Balagezong Scenic Area 1-day tour [pure play · round-trip shuttle bus to the attraction + optional stupa + late departure]
Package
Aimixi bakery (Dawa road store), Shangri-La, Diqing Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Yunnan province
The attraction shuttle bus picks up passengers at the north gate and east gate of the ancient town. Arrive at the pick-up point 15 minutes in advance. Departures are at 08:00 and 09:00 in the morning. Return trips are at 15:30 and 17:30 in the afternoon (please plan your time accordingly).
Breakfast
at your own expense This itinerary is for self-guided exploration of the attraction without accompaniment or guide. After booking, staff can only communicate with international travelers via WeChat translation (please be advised).
Bus
There are two morning departures at 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Travelers visiting the Buddhist pagoda snow mountain are advised to depart at 8:00 AM (please arrive at the pick-up point 15 minutes in advance)
Attraction visit: Bala Village ~ (optional stupa snow mountain) ~ Zhuomala Temple ~ Echo wall ~ Balagezong Scenic Area ~ Millennium Bodhi Tree
The visiting time on the details page is only an estimate. Please refer to the actual time for the specific time.
The visiting time on the details page is only an estimate. Please refer to the actual time for the specific time.
The visiting time on the details page is only an estimate. Please refer to the actual time for the specific time.
The visiting time on the details page is only an estimate. Please refer to the actual time for the specific time.
The visiting time on the details page is only an estimate. Please refer to the actual time for the specific time.
Bus
Return has 2 trips at 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM (please plan your return time reasonably). The actual arrival time at the ancient town is subject to change.
Dukezong Ancient Town
The exact time is subject to the actual arrival time
Included / Not included
Transportation service fee
Main attraction ticket for Balagezong Scenic Area
Main attraction ticket for xiang ge li la da xia gu ba la ge zong jing qu - lou kong zhan dao
Main attraction ticket for Balha Tibetan Cultural Experience Center (Balha Zhuoma Lhakang)
Reception
Pick-up/drop-off
Breakfast
Child safety seat
Use of audio guide equipment
Gratuities
Booking information
What's to expect
▲ This trip provides an attraction shuttle service (morning departures at 8:00 or 9:00; afternoon returns at 15:30 or 17:30 with 2 trips available. Please arrive at the designated pick-up point 15 min in advance). No guide, commentary, or accompaniment is included. Enjoy a self-guided tour via the attraction's sightseeing vehicles. Staff will contact you the night before to confirm the departure time and pick-up point. Transfer service is not provided outside designated areas—please proceed to the pick-up point on your own (thank you for your understanding). Skiing, zip-lining, rafting, and glass walkway shoe covers are optional activities (fees excluded) and not included in the itinerary—please arrange these at your own expense.
▲ Important Notice: For foreign visitors, staff can only communicate through WeChat Translate for basic interactions. Drivers do not speak English and will rely on translation apps. After placing a booking, you must provide valid contact info such as a WeChat ID, Alipay friend code, or a Chinese phone number to facilitate communication during your trip. Without valid contact info, we cannot accommodate your booking (please refrain from booking if this is a concern).
▲ Friendly reminder: Our driver will call you before 22:30 the day before your trip to confirm the exact departure time and pick-up point. In the morning, you may choose to board between 8:00-9:00 AM at the North Gate or East Outer Gate of the ancient city. In the afternoon, you can take the 3:30 PM or 5:30 PM attraction shuttle bus to return (subject to the actual arrival time of the shuttle bus).
▲ Friendly reminder: Customers who hold a passport, Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau Residents, Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, Entry-Exit Permit for Hong Kong and Macau, or Taiwan Travel Permit for Mainland Residents, and do not have a Chinese phone number but can speak Chinese, please include your WeChat ID in the remarks section when making a booking. This will help our staff contact you more easily. Thank you very much!
▲ Please note: The package is a bundled price. Seniors, students, military personnel, and others holding eligible IDs can simply place orders according to the package regulations. The prices have already been discounted according to the attraction's policies (please be advised).
The images and text are for reference only, the itinerary description shall prevail.