Niru Village Travel Tips

1. Useful Numbers in Niru Village

  • Fire: 119      
  • Police: 110          
  • Ambulance: 120
  • Traffic: 122
  • Tourism Information Inquiry: 0887-8225390
  • Shangri-La Airport Inquiry: 0887-8229901

2. Banks

Because Niru is a small place, there are no Banks of China. If you have any money exchange needs, please exchange it in Banks of China in Diqing. Therefore, please be ready for enough cash.

3. Hospitals

Because Niru is a small place. There are no hospitals around Niru. Therefore, please remember to bring common medicine, such as band-aid, imodium, anti-mosquito bite medicine.

4. How to Get to Niru

From Shangri-La, there are to shuttle buses to Luoji Township from the Shangri-La Passenger Transport Station per day. When you arrive in Luoji Township, you can charter a car to Niru Village.

5. Best Time to Visit Niru

May to June, July to August, September to October and November are the best time to visit Niru Village. During the periods, you will find different beauties of Niru Village.

6. What to See in Niru

If you want to experience the primitive folk customs of Tibetans, Niru Village is a good place to choose. There are many old trees and the stream sounds on the way. In the old-growth forest, listen to sounds of the wind coming through the forest. On the plateau meadow, watch the cattle and sheep leisurely grazing and strolling. In the mountains, listen to the whispering of the stream... Wish a vow to the Qicai Waterfall, lying in the arms of nature, watching the stars. For a person who likes hiking, although it is not very vigorous, it is a wonderful and special journey.

7. Where to Stay in Niru

Most local families can offer accommodation. Here we recommend Niru Yizhu Laowai Inn and Luosang Songba Uncle.

8. Other Travel Tips for Hiking in Niru

  • If you choose to hike to Niru Village, you should bring a sleeping bag, or ride a horse.
  • Shoes, water-proof clothes, or raincoat are necessary.
  • Food, such as chocolate, bread and chewing gum need to be prepared before starting trip.
  • It is impossible for one to take a hiking tour alone. For those who like hiking, they must need a local guide who is familiar with the road conditions and routes.
  • Tourists who want to hike must related experiences. Those who have medical history are not allowed to participate in.