The captured natural landscape in North Anhui

Bagong Mountain

Bagong Mountain has over 40 peaks with lush pines and Huai River (another famous river in southern China but it is not the tributary of Yangtze River on which tourists can cruise and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery along the banks during Yangtze River tour) flowing through the north. Fei River flows through the south of Bagong Mountain and converges with Huai River. Bagong Mountain has rich history. Many scholars and writers came here and wrote poets and essays since ancient times.

Shangyao Mountain
Shangyao Kiln is one of the four ancient kilns in China. There is a famous essay ‘Gao Tang Fu’ written by Song Yu of the Warring State Period left in the park. The ‘On the Roof’ was the site of Yu Meng Zhi Tai where the king Qingxiang of Chu and Song Yu traveled.

The Taoist temple in the park was built in the Northern Wei Dynasty. It is said that the immortal, Zhang Guo Lao enlightened in this temple. There is also a place where the Hongwu Emperor begged and played in his childhood. The legends ‘the Legend of Queen Mother’ and ‘Fairy Cave’ occurred here. It is said that there is a mark of wheat kernel on the Wangmu Tan and the traces of Queen Mother and Zhang Guo Lao.

Jiaogang Lake
Jiaogang Lake is bordered by Bagong Moutain to the east and Hui River to the south. It is a lake converged by 18 rivers from Ying Sang and Lu’an. The wetland plants are lush with a large reed pond and a lotus pond. It is one of the best ecological and environmental protection areas in Anhui. So Jiaogang Lake is well known for its water.

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Learn the history of Guanlu

Guanlu was established by the Wang family during the Song Dynasty and ticked along quietly until the middle of Qing Dynasty when the Wang family made fortunes in trade and commerce along the nearby Yangtze River (on which you can cruise and enjoy the wonderful landscape along the banks during your Yangtze River tour). Once they had made their fortunes the merchants return home to live out their retirement, spending a significant proportion of their wealth on housing and infrastructure for the village, hiring the best craftsmen from the area to construct elaborately decorated houses and consequently completely changing the appearance and architecture of the village.

As with many of the other merchant villages in the region, Guanlu’s fortunes suffered a downturn with demise of Imperial China, and during the 1960s the Red Guards were charged with destroying symbols of the “Four Olds”, including ancient architecture and antiquities, and many of the village’s more ostentatious carvings and antiques were lost.

Nowadays we can find over 100 well-preserved Ming and Qing residences in the village, and although unfortunately the ancestral temples that were once part of daily life here have not stood the test of time, you can still find numerous study rooms that testify the importance of education to the Wang clan.

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An charming small hamlet at the foot of Huangshan

As you enter the village for the first time of travel to China, Tachuan's 'Five who touch the Sky' greet you at the entrance - a few metres in diameter and with histories spanning hundreds of years, the four maples and one camphor tree tower over the houses with their roots slowly carving their way through the rocky hill. These vast trees which dominate the village and the hills aournd it with their venerable presence provide plenty of shade in summer, and by the time autumn comes around thy are lit up in a patchwork of colour. This transition usually happens from late October until November, when trees finally shed their leaves and with them leave the swaths of artists who descend on the village during this spectacular festival of colour. During this busy month long period, the commotion in the village starts early. The artists wake long before sunrise and venture out into the surrounding hils with their tripods and easels, looking for the perfect spot to capture the first rays of the sun peaking through the mist. As the sun rises above the mountains, the colours are brought to life and work begins until the early autumn sunset when everyone heads back to the village.
Just a few kilometers away from Tachuan lies a vast bambbo forest which is another favorite of the migratory artisan, and also the setting for the famous fight scene in the cult film 'Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon'. If you carry on the path through the forest, you will eventually arrive at the village of Mukeng. This tiny place is only inhabited by a few families, who all share the family name Fu. The villagers live a simple life, retaining the friendliness and welcoming nature.

