Hi,We already booked hotel (Banyan tree) in Shangrila for 8th and 9th September. Now the old town was burnt and we are thinking of changing to a different place. Bad thing is the hotel does not refund to us. Is it still worthwhile to visit? Hope to get your opinion. Thanks.

Hi, Jennifer,

Greetings from Sophie, tour advisor in Top China Travel!
Thank you very much for your questions.

Please do not worry about your tour in Shangri-la at all. At first, please kindly be advised that the focus for Shangri-la tour is not on Dokezong Ancient Town. It is just a miniature of Lijiang Ancient Town. It is also too touristy with many shops, bars, hotels, restaurants. Therefore, when you travel to Shangri-la, it is not your focus. What you need to do is to go outside the town, and see others, such as the history and culture of Songzanglin Monastery and the splendid landscape of Putatso National Forest Park with the lakes in the park.

So it is not necessary to cancel your hotel booking, but keep your plan.

Hope the above is helpful.

Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact with us.

Best regards

Sophie Huang
Top China Travel