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 17 °C, overcast, 3 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 5084 m (4870 to 5350 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| do 24 sep | 7 / 17 °C | overcast | 0 mm rain | 3 h sun |
| vr 25 sep | 6 / 18 °C | mainly clear | dry | 7 h sun |
| za 26 sep | 7 / 20 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| zo 27 sep | 8 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| ma 28 sep | 9 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| di 29 sep | 10 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | 1 mm rain | 4 h sun |
| wo 30 sep | 9 / 16 °C | drizzle | 1 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| do 1 okt | 9 / 16 °C | drizzle | 1 mm rain | 12 h sun |
| vr 2 okt | 9 / 18 °C | drizzle | 1 mm rain | 12 h sun |
| za 3 okt | 9 / 17 °C | drizzle | 2 mm rain | 11 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