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A route to climb Guniujiang Nature Reserve

Another route on this nature reserve heading upstream from the lodge is slightly more changing, with steep climbs and narrow staircases carve through granite of the mountain. However, the clearings located on the upper slopes of the mountain and the bridges across the river offer unparalleled views over the valley below, with the river getting lost in the distance amidst the trees. Anyone looking to venture from the tourist trail can do so just before reaching the second bridge over the river. A small path preceding a pavilion veers down to the right and cuts through the bamboo grove , leading to the river below, where there are a number of large rocks in the river that can be used as steeping sones to make a path upstream, before finally arriving at a serene waterfall. Travelers considering this route should do so at their own risk, as some of the stones lie deeper than one would expect, with many a camera sacrificed to the river on this small stretch of water.

Unlike Huangshan, Guniujiang has been developed over last ten years and remains relatively unknown on the tourist trail. The nature reserve also covers a vast tract of land, and most tourists tend to only venture half-way up the trails before turning back, meaning that hikers with a bit more perseverance can enjoy the rest of the walk in complete peace.

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The must-sees for your travel in Hefei

Sanhe Ancient Town
As a classical ancient water town, Sanhe has special landscapes only seen in the Jianghuai region which is called “Eight Ancient”. The “Eight Ancient” landscape are ancient river, ancient bridge, ancient embarkment, ancient street, ancient house, ancient tea house, ancient temple and ancient battlefield.

The name of Sanhe Ancient Town means three river which run through the town. These three rivers are the Fengle River, Hangbu River and Xiaonan River. The town has 2500 year history.

The local food in the town has a good reputation. There are many restaurants called “Sanhe” in Hefei. However if you want to taste authentic Sanhe food, it is a better to go to Sanhe Ancient Town

Anhui Celebrity Museum
Anhui Celebrity Museum displays 50 famous people in Anhui’s history from prehistory to the Qing Dynasty. These wax celebrities with film style by using sound, light, electricity and high-tech multimedia.

Hefei Botanical Garden
Hefei Botanical Garden is a 1058 acre peninsula and three sides of this peninsula are surrounded by the lake. This garden is the green lung and natural oxygen source for Hefei City. There are over 1000 species of plant collections and over 20 national protected species of collections.


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Learn the Hui Culture and Custom in South Anhui

Learn the Hui culture in the following places before your China tour deals

She County
She County was called Hui State Government in ancient times and located in southern Anhui. It is bordered by Huangshan to north, Hangzhou to the east and Thousand Island Lake to the south. It iwas the political, economic and cultural center in ancient Huizhou. She County is described as one the the “top 4 renowned ancient towns in China”, along with Langzhong, Lijiang and Pingyao.


Tangyue Arch Group
Tangyue Arch Group is located in southern She County. It is the biggest arch group in China. There are 7 arches in Tangyue Arch Group arranged in order of “Zhong, Xiao, Jie, Yi”, 3 arches were built in Ming Dynasty and 4 in the Qing Dynasty. It presented the structure of feudal society.


Bao Family Garden
It used to be a private garden of Bao Qiyun who was the famous businessman and the official administrated salt industry. It is one of the biggest private gardens in China, together with Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering Garden, Lion Grove Garden of Suzhou, Liyuan Garden and Meiyuan Garden of Wuxi. Covers about 350 mu and collects around 10,000 miniascapes, the garden includes such main attractions as Miniascape Garden, Grand Lawn, Entrance Square, Huizhou culture Exhibition Hall( the real inscriptions of painters and calligraphers in different generations and four essences of book house).


Guiyuan
Guiyuan is the former residence fo Sai Jinhua of Qing Dynasty. Zheng Caiyun was the original name of Sai Jinhua. She was born in She County. The county is the most legendary and controversial woman in Chinese history. She moved to Suzhou with her father when she was 12 years old. She became a prostitute due to her family’s financial crisis. The scholar, Hong Jun ransomed her freedom with a lot of mony. Due to Hong Jun’s work, she traveled with him to Britain, Germany, Austria and Russia.
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Appreciate Hui Architecture and Ancient Residence in Local Village of Anhui

Those who make the journey are rewarded with picture-perfect scenes of white-wash walled houses topped with grey roof tiles set against mist-flecked wooded mountains and flanked by sparking streems or lakes. You don't have to be a carpenter or stonemason to apprecitate the quality of the craftsmanship on show in these villages, as most of the basic construction principles of these houses is rooted in ddo common sense.

