Pudacuo National Park / 普达措国家公园

Category

Nature

Why Visit

• The crown jewel of Shangri-La's natural beauty. Walk wooden plank roads by crystal-clear lakes, spot wild squirrels, admire rhododendrons in spring, and experience one of China's best-preserved high-altitude ecosystems.

Suggested Duration

4-6 hours

Best Visiting Time

April-October; June for azaleas, September-October for autumn colors. Visit in the morning for fewer crowds and better light.

Suitable For

• Nature lovers, families, photographers, hikers, eco-tourists

Tips

• Altitude is 3,500m+—walk slowly to avoid altitude sickness. Bring warm layers even in summer. Bita Lake core area is partially closed for ecological restoration (visitors can walk 1km to lake tail). Shudu Lake has a 3.3km plank walk.

Admission Type

Paid Ticket

Reservation Required

Yes

Price Estimates

CNY 138 (CNY 68 entrance + CNY 70 shuttle bus); students/children CNY 69 half-price

Reservation Max.

Daily quota enforced; book at least 1 day ahead, 3-7 days for holidays

Opening Hours

Apr-Oct: 08:00-16:30 (last entry 16:00); Nov-Mar: 08:30-16:00 (last entry 15:30); Closed on Mondays in low season

Address (English & Chinese)

Hongpo Village, Jiantang Town, Shangri-La City, Yunnan Province, China (22 km east of downtown)

云南省迪庆藏族自治州香格里拉市建塘镇红坡村双桥

Amaps Link

https://surl.amap.com/bWKy8b4d37M

Baidu Link

https://j.map.baidu.com/37/sdJ