Pudacuo National Park
Xiang Ge Li La, Yunnan
A high-altitude national park centred on two alpine lakes, Bita and Shudu, ringed by pine, oak, and rhododendron forest.
Pourquoi visiter Pudacuo National Park ?
As the first park in China built to International Union for Conservation of Nature standards, Pudacuo offers a genuinely wild alternative to Shangri-La's monastery and old-town sights — home to golden cats, pheasants, and dense high-altitude forest.
Comment en profiter
The park uses shuttle buses between key points; plan for a half to full day to see both lakes properly.
Astuce
Altitude here can exceed 3,500 metres in places — bring warm layers even in summer, as weather shifts quickly.