Most visitors to the southern half of Anhui province (famous travel destination for China best tours) come to conquer its mountain, but end up staying for its ancient villages. Once you have seen them you will understand why. These handful of hamlets dotted around the mountainous terrain of the region, many of which date back to Ming Dynasty imperial times some 500 years ago, treat visitors to ome stunning landscape after another. Those who make the journey are rewarded with picture-perfect scenes of white wash walled houses topped with grey roof tiles set against mist-flecked wooded mountains and flanked by sparkling streams or lakes. In the villages themselves life seems to go on much as it always has, and locals seem to have adapted well to the sudden influx of tourists, photographers and art students now descending on their hometowns every day. While some choose to make a little extra cash by opening up their homes or selling local handicrafts to visitors, others simply ignore the new comers and just go about their daily lives tend animals, drying tea or crafting one of the many wood and stone carvings for which the area is so famous.

Created during the area's economic boom during the Ming and Qing dynasties, the vilages of the ancient district of Huizhou offers some of the most intricate, ornate, and symbolic works of house-building and carving that China has ever seen.

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The capital of porcelain in China - Jingdezhen

Jinddezhen, a city located just outside the jurisdiction of Huangshan Municipality in the north-eastern part of Jiangxi Province has been regarded as the country's porcelain capital for over a thousand years. Situated in a small basin rich in kaolin (fine white clay used in manufacture of porcelain), the area is hemmed in by mountains and covered with forests necessary for firewood.

With all the natural elements needed located close by, people began to preduce ceramics there as early as 1,800 years ago during the Eastern Han Dynasty and the industry developed rapidly duing Ming and Qing dynasties. As porcelain became a more valuable and sought out commodity, the skills for making it were gradually perfected and the quality became more refined, and government-owned kiln were set up to cater exclusively to the need of the imperial house. The artists and craftsman in Jingdezhen were renowned throughout the country for their talent and creativity, and numerous masterpieces were designed there.


Jingdezhen porcelain can be identified by four unique features: it is wite like jade, bright as a mirror, thin as paper, and sounds like a bell chime when tapped. In and around Jingdezhen, tourists can find many sites related to the area's porcelain culture as well as learning the process and techniques or buying some of the porcelain.

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Exciting Travel Experience to Tiantang Zhai

Tiantang Zhai was called “Heng Mountain” or “Cloudy Mountain”. The changing scenery with four seasons here is like a “Paradise”. The perennial mist is covering the Tiantang Zhai. It is the best place to see sunrise and see of clouds so you can consider it for your China tour deals. If you come here at the right time, you can also see the colour light of Buddha.

Tiantang Zhai is also “the sea of flowers and a paradise of plants and animals”. You can see Huangshan Pine, azalea, red maple, mixed forest, a secondary forest (second-growth forest), high mountains, grassland, and bamboo forest. You cal walk long the Xieyu Waterfall and pass through Shuijing Waterfall and arrive in the Niyu Lake. Niyu Lake is the habitat of giant salamanders with clear water. The biggest salamander was found here with 1.5 meters long.

Waterfalls and lakes are the main landscapes in Tiantang Zhai. There are over 18 waterfalls over 80 meters high. Longjing River (an branch of Yangtze River, you can enjoy the view of the river via Yangtze River tour) is the amin source water of the waterfalls No. 1 to No. 5. Walkign along the Longjing River, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and refresh your minds.

