Hostels in Shangri-La, China

5 hostels available. Prices start from $3.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Shangri-La

Tavern 47

Old Town
Free Breakfast
Party Hostel
"…Relax in our open patio,after strolling around lively old town. have Tea / Coffee enjoy the sunset on patio. Staying here in the tavern puts you right on top these vibrant old town with exciting … More
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11, Yinuo Mulang, Beimen Street More

Barley Hostel

Old Town
Free Breakfast
"…We have a self catering kitchen at your disposal. Welcome to the Haven of (Shangri-la, ZhongDain). Barley Hostel will your warm home away from home. "This is one of the best Traditional Tibetan … More
Adventure Hostels Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Most are attracted to Shangri-la by the 'Lost Horizon' of James Hilton and wonder where they should go in this piece of heavenly land. Many left in great disappointment after touring a few tourist … More

Hotels in Shangri-La

"…so ChuDengshuo International Youth Hostel , also known as the Baita International Youth Hostel Each village in the Tibetan areas and junctions have a symbol of peace and good fortune Baita … More
"…Taxes included General: No curfew. No Smoking. Reception working hours 24 hours" …"We provide free pick up service at the East Main Door of the old Town. Please do contact with us at least … More

Guest Houses in Shangri-La

"…1).2 days advance notice for free cancellation. 2).Our check in time is after 2pm and check out time is before 12:00 noon. 3).We accept cash payment only upon arrival." …"The property is located … More
"…We offer extra bed at most room type, charge 60rmb per person. ***Property Policies and Conditions*** 1).1 day advance notice for free cancellation. 2).We accept cash payment only upon arrival. 3 … More

Hostels in Shangri-La, China

5 hostels available. Prices start from $7.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Shangri-La (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Shangri-La.

Guess what? Shangri-La is also named and spelled Zhongdian - It is the same destination. Goodbye confusion.

Shangri-La is a small town in the Yunnan province in southwest China, but usually this name refers to a broader area in the mountains. Formerly, Shangri-La town was known as Zhong Dian, so once you arrive you will find plenty of references to this.

Shangri-La is the place where you start to feel a taste of Tibet and the town itself lies just over three thousand meters high in the mountains. If you come to Shangri-La you can't miss the Gauden Sumtseling Gompa, one of the most important monasteries in whole of China. It's an hour's walk just north of the town and you will find a monastery more than three hundred years old full of monks. If you can't make it to Tibet, here you'll have a pretty authentic taste of it.

Shangri-La has become famous because official entities in China declared this town to be the location of the fictional Shangri-La described in the book “The Lost Horizon.” This town transformed itself from a small village just a few years ago to a touristic destination. Due to the altitude and weather, you should only visit Shangri-La between March and October -– in the other months there aren't many things available, as most restaurants and hostels close their doors and some roads are also unavailable. Don't miss a tour by yourself or organized to the mountain villages around.

Usually people arrive in Shangri-La on buses coming from Chengdu, Kunming, or Lijiang, but it is not an easy trip and many times it takes you more than three days to arrive. Be prepared for very high altitudes and cold weather.

The hostels in Shangri-La are very basic and probably you won't have all the comfort you need with the freezing temperatures; many of Shangri-La's hostels don't have hot water twenty-four hours a day, so ask before booking. Anyway, the friendly Shangri-La's hostel staff and other travelers can put you in the right mood to enjoy the best of your stay.

Written by local enthusiast for Shangri-La hostels

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Shangri-La Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Shangri-La, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 5
Average dorm price $7
Cheapest hostel in Shangri-La The Moon Bird Hostel with $7
Party hostels in Shangri-La Tavern 47 (3 in total)
Most Shangri-La hostels are located in Old Town, Ni Shi Vilage
Average rating of all hostels 3.7

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