Shangri-La Family Adventure

Shangri-La Family Trip with Kids

Songzanlin Monastery · Dukezong Ancient Town · Pudacuo · Family Tibetan Cultural Experience

3 Days 2 NightsShangri-La900 – 1,260 USD

3Days

2Nights

1Destinations

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Family-FriendlyCultural ExperienceRelaxed PaceNature Exploration

Overview

Trip Overview

A Shangri-La journey designed for families: over three days, kids will listen to monk stories at Songzanlin Monastery, learn to make tsampa in the old town, and spot squirrels in Potatso. We slow down the pace so the whole family can make warm memories under the blue skies of the plateau.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

✓Family-friendly guided tour of Songzanlin Monastery, telling Tibetan Buddhist culture through stories
✓Learn to make zanba and churn butter tea in Dukezong Ancient Town, experience Tibetan life
✓Easy hike in Pudacuo National Park, looking for squirrels and yaks
✓Horse riding on Napahai Yila Grassland, close encounters with yaks and sheep
✓Stay in family-friendly hotels with children's amenities and extra bed service
✓Private car throughout, equipped with child safety seats
✓Relaxed itinerary pace with reserved nap time

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYShangri-La

Arrival · Dukezong Ancient Town · Learn to Make Zanba

BreakfastNot included · Please arrange on your own

MorningArrive in Shangri-La, private airport/station pickup, transfer to hotel for check-in, acclimatize to the altitude.

LunchNot included · Please arrange on your own

AfternoonStroll through Dukezong Ancient Town, visit Guishan Park, spin the prayer wheels, then learn to make zanba and churn butter tea at a workshop in the old town.

DinnerIncluded · Tibetan restaurant in the old town · Tibetan dinner included

EveningEnjoy a Tibetan welcome dinner, then free time, return to hotel to rest.

TransportPrivate carStayShangri-La Dukezong Ancient Town Family Inn (4-star)

2DAYShangri-La

Songzanlin Monastery · Napahai Yila Grassland

BreakfastIncluded · In hotel · Breakfast included

MorningAfter breakfast, head to Songzanlin Monastery, where monks explain Tibetan Buddhist culture through stories; children can participate in a simple blessing ceremony.

LunchIncluded · Tibetan restaurant near Songzanlin Monastery · Lunch included

AfternoonHead to Napahai Yila Grassland, ride horses or take a horse-drawn carriage, get close to yaks and sheep, and take family photos.

DinnerIncluded · Nixi Clay Pot Chicken Restaurant · Dinner included

EveningReturn to the city, enjoy Nixi clay pot chicken, then return to hotel to rest.

TransportPrivate carStayShangri-La Dukezong Ancient Town Family Inn (4-star)

3DAYShangri-La

Pudacuo National Park · Departure

BreakfastIncluded · In hotel · Breakfast included

MorningAfter breakfast, head to Pudacuo National Park, transfer to the eco-bus, take an easy hike along the Shudu Lake boardwalk, looking for squirrels and yaks.

LunchIncluded · Restaurant inside Pudacuo Scenic Area · Light meal included

AfternoonContinue to visit Bita Lake (subject to opening conditions), then return to the city and transfer to the airport/station according to your flight/train schedule.

DinnerNot included · Please arrange on your own

EveningDeparture or free time.

TransportPrivate carStayNone

Hotels

Hotel Reference

Destination	Hotel	Rating	Room type	Nights
Shangri-La	Dukezong Ancient Town Family Inn	4-star	Family room	2 nights

Activities

Recommended Activities

Songzanlin Monastery

The largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan, ideal for family cultural education.

Dukezong Ancient Town

The City of Moonlight, a great place for parent-child handicraft experiences.

Potatso National Park

Plateau lakes and forests, suitable for easy parent-child hiking.

Napa Lake Yila Grassland

Grassland wetlands where you can ride horses and get close to animals.

Add-ons

Add-on Services

Item	Destination	Details	Currency	Fee	Remark
Children's Tibetan costume experience	Shangri-La	Provides Tibetan costume rental and photo services for children.	CNY	Price negotiable	Approx. 1 hour
Parent-child photography session	Shangri-La	A local photographer follows the family during the trip and provides retouched photos.	CNY	Price negotiable	Charged per day

Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

Private car transfers and driver service throughout the trip
2 nights of parent-child guesthouse accommodation in Dukezong Ancient Town (breakfast included)
Meals listed in the itinerary (2 breakfasts, 3 main meals)
Tickets to Songzanlin Monastery and Potatso National Park
Parent-child activity fees
Local Chinese-speaking guide service
Travel accident insurance

Not Included

Round-trip transportation to Shangri-La
Personal expenses outside the itinerary
Optional paid activities such as horseback riding and oxygen bottles
Single room supplement
Additional expenses caused by force majeure
Tips for guide and driver (suggested CNY 20 per person per day)

Notes

Good to Know

Pay close attention to children's altitude sickness; it is recommended to bring children's commonly used medicines.
The parent-child guesthouse can provide children's tableware, baby cots, etc. Please inform them of your needs in advance.
The itinerary can be flexibly adjusted according to the child's condition to ensure comfort.

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