In Tiantang Zhai, the best meal is to have a farm feast and drinking some Small Hanging Wine. Farmers dug a diameter of 50-70 cm, 30cm deep fire stove in their house. They haged an ire pot above the stove and the pot can be lifted up and down easily. Family or visitors sit around the stove and keep warm.
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Travel to North Shangri-la - Green River Village in Dandong

Regarded as the "first village of east Liaoning Province", Green River Village (Lvjiang Village) faces North Korea and border Jilin Province (a well-known for China tour deals). Becuase of its remote location, the village still stay it original view. The people here is very kind and the mountain and rivers keep its original form withour man-made elements. It is the best place for visitors to touch natural. A river runs in front of village and high mountain is behind the village. By the way, you can taste river fish and local featured northeast dishes.
The village in different seasons:
In spring, the village is dotted with various kinds of flowers like peach blossom, pear blossom and rhododendron simsii. In early summer, the the mountain and ground is covered with green trees, grass, wheat, and so on. Around Dragon Boat Festival, canola flower opens. The beautiful canola flowers makes feel lost in a flower sea. In autumn, you can enjoy the red maples on the mountain. In winter, it is still very beautiful although the whole area is covered with snow. The river is frozen which formed a natural skiing resort for your best tours of China. You can also ride a bike on the river in winter.
Although the village area is not very large but all things for travel is available. There is place for sunset and sunrising. It takes on different views according to changing of season. Without man-made spots and admission fee, the village is your best choice to experience the true nature. It can be regarded as the northeast Shangri-la in China because of its eye-catching natural view
So if you happen to travel in Northwest China, you should consider this place during your travel to China

A day trip to Shanghai's old places to experience the old times

If you want to experience old times of Shanghai during your China tour deals, you should not miss the following places.

The 1933 Old Millfun
The 1933 Old Millfun used to the Shanghai Municipal Council Slaughter House. It was built in 1933 by an English architect. Now it has been changed into creative industrial area. Because of its historical background and architectural feature, the 1933 Old Millfun is very charming and attractive. Walking into it, you seem to enter a maze palace with galleries and bars. It is a wonderful place combining fashion and nostalgia.

Shanghai Blue Calico Museum
Leaving the 1933, your next stop of China best tours is Shanghai Blue Calico Museum. It is located on Changle Road. In old times, the road was named Pushi Road with history and story. Some influential characters once lived on this road like Wang Jingwei, Zhang Ailing and Qian Zhongshu (famous Chinese author). The houses on this road was built in the 20th century. Dating back to Qin and Han dynasty, the blue calico began to appear and broad popularity in Ming and Qing dynasties. These nets made of blue calico, the burden of head scarves, curtain and other daily necessities, the simple generosity, crisp clean colors, simple patterns Lai Code has been very popular.

Xijiao Guest House
In the afternoon, let's explore Xijiao Guest House. In 1930s, Xijiao (west suburb of Shanghai which is the must-see for your popular China tours) became the back garden of capitalists and other government officials. So many western villas were built in this area. Xijiao Guest House itself is a legend. It used to receieve the leads of China. After reform and opening up, some important presidents and emperors once lived in Xijiao Guest House.

Hengshan Cinema House
After visiting Xijiao Guest House, let's go to movies in Hengshan Cinema House. Hengshan Cinema House was the first cinema after the founding of People's Republic of China. It is reputated as "the only garden cinema house" in Shanghai. Here you can experience old Shanghai's cultural atmosphere. The cinema house uses the most advantage and modern movie equipment.

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China Travel Tips - Bargaining in China

