Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture 7 Shangri-La County, Dukezong Ancient Town

🌼Dukezong, in Tibetan, means 'castle built on a rock,' also known as 'Moonlight City.' 🌟Dukezong Ancient Town, located in Shangri-La City, Diqing Prefecture, Yunnan Province, is the best-preserved and largest group of Tibetan-style residences in China🎪, with a history of over 1300 years. It was once a hub of the Ancient Tea Horse Road and a center for the exchange of goods, culture, and economy between Yunnan, Sichuan, and Tibet, and the first stop for caravans entering Tibet. The town still retains its original appearance to this day. 🎈Travel Tips: 💖Da Baoji Temple: This temple is built against the mountain, with its golden dome sparkling under the sunlight, as if the first light of Buddha is appearing. If you get up early, you can also see the beautiful scene of the sun shining on the golden dome. 🎯Prayer Wheels: The prayer wheels in Turtle Mountain Park require 8 adult men to push together to turn, rotating clockwise three times for disaster relief and blessings, and finding joy in the process. 🌃Ancient Town Night View: Every night from 9 to 11 o'clock, a light show decorates the ancient town in a colorful display, making it seem like a fairyland. 💃Guozhuang Dance: From seven to eight o'clock in the evening, Tibetan people dance the Guozhuang dance in Sifang Street, and you can join them to feel the excitement and uniqueness. ⛰️Baiji Temple: A less-known attraction, from where you can overlook the entire ancient town. During the climb, you will also encounter many lovely yaks. 🎊Besides strolling around the town, you can also visit the museums on both sides of Moon Square to learn about the memories of buildings destroyed by fire and the historical customs of the ancient town. 🍱Food Recommendations: Local yak meat hotpot, cold mixed tree bark, potato cakes, and special yogurt are all worth a try. ❗Important Tips: Shangri-La is a high-altitude area, at an elevation of about 3300 meters. If you have problems with altitude sickness, please be especially careful. It is recommended that on the first day, you try not to bathe or reduce bathing time, and those coming from lower altitudes should bring bottled oxygen, just in case.