Dukezong Ancient City

Dukezong Ancient City, meaning "Moonlight Castle Built on Stone" in Tibetan, is one of the best preserved and largest Tibetan residential communities in China, and also a millennium old town on the Yunnan Tibet Tea Horse Ancient Road. Located in Shangri La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, with a history of over 1300 years, it is the cultural heart and spiritual home of Shangri La.

Moonlight Square:
In the center of the ancient city, Tibetan Guozhuang dance is often held at night, and tourists can join in the dance.
There is a Diqing Red Army Long March Museum (free of charge) next to the square, where you can learn about red history.
Guishan Park (the highest point of the ancient city):
The world's largest prayer wheel: 21 meters high, weighing about 60 tons, requires the joint efforts of multiple people to rotate, and completes three rounds to pray for good luck.
Overlooking the panoramic view: Climbing to the top offers a panoramic view of the ancient city, the distant Songtsen Forest Temple, and the surrounding mountains.
Sifang Street:
The ancient city commercial center used to be a caravan trading market, but now gathers specialty shops, cafes, and bars.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience:
Tangka Painting Academy: You can observe or learn Tibetan Tangka painting.
Black Pottery Workshop: Experience the production of Nisi black pottery (national intangible cultural heritage).
Tibetan Fragrance Production: Understand the formula and process of traditional Tibetan medicine spices.
Pijiangpo Old Street:
The ruins of the Tea Horse Ancient Road preserve the ancient shop doors and feel the traces of time.