Shangri-la
About Shangri-la
A high-altitude sanctuary where Tibetan spirituality meets rugged Yunnan peaks, defined by golden monasteries and mythic Himalayan allure.
Highlights
- Tibetan temple complexes
- Sacred mountain vistas
- Old-town cobblestones
- Yak butter tea
Key Facts
- Altitude: 3312m
- Top lift: 3986m
- Ski pistes: 2.4km
- Ski lifts: 2
- 4000m+ peaks nearby: 1
- Lakes nearby: 3
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Shangri-la
- Today: 7 to 18 °C, overcast, 2 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 5350 m (4820 to 6010 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vie, 25 sept | 7 / 18 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| sáb, 26 sept | 7 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| dom, 27 sept | 8 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| lun, 28 sept | 7 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| mar, 29 sept | 9 / 20 °C | partly cloudy | 0 mm rain | 5 h sun |
| mié, 30 sept | 9 / 19 °C | drizzle | 2 mm rain | 0 h sun |
| jue, 1 oct | 9 / 17 °C | drizzle | 2 mm rain | 0 h sun |
| vie, 2 oct | 9 / 18 °C | drizzle | 1 mm rain | 12 h sun |
| sáb, 3 oct | 8 / 18 °C | drizzle | 2 mm rain | 12 h sun |
| dom, 4 oct | 9 / 16 °C | drizzle | 2 mm rain | 10 h sun |
Getting to Shangri-la
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG), 20 km away, about 27 min by road