Bargaining in China is acceptable in most Chinese stores where the goods have no fixed prices. Try bargaining when you shop, you will get a great price reduction and enjoy the fun affordable China tours and pleasure of shopping.
Apart from some modern malls, stores and supermarkets, bargaining is normally acceptable in most small shops. Although bargaining is a little time-consuming and troublesome sometimes, it has been kinds of art in China which can help visitors get a great price reduction.
How to bargain
First, you should visit many different shops and markets to get a general idea about the reasonable average price of the things you want to buy. During the bargaining with the seller, stay relaxed and keep polite. Be patient and unflappable to facilitate the bargaining process.
Normally, the shopkeeper often charge highest prices than the actual value of the goods. Try to reduce the price half of the asking price, and then spend some time on further negotiation. Try to find out as many flaws as possible in the goods. In response, the seller may reduce the asking price. You also can pretend to walk away top 10 China tours. In most occasions, you will be stopped to go back by the seller.
Do remember
1. Smile always, even laugh when the seller tells you the price. Don’t get angry.
2. Don’t name a price unless you absolutely have to. Just keep saying the vendor’s price is too expensive.
3. Don’t worry if the vendor seems annoyed – it’s all part of the act.
4. If you can’t get the price you want, walk away. If the vendor calls you back it’s because they’re willing to negotiate. If they don’t then try somewhere else.
5. Don’t act nervous or shy. When you ask a price you know they’re not going to accept, say it like you think they will.
6. Don’t pay too much attention to labels. In places with fake goods, prices on labels are often ridiculously high popular China travel package .
Handy Chinese Phrases in Bargaining
How much is this/that? Zhè/Nà ge duōsh?o qián? 这/那个多少钱？
Too expensive! Aìya,Tài guìle! 哎呀，太贵了
Can you make it a bit cheaper? Néng piányì yì di?n ma? 能便宜一点吗？
How about … Yuan？ ...yuán xíng ma? 元行吗？
What’s that? Nà shì shénme? 那是什么？
Are there larger sizes? Yǒu méiyǒu dà hào? 有没有大号？
Bargaining example in China
If you come across a vendor knows a little English, then the negotiations will probably pan out thus:
Vendor: How do you think of this dress? Good quality.
You: Umm, It looks nice. How much?
Vendor: Lowest price 400 Yuan.
You: Haha. It is too expensive. Can you make it cheaper?
Vendor: OK, you say how much?
You: No, no, you say how much? Lowest price how much?
Vendor: OK, best price 350 dollar, OK?
You: Haha, no no that is toooo much. Real lowest price how much?
Vendor: OK, ok, lowest lowest price 300 dollar, no profit!
If the vendor is being slow like this, it’s time to say a price. But don’t say the price you’ve been thinking of! Cut it down by at least 50%. So you want to pay about 200 Yuan for that dress:
You: OK, (looking exasperated and very serious) best price 150 yuan.
Vendor: 150 yuan? OK 250 yuan. OK?
You: OK, 200 yuan.
Vendor: OK, 200 yuan. No profit.
Congratulations! You win, and you saved yourself 200RMB.
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Pandas, hotpot and more in Chengdu II

The landmark honors Zhuge Liang (AD181 - 234),who is recognized as the greatest and mostaccomplished strategist of his era - the Three Kingdoms period (AD220-280).
Zhuge has become synonymous with intelligence and strategy in Chinese culture and visitors canget a better understanding of Chinese culture and values by visiting the shrine, said a museumofficial.
Chengdu China vacation deals citizens created the world's first paper currency - the Jiaozi in AD1023, in the westerncity's Jiangcong Temple, also known as the Thousands of Buddha's Temple.
The world's earliest natural gas was first discovered in the city too. During the Western HanDynasty (206BCAD24), Chengdu's citizens discovered natural gas and used it to make salt.During the Tang Dynasty (AD618-907) Chengdu people had some of the best paper printingtechnologies.
The world's first wooden calendar, which is preserved in the Museum of London, was made inChengdu during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms (AD907-960).
Lacquerware relics from the Mawangdui Tombs of the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220), in theeastern suburbs of Changsha best tours of China, are believed to have been made in Chengdu.
The city is also known as the hometown of Shu embroidery and the birthplace of China'sembroidery culture.
Chinese people view tea drinking not just as a daily habit but as an interest and art.
Tea culture in China is believed to have started in Sichuan and several ancient Chinese poemsmake reference to drinking tea in Chengdu. Xinjin, an area in Chengdu was said to have theearliest trade of tea in the province.
Throughout history a number of Chinese great poets have lived in Chengdu, including Li Bai, DuFu, Cen Sen, Wei Zhuang, Lu You and Fan Chengda.
Shu state is an ancient region around Chengdu popular China tour package and an old saying goes - "All poets under heavenhave come to Shu land."
Relaxed lifestyle
The Fortune Global Forum was held in Chengdu last year, partly due to the city's fast economic growth and ample development potential.
During the event foreign economists and entrepreneurs noted that Chengdu had managed to maintain a balance between fast growth and a relaxed life and attitude, unlike many cities that develop quickly.
Sichuan is known for its relaxed lifestyle and happy people and the area's Taoism culture could be part of the reason why locals lead relaxed lives.
To explore this further many people visit Qingcheng Mountain, which has long been recognized as the birthplace of Taoism.
The area was awarded World Cultural Heritage status by the UNESCO.
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Pandas, hotpot and more in Chengdu I

