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Icittà tibetana antica di Shangri-La (4A)
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🇮🇹 Shangri-La Ancient Town (Dukezong)

La Shangri-La Ancient Town (独克宗古城 – Dùkèzōng Gǔchéng), conosciuta come Dukezong, è il cuore storico della regione tibetana dello Yunnan, classificata AAAA (4A). Fondata oltre 1.300 anni fa lungo la Via del Tè e dei Cavalli, conserva case in legno intagliato, vicoli lastricati e piazze tradizionali.

Oggi è il centro culturale e turistico di Shangri-La, con botteghe artigianali, monasteri minori e case da tè.

Consiglio: visita nel tardo pomeriggio per passeggiare tra le stradine illuminate da lanterne tibetane.

📍 Centro di Shangri-La
🎟️ Ingresso gratuito
⏰ Sempre aperta

Categoria: Historic / Culture / 4A Scenic Area

🇬🇧 Shangri-La Ancient Town (Dukezong)

Shangri-La Ancient Town (独克宗古城 – Dùkèzōng Gǔchéng), also known as Dukezong, is the historic Tibetan heart of Yunnan, rated AAAA (4A). Founded over 1,300 years ago on the Tea-Horse Road, it preserves carved wooden houses, stone-paved alleys, and traditional squares.

Today, it is Shangri-La’s cultural hub, with artisan shops, small monasteries, and traditional teahouses.

Tip: visit in the late afternoon to wander through lantern-lit streets with a magical atmosphere.

📍 Central Shangri-La
🎟️ Free entry
⏰ Open all day

Category: Historic / Culture / 4A Scenic Area

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