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Pudacuo National Park
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2012

Pudacuo National Park

迪庆州普达措国家公园

Yunnan, Diqing★ 4.5Designated 2012·24.8659°N, 102.6144°E
Ticket Price
CNY 138; CNY 138; CNY 215
Duration
4 to 6 hours
Rating
4.5 / 5.0
Designated
2012

About Pudacuo National Park

Set on the eastern Tibetan Plateau near Shangri-La, Pudacuo is Yunnan's first national park, protecting alpine lakes, pine forests, and flower-filled meadows around Shudu and Bita Lakes. Boardwalks let visitors explore this highland wilderness at a leisurely pace.

Highlights

Alpine lakes (Shudu, Bita); meadows; primeval forest; Tibetan-plateau scenery - Yunnan's first national park.

Suggested Route

Take the shuttle, walk the Bita Lake and Shudu Lake boardwalks; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Tibetan yak beef and butter tea; stay in Shangri-La city.

Facilities

Shuttles, boardwalks, restrooms and parking; high altitude, carry warm clothing.
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: November to March (dry season, pleasant temperatures)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

No metro; ~? km from Shangri-La (Diqing) city (bus from Shangri-La bus station, 4 departures/day, ~30 min); Diqing Shangri-La Airport ~? km; road from Lijiang ~? km.

Reservation

Online reservation via official platform/OTA advised; real-name.

Ticket Price

CNY 138 (≈ $19); CNY 138 (≈ $19); CNY 215 (≈ $30)

Address

Diqingzangzu Autonomous Prefecture Xianggelila City Jiantang Town Pudacuoguojia Park

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
迪庆州普达措国家公园

迪庆藏族自治州香格里拉市建塘镇普达措国家公园

Diqingzangzu Autonomous Prefecture Xianggelila City Jiantang Town Pudacuoguojia Park

24.8659, 102.6144

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