Shudu Lake, Yunnan, China
4.5 (143 reviews) Spent Ranking #6 in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Bodies of Water
Shuodu Lake in Pudacuo National Park
One of the lakes in Pudacuo National Park (the first national park in China). I was there mid of October 2012, and the views are fabulous!! Blue skies, white clouds, great sunshine and beautiful autumn colors. There are eco-buses to take you around the park, and the first stop in the park is Shuodu Lake. You can opt to walk around the lake on a wooden walkway (easy and won't get lost), total distance is 3.3km with lots of photo taking opportunities or continue to the next stop via eco-bus but you will miss lots of scenery. I have spent about 2 hours plus to finish the walk because I stop a lot for photos taking otherwise I think the walk can be done in 1 to 2 hours. I practically have the place by myself when I was there. Didn't encounter tour groups, occasionally bump into individual travelers, having said that all walk at different pace so no issue of crowdness. Will post some pictures here when I have time.
Address
, Shangri-La County, Yunnan, China, Postal Code: 674400.
Current local date and time now
Thursday, May 09, 2024, 23:38
User Ratings
4.5 based on (143 reviews)
Reviews
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5DLYSan 5:00 PM Oct 15, 2019
Beautiful scenery & quiet place.
The view of the lake was really beautiful during the late afternoon. The water was calm and peaceful, until more tourist appear.
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4JuanMao 卷毛 5:00 PM Apr 7, 2021
Dramatic Landscape, so Much to See
An oasis of calm, and every time different light and colors; despite the holiday period, very quiet! the tour groups (red and blue jackets) stayed at the monastery... ; better walk here clockwise; interesting was the sky-burial place. I've been here three times during my visit, every day different. Strange is it that you have to buy an entrance ticket every time for the monastery, even if you just prefer to walk here (an entrance ticket is valid for one day).