Chengdu's rich culture and abundant history makes it a tourism magnet in Southwest China.
A China trip to the city allows foreign visitors to learn about Chinese culture, history and philosophy through its many cultural resources.
Since the start of the 72-hour visa-free policy last year Chengdu has attracted even more visitors and investors.
The city is best known for the panda as it is home to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Many pandas born and raised at the base are sent to foreign countries as national gifts so the city is also known for its hospitality and diplomatic culture.
The city's food is an attraction in itself and was praised by UNESCO as "a city of gastronomy".
Sichuan cuisine China tour deals is a must-taste for any food lover and the China Cuisine Cultural Museum is a hotspot in the city.
Pandas and food are just some of the highlights that attract visitors to Chengdu.
Ancient city
Chengdu's history goes back 2,300 years and the city was approved asone of the 24 historical and ancient cultural cities in the early 1980s.
The city's prevailing culture for hard work and visionary strategies makeseveral ancient areas of the city must-sees.
Dujiang Weir in Dujiangyan China best tours is the oldest functioning water-control project in the world and isabout 59 kilometers west of Chengdu.
The weir has stood for nearly 2,300 years and diverts water to irrigate nearly 70,000 hectares offarmland, which contributes almost one-third of the province's total grain output.
The weir survived the Wenchuan Earthquake unscathed in 2008.
The old dam's longevity can mainly be attributed to a schedule of annual repairs, which date backto the Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220), and tell the story of the hard work and foresight of localpeople.
Another popular place to explore the area's history is the Temple of Marquis Wu Museum, alsoknown as the Wuhou Shrine.
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Travel Guide - Full House for Errenzhuan

It will be another busy night for Wei San. He has three shows to present from 5 pm to 12 pm in three different places. So do his other colleagues at the Great Peace Theatre, a renowned privately-run Errenzhuan troupe in Changchun China tour deals, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province.
During the past three years, Wei, together with his partners, have had to present 60 to 80 performances every month.
"I never thought Errenzhuan could be so charming," Wei said. "It is really amazing."
Errenzhuan is a popular folk art which has enjoyed great popularity in the northeastern part of the country, particularly in rural areas, with bold, extravagant theatrical spectacles based on popular legends and fairy tales with lots of singing, dancing and slapstick comedy.
"Errenzhuan is one of the only three indigenous theatre forms in the Northeast, along with Pingju Opera and Huanglong Opera," said Wang Muxiao, deputy director of the Art Research Center of Jilin Province China best tours. "It represents the key features of people in this region -- facetious, passionate and straightforward."
There is a stock repertoire of stories -- "The Blue Bridge," "Judge Bao Makes an Apology" and "The Western Chamber." Though the presentations vary, certain elements are always present.
Six features
Errenzhuan features six parts. First, there is a 10 to 15 minute noisy prelude called datong. Then comes the clown and his partner, for the sanchangwu. The third part is changshitou, designed to keep the audience quiet. The next is shuokou, which introduces the backdrop of the story. And the fifth is changxiaomao, in which performers sing special folk songs to set the tone of the story. Finally comes the main part of the performance -- changzhenwen, in which the performers sing, dance and tell the story.
One of their main aims is to keep the audience amused, throwing in jokes, acrobatics or Kung fu if interest flags.
300 years of history
Errenzhuan -- or "bengbeng" as it used to be called -- dates back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). But its existence was rarely documented because it developed among the common people. The earliest record of the art form was found in 1822, which said "bengbeng was held in the Puji Temple Fair of Huide in Jilin Province."
Errenzhuan developed from yangge dance, very popular in North China for its strong rhythm and loud accompaniment of gongs and drums. Yangge is usually performed to celebrate sowing and planting in rural areas.
"The most important feature of Errenzhuan is its capacity to absorb other influences," said Wang Zhaoyi, honorary president of Errenzhuan Arts Association in Changchun. "It has borrowed from Hebei Bangzi, Lianhualao and Taiping Drum -- three popular art forms in North China."
More recently, it has started to incorporate rap and pop, as well as new forms of acrobatics and folk songs.
"Its never-ending absorption of new 'nutrients' and excretion of the outdated has helped it survive," said Wang.
Errenzhuan's intimate connection with daily life also helps it capture audiences, said Gong Qingshan, general director of the Great Peace Theatre popular China travel package.
"Unlike other folk arts, it tells the stories happening around us every day," said Gong. "We know what people hate or like and we are ready to meet their demands."
Last year's World Cup, the Iraq war and the ongoing battle against SARS are among its current concerns, generating "a flock of new fans."
There is a popular saying in Northeast China: "I will do without a meal, but don't deny me my Errenzhuan."
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My joyful trip to Shangri-La heavenly area

