1-Day Shangri-La Tour to Ganden Monastery, Nixi Pottery Village and Tibetan Town

For this private day trip of Shangri-La, you will visit the most classic sights with your private guide, like the Ganden Monastery, learn to make pottery and Dukezong, an ancient Tibetan town.
You will be picked up and dropped off Shangri-la(Diqing) hotel.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Shangri-La County, Shangri-La County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan

In the morning,Your private guide will sign your name and pick you up from your hotel at 09:00.



Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sumtsaling Monastery, Zhongdian, Shangri-La County 674400 China

Today, first you will visit the magnificent Songzanlin Monastery. As the largest-in-scale Tibetan Buddhist temple in Yunnan, Sonzanlin is reputed as the Little Potala. Nestled on a hill slope, the whole temple complex is just like a giant and imposing castle with fabulous mural paintings. Delving into the monastery, you can check out the abundant cultural relics such as Buddhist scriptures, Tangka works and Buddha statues.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Nixi Tangdui Black Pottery Village, 40 Mins From Shangri-La, Shangri-La County China

After lunch, we will drive for the Nixi Pottery Village famous for its centuries-old black pottery making art. In this lovely Tibetan village, you are given a rare chance to learn to make your own pottery vessels from a local craftsman, and the class will take about one hour.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dukezong Ancient Town, South East Of Shangri-La Old Town, Shangri-La County 674999 China

Afterwards, proceed to Dukezong Ancient Town with a history of over 1,300 years. Following our guide, you will wander through the archaic lanes crammed with wooden white-wall dwellings, Tibetan Temples, gilded prayer halls and pagodas. At the central square of the town, you are able to get a close touch with the real local life by joining their leisure activities such as singing and dancing.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Shangri-La County, Shangri-La County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan

At the end, your guide will escort you to your hotel.

Duration: 10 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Stroller accessible"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 09:00 AM
Duration: 7 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick up from any hotel in Shangri-la(Diqing) or Shangri-la airport.

Airports

• Shangri-la Airport, 1 Shen Ying Lu, Xiang Ge Li La Shi, Di Qing Zang Zu Zi Zhi Zhou, Yun Nan Sheng, China, 674400

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• The private car & private guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• The entrance tickets
• Lunch
• Entry/Admission - Sumtsaling Monastery
• Entry/Admission - Nixi Tangdui Black Pottery Village

Not Included

Facilities