Shangri-La to Deqin (Shangri-La 81km → Benzilan 23km → Dongzhulin Monastery 44km → Baimang Snow Mountain 35km → Deqin)

Four regular coaches depart from Zhongdian Bus Station for Deqin every morning at 07:20, 08:20, 09:20 and 12:00. The journey takes 5 to 6 hours, and passengers may stop for lunch in Benzilan en route. The route boasts breathtaking scenery, including Napa Lake, Jinsha River Grand Canyon, Benzilan Town, Dongzhulin Monastery and Baimang Snow Mountain. The last return coach from Deqin to Shangri-La departs at 15:00.