It was an impressive tour in my memory. A China trip to Shangri-La by myself by visiting Potatso National Park and Songzanlin Monastery was still as the freshest thing in my mind.
Shangri-la has an altitude of 3,200 meters, travelers will feel some altitude sickness when they arrive there. Some symptoms like headache, chest distress and so on.
For my experience, I will keep constant speed to walk, reduce to jump or run while I am in plateau. At the same time, eat enough to keep energy balance, and sleep well. Do the right things, then you’ll adapt the altitude soon.
On the basis of our traveling plan, we’ll visit Potatso National Park first. If time allowed, we’ll go Songzanlin Lamasery, the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery which is not far from Shangri-la.
Potaso National Park is located 22km away from Shangri-la China tour deals, which is the first national park in mainland China.
In Tibetan language, Patatso means reaching the opposite side of the lake by boat under the help of deity. The planning area of Pataso National Park is 1,313 sq.km. Bitahai Lake (in the south side) and Shudhu Lake (in the north side) are two major parts of the park.
Besides these two lakes, forest, marsh, valley, alpine meadow and so on can be seen in the park. If you wanna go into it, you need to take a shuttle bus.
Here is the entrance of Potaso National Park.
The main sightseeing here are Shudu Lake, Militang Pasture and Bita Lake.
The first sightseeing we visited was Shudu Lake. Shudu Lake and Bita Lake were regarded as a pearl of plateau. Here are teeming with kinds of fishes.
Third destination was Bita Sea
Bita Lake is the most beautiful lake China best tours in Shangri-la, the most charming view is the tower-like hill and this clear, peaceful water. Such the particular water, flowers and animals form two peculiar wonders of the Bitahai Lake: Fish Drunk by Azalea and An Old Bear Catches Fish. Bita means in Tibetan a place with a dense oak forest and "Bitahai" means a quiet lake. The Bitahai Lake is surrounded by mountains covered with ancient pines, oaks and rhododendrons, like an emerald in the heart of the mountain.
After the tour at Potatso National Park, we moved our step to Songzanlin Lamasery, which is 5km away from Shangri-la county town.
Songzanlin Monastery or Sumtseling Monastery is also called Guihua Monastery (归化寺). It was originally built in 1679 A.D., and it was finished in 1681.
It was a main temple used by Tibetans who lived in Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet and other areas in the southwestern part of China. It has become the seat of the leader of the Tibetan Buddhist theocracy in the big region around it east of Tibet. Hence the name of “Small Potala Palace”.
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