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Christina Klein

Stroll through the City of Moonlight, and feel the mysterious charm of Dukezong!!!

🗺️【Shangri-La·Dukezong Ancient Town | Encounter the 'Sun and Moon in Your Heart'】 ✨"I have come from afar, just to keep a promise with you"✨ 🔍 Shangri-La is like a moving story, telling of its long history and magnificent Tibetan architecture. This ancient city, more than 1300 years old, seems to be a time tunnel through millennia, intoxicating those who visit. Ancient towers, traditional residences, and the inherited local dialect and ancient rhyme, every step into the ancient city allows one to feel the tranquility of the soul. Dukezong, as one of the ancient cities of 'Shangri-La', is a key town on the Tea Horse Road. It has a mysterious and romantic nickname—'City of Moonlight'. The Tibetan meaning of Dukezong is 'castle built on a rock'. Having withstood the test of a great fire, today's Dukezong has been renewed. 🌟 Travel Tips: 1️⃣ Dafo Temple: This temple is built against the mountain, with its golden roof shimmering in the sunlight, as if the first light of Buddha is appearing. If you get up early, you can also see the beautiful sight of the sun shining on the golden roof. 2️⃣ Prayer Wheels: The prayer wheels in Turtle Mountain Park are said to be the largest in the world, requiring eight adult men to push together to turn. Rotate clockwise three times to dispel disasters and pray for blessings, and find joy in the process. 3️⃣ Ancient City Night View: Every night from 9 to 11 o'clock, a light show dresses up the ancient city in a colorful display, like a fairyland. 4️⃣ Guozhuang Dance: From seven to eight o'clock in the evening, Tibetan people dance the Guozhuang dance in Sifang Street, and you can join in to feel the excitement and uniqueness. 5️⃣ Baiji Temple: A niche attraction, from where you can overlook the entire ancient city, and during the climb, you will encounter many lovely yaks. 6️⃣ Quietly Understanding the Ancient City: Besides strolling in the city, you can also visit the museums on both sides of Moon Square to learn about the architectural memories destroyed by the fire and the historical customs of the ancient city. 📷Photo Check-in: There are many Tibetan costume rental shops in the ancient city, with prices ranging from 100 to 200. Choose your favorite outfit and cooperate with the photographer to capture beautiful moments. Tibetan architecture paired with Tibetan costume portraits is definitely a blockbuster! Food Recommendations: Local yak meat hotpot, cold mixed tree bark, potato cakes, and special yogurt are all worth a try. A hotpot set meal for two people costs just over a hundred yuan, and is definitely filling. ‼️Important Tips: Shangri-La is a high-altitude area, with an elevation of about 3300 meters. If you have problems with altitude sickness, please be especially careful. It is recommended not to bathe or to reduce bathing time on the first day, and remember to bring bottled oxygen, just in case.
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Posted: May 21, 2024
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