Bita Lake

Shangri-La Attractions

	Introduction to Bita Lake (碧塔海) Located about 32 kilometers away from Shangri-La in the northwest Yunnan, Bita Lake is regarded as the Pearl on Plateau with the altitude of 3538 meters. It is the highest lake in Yunnan province. Bita Lake in Tibetan means the lake of peace and tranquility. Embraced by luxuriant trees and green mountains, Bita Lake is an emerald, looking glamorous and magnificent under the sunlight. Bita Lake is a place with abundant natural resources and rich cultural connotations. There is a beautiful legend saying like that that Bita Lake is the most gorgeous piece of mirror with an emerald that is broken by a goddess in Heaven. A wonderful attraction around Bita Lake is the Tibetan folklore, the primeval forest, the highland meadow, and the highland flowers and plants. Without any pollutions, Bita Lake best preserved the fish resources. From May till July, when the azalea falling from the trees with the wind, petals float on the water, attracting plenty of fish. As a result, special scenery of Fish Drunk in Azalea is well renowned.

	Location Inside Pudacuo National Park, Shangri-la County, Yunnan Province, China

	Main Sights Bita Lake

	Travel Information Ticket Package for Pudacuo National Park: 258 Yuan (including 138 Yuan for admission and 120 Yuan for sightseeing car) Opening Hours: April - October: 8:00AM - 5:00PM, November - Next March: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

	Transportation 1. Visitors can take special-line bus "Shangri-la to Pudacuo" at Shangri-la Bus Station, which costs 30 yuan P/P for a round trip. Please note that the last returning bus leaves at 3:00PM 2. Visitors can also take a taxi from Shangri-la County to Pudacuo National Park, which costs about 100 Yuan for a single trip.

	Travel Tips 1. Recommended duration for a visit is about two to three hours. 2. The best time to visit there is in summer and autumn. 3. It is not recommended to visit there during “May 1st” and “October 1st” these two golden vacation weeks. At that time, Guilin with suitable weather will meet a lot of tourists, so the hotel reservation and transportation will be in its climax, the price will be much higher than ordinary times.

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