Shangri-la Grand Canyon. Balagezong

Balagezong Scenic area is located in the northwest of Shangri-la county, it is one of the core scenic area of "three parallel rivers" with various geological landscape, sacred mountain culture, Shambhala Stupa, Holy Banyan Tree of Thousands of Years, Kangba tribe legend, the ancient village of Bala village, the Plateau Lake, Palm Gorge, rare animals and plants, and the original ecological environment is in well preserved.

Meili Snow Mountain

The "Golden Sunrise" at Meili Snow Mountain refers to the breathtaking phenomenon where the morning sunlight illuminates the snow-capped peaks with a golden glow, a spectacular sight best witnessed from the Feilai Temple Viewing Platform. This natural phenomenon, known as Rizhao Jinshan (Golden Light on the Mountain), is most stunning in clear weather and requires an early start, typically around sunrise time between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM. The best time to visit for clear views is from October to May, with the period after late October offering the most stable weather.

Directly facing the Kawakarpo Peak, Feilai Temple is famous for its viewing deck for amazing scenes of the magnificent Meili Snow Mountain. Feilai Temple was originally built in 1614 during Ming Dynasty with a history of 385 years. Covering 1500 square meters, it was built according to the mountain terrain with architecture at random discretion. The temple is a combination of three religions- Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Visitors are free to tour the scenic area of Feilai Temple, visit the temple architecture and learn about its history and religious culture. The murals and Buddha statues in the temple have high artistic value allowing visitors to have an in-depth understanding of Tibetan Buddhist culture. Take a stroll on some of the observation trails in the scenic area to enjoy the beauty of Meili Snow Mountain from different angles.

Perched on the banks of the Yangtze river, the small village of Benzilan was an important stop on the ancient tea horse road. The village of Benzilan enjoys a pleasant climate and cultivates many vegetables and cereals. You can visit a small local nunnery whose donations from visitors are highly useful and appreciated. The view of the Yangtze River from the village is superb, you can see the silhouette of the Balgezong gorges, as well as the massif of the white horse mountain, Baima.

Dongzhulin Temple

Dongzhulin monastery built in 1667 is very popular with pilgrims and local inhabitants, which offers incredible artefacts. The assembly hall is made of 82 columns of carved wood and 4 floors. There are statues of Tsongkhapa, the founder of the school of yellow caps of Tibetan Buddhism, surrounded by two of his disciples, then those Sakyaluni, Avalokiteshvara, Manjusri, among others.