more
I only stayed here one night. The location is ideal as it is on the edge of the 'old town' and you can easily access the bus station. I do think that you can get better hostels at the same price just down the road from Dragoncloud. ... more
Yunnan in September
We are back home today after 24 days in Yunnan - it is stunning! And we still didn't see it all!! Have to admit we didn't get off the beaten track too much (except for getting up to Shangri-La at all ...
Help me decide a short quiet relaxing holiday in China???
dali, lijiang, shangri-la, is nice, try, not too hot at this time, and perfect place for just doing nothing ...
Leaving Lijiang
on a bus and have arrived on the top of the world - at Shangri-La. The bus trip was spectacular - Jie Jie ...
Posted in 2+2 travel by aboo10
Perfect Day
that I haven't yet filled you in on Shangri-La, so just bear with me, and wait for a later post!) where we met our driver for the day. In the Old Town of Shangri-La there are no cars, so we walked with our ...
Posted in 2+2 travel by aboo10
Baishuitai
are in Shangri-La until this coming Thursday, and had 2 excursions on our wish list. Waking up yesterday morning ...
Posted in 2+2 travel by aboo10