From April to July you can see the blossoming of more than 160 types of rhododendrons, competing with each other in a sea of brilliant colours, reds, yellows, white, purples of every hue. It is the best period to experience the bio-diversity of the landscape in Shangri-la.

 

From May to September is the best season to enjoy the colourful meadows in Shangri-la; to appreciate the flower covered mountains and fields and to come in touch with this fairyland shared between humans, animals and nature. As it is said in a Chinese proverb: “…to enjoy the scene of the prairies blown with a gentle wind while watching the cattle and sheep striding...”

 

From September to October is high season to view Shangri-la when it is painted by golden Autumn; to be intoxicated with the alpine Autumn scenery, in particular the Longflower Stringbush, or alpine red flower in full blossom against the blue sky and drifting white clouds, knitting a fabulous Autumn scene.

 

From November to the following April is Winter season, but Shangri-la varies from place to place abounding with natural change; the Mingyong Glacier winds its way high and low, Kawagebo Peak glitters against the dawn light, primeval forests wears a plain silver outfit, the prairies turn silver white, easily leading one into a meditation of the world described in the Winter’s Fairy Tale.

It is said in a legend that “Jiantang in the east is the first place that receives the sunshine of the day, and Shangri-La by the Naizi River is the most awe-inspring place on earth.” Meili Snow Mountain is regarded as an eternal holy mountain in the world. Putatso National Park is a well-preserved place with the original eco-system. Getting close to Shangri-La, listening to its beating pulse, makes this place worthwhile for anyone to explore and experience “the sun and the moon” in their hears, tour with Top China Travel, you will not miss any top attraction as well as special spot in Shangri-La.