About this attraction
Why visit Dukezong Ancient Town
Dukezong Ancient Town is Located on the southeast corner of Shangri-La County in Yunnan province, Dukezong Ancient Town is an ancient Tibetan town with a history of more than 1,300 years. Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and was built for the Tubo Kingdom of the Tang Dynasty. "Dukezong" is a Tibetan pronunciation, meaning "Moonlight City" and "castle built on stone”. Dukezong Ancient Town is built on the mountain foot and the road surface was paved with slate from the ceaseless up-and-down undulations of paved roads, you can still find the faint imprints of horseshoes, which is the token left by the long-time horses and precious token from the ancient caravans since the town is the last stop of Old Tea - Horse Road.
Highlights
- Night view
- No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Diqing
Visitor tips
- Contact phone: +8608878887666
Plan your visit
- How long to allow
- Allow around 3–5 hours for a comfortable visit.
- When to go
- Confirm seasonal access before travelling. Current listing: Open year-round, 24/7.
- Admission
- From USD 0. Prices and reservation rules can change, so verify them before departure.
- Getting oriented
- Use the listed address as a starting point and confirm the correct visitor entrance locally.