Location

This local Tibetan temple is only 300 metres from the hotel, and is easily accessible by foot or bicycle. We recommend going early in the morning.

19 km | 26 min drive The huge Pudacuo National Park is home to many rare and endangered species of flora and fauna.

190km | 3 hour drive Why not make your trip twice as fascinating by staying at two unique Banyan Tree resorts? Banyan Tree Ringha is a 3 hour drive from the Lijiang resort.

19 km | 30 min drive Banyan Tree Ringha hotel is near the old town which is rich in Tibetan cultural and religious heritage.

Just 50 metres from the hotel, this river is a short walk or bike ride away from the hotel lobby.

18 km | 35 min drive Built in 1679, this is the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan province. We recommend going early in the morning.

29 km | 45 min drive A scenic seasonal lake and highland prairie. The lake dries up during the winter months, and becomes a rich grassland and lake in spring.

19 km | 30 min drive Located 32 km northeast of Banyan Tree Ringha is one of the largest lakes in Shangri-La. The lake is 3,705 metres above sea level and the ideal setting for nature walks. Unlike the barren rocky mountains of western Tibet, the surrounding mountains are covered with forests and birds. In addition to the golden colored “cracked-stomach fish”, musk deer and muntjaks are frequently seen accompanying shepherded flocks on the land.