Bita Lake / 碧塔海

Category

Nature

Why Visit

• One of the most ecologically significant high-altitude lakes in China. The 'azalea drunken fish' phenomenon is a unique natural wonder. Even with limited access, the 1km walk to the lake tail offers a glimpse of untouched wilderness.

Suggested Duration

1-1.5 hours (included in Pudacuo visit)

Best Visiting Time

May-June for 'drunken fish' and azalea blooms; September-October for clear skies

Suitable For

• Eco-tourists, nature lovers, photographers, families

Tips

• Core lake area is CLOSED for ecological restoration. Visitors can walk 1km wooden plank to the lake tail viewpoint (round trip 2km, ~50 minutes). Respect all barriers—this is a strictly protected wetland. Same Pudacuo ticket applies. No boat access currently available.

Admission Type

Paid Ticket

Reservation Required

Yes

Price Estimates

Included in Pudacuo CNY 138 ticket

Reservation Max.

Same as Pudacuo National Park

Opening Hours

Same as Pudacuo: 08:00-16:30 (Apr-Oct); 08:30-16:00 (Nov-Mar)

Address (English & Chinese)

Within Pudacuo National Park, 8km from park entrance, Shangri-La City, Yunnan Province, China

云南省迪庆藏族自治州香格里拉市普达措国家公园内（距公园门景8公里）

Amaps Link

https://surl.amap.com/jRYpPDc1r85q

Baidu Link

https://j.map.baidu.com/1c/pU-i