October 31, 2024

Although we had spent two nights in Lijiang Old Town, we hadn’t had much chance to explore the area during daylight. Before heading to the train station, we took a quick morning stroll through the town’s charming streets, admiring the traditional Naxi architecture and lively atmosphere. The newly opened high-speed train to Shangri-La, in operation for just over a year, provided a smooth and efficient journey. After a little more than an hour, we arrived in Shangri-La, where our host picked us up and drove us to their B&B in Dukezong Old Town, about 15 minutes away.

The B&B was newly built and offered a stunning view of the Guishan Dafo Temple and the world’s largest prayer wheel standing beside it. Dukezong, with its millennia-long history, is one of the largest and best-preserved Tibetan towns. Its cobblestone streets and traditional Tibetan homes exuded a sense of authenticity and tranquility, feeling more genuine and less commercialized compared to Lijiang. For dinner, we went to a Tibetan restaurant where we sampled a variety of local dishes. While we enjoyed the flavorful cuisine, the Tibetan-style milk tea was an acquired taste we didn’t quite embrace.

Afterward, we wandered through Dukezong’s ancient streets to Guishan Dafo Temple. The sight of the illuminated temple at night was awe-inspiring. Joining the crowd, we helped push the massive prayer wheel, an activity that felt deeply spiritual and grounding.

Later, we made our way to Moonlight Square, where locals and visitors gathered to perform traditional Tibetan dances. The lively music and joyous atmosphere were infectious, making it a delightful way to end the evening.

2024年10月31日

虽然我们在丽江古城住了两个晚上，但白天没什么机会细细探索这座小镇。今天在前往火车站之前，我们抓紧时间在古城的街道上散步，感受清晨的静谧氛围和渐渐苏醒的热闹景象。传统的纳西建筑与街头小巷的生活气息相互交融，令人印象深刻。

刚开通一年多的丽江至香格里拉高铁，让这段旅程变得高效而舒适。乘坐一个多小时的高铁，我们抵达香格里拉站。民宿的主人早已在车站等候，开车将我们接到位于独克宗古城的民宿，车程约15分钟。

这家民宿是新建的，设施现代且整洁，房间的窗外景色尤为壮观——龟山大佛寺和旁边世界上最大的转经筒尽收眼底。拥有千年历史的独克宗古城，是保存最完好的藏族古镇之一。这里的石板路和传统的藏式民居散发着一股古朴与宁静的气息，比丽江更有一份独特的韵味和深度。

晚餐我们选择了一家藏餐馆，尝试了藏族烤肉和特色火锅，口感独特，令人满足。咸酥油茶的味道让我们稍感不习惯，或许是因为第一次尝试，未能完全适应它的浓郁风味。晚餐后，我们沿着古城的石板路漫步，前往龟山大佛寺。夜晚的寺庙在灯光下显得格外庄严而神秘。站在转经筒前，我们与其他游客一同推动这座巨大的转经筒，那种合力转动时的感觉既深刻又神圣。

随后，我们来到月光广场，那里正在举行藏族舞蹈表演，欢快的音乐和舞蹈吸引了众多游客和当地人围观。大家脸上的笑容和热情将这座高原小镇的夜晚点缀得更加温暖动人。