Shangri-La 6 Days
Day 1: Arrival in Benzilan · First Encounter with Winery
- Itinerary: Drive from your departure location or Shangri-La to Benzilan, with a journey of approximately 1.5 hours.
- Food & Wine Experience:
- After arriving in the afternoon, visit Baozhuang Winery and have an in-depth conversation with the winery owner to learn about the brewing process and unique terroir of high-altitude wine.
- Enjoy a welcome dinner in the evening, paired with special wines from Baozhuang Winery, kicking off the Shangri-La food and wine tour.
- Meals: Dinner included
- Recommended Hotel: LUX Benzilan
Day 2: Benzilan · Forest Adventure and Winery Flavors
- Itinerary: Activities around Benzilan, with a journey of approximately 0.5 hours.
- Food & Wine Experience:
- In the morning, embark on a gentle hike in the primeval forest. Visit villages under the guidance of local villagers, then take a leisurely walk in the forest to feel the mountain atmosphere.
- Have an outdoor picnic at noon, tasting high-altitude specialty light meals and enjoying food in the embrace of nature.
- In the afternoon, visit Zhaxi Walnut Tree Winery, communicate with the winery owner to learn about the winery's story and the characteristics of its wine labels.
- An exclusive winery dinner is arranged in the evening, combining fine wine and delicious food to deeply experience Benzilan's winery culture.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
- Recommended Hotel: LUX Benzilan
Day 3: Benzilan - Cizhong - Feilai Temple · Sino-French Style and Tibetan Flavors
- Itinerary: Drive from Benzilan to Cizhong (about 3.5 hours), then proceed to Feilai Temple (about 2 hours).
- Food & Wine Experience:
- Admire the high-altitude scenery during the morning drive and feel the regional changes.
- Taste local specialty cuisine in Cizhong at noon to experience Tibetan food culture.
- In the afternoon, visit Château Shangri-La Xiao Ling, talk with the winery owner, and explore the integration of French wine-making craftsmanship on the plateau.
- Enjoy local specialty meals in Feilai Temple in the evening to experience the food flavors of the Yunnan-Tibet border.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
- Recommended Hotel: Songtsam Meili Lodge Deqin
Day 4: Feilai Temple - Shangri-La · Sunlit Golden Peaks and Intangible Cultural Heritage Food
- Itinerary: Drive back from Feilai Temple to Shangri-La, with a journey of approximately 3.5 hours.
- Food & Wine Experience:
- Wait for the magnificent view of "Sunlit Golden Peaks" in the morning, then drive to Ao Yun Winery. Communicate with the winery owner to explore the charm of top-tier high-altitude wine.
- Taste local specialty meals at noon to replenish energy.
- Experience Nixi Black Pottery in the afternoon. Interact with intangible cultural heritage inheritors, make black pottery by hand, and pair it with specialty drinks to feel the integration of intangible cultural heritage and food.
- Enjoy a Tibetan-style dinner in the evening, then explore Dukezong Ancient City to find specialty snacks and fine wine in the city.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
- Recommended Hotel: Songtsam Linka Lodge Shangri-La
Day 5: Shangri-La · Winery and Luxury Wilderness Food
- Itinerary: Drive from Shangri-La to Tacheng (about 1 hour), then return to Shangri-La.
- Food & Wine Experience:
- In the morning, visit Tacheng Lapu River Valley Winery, talk with the winery owner to learn about the winery's grape planting and brewing stories.
- Taste local specialty cuisine in Tacheng at noon to experience the food characteristics of northwestern Yunnan.
- Return to Shangri-La in the afternoon and head to the glamping luxury wilderness camp. Enjoy a customized afternoon tea and experience exquisite food in an outdoor setting.
- Have BBQ + starry sky campfire at the camp in the evening, paired with fine wine to experience the unique charm of high-altitude luxury wilderness food.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
- Recommended Hotel: Songtsam Linka Lodge Shangri-La
Day 6: Shangri-La · Religious Culture and Return Journey
- Itinerary: Drive from downtown Shangri-La to Songzanlin Monastery (about 0.5 hours), then proceed to the airport or Lijiang according to flight time (about 2.5 hours).
- Food & Wine Experience:
- Walk to Songzanlin Monastery in the morning, visit Yunnan's largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery, and feel the religious cultural atmosphere.
- After breakfast, head to the airport or Lijiang at an appropriate time according to the flight schedule, concluding this food and wine tour.
- Meals: Breakfast included
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