The Crow Bar in Shangri-La, Diqing

The Crow Bar（乌鸦酒吧）is located at No. 11 Dian La Ka (甸腊卡), Jian Tang Town (建塘镇), Shangri – La City (香格里拉市), Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (迪庆藏族自治州), Yunnan Province (云南省). This prime location has made it a popular spot for both locals and tourists seeking leisure and entertainment. Whether you are a traveler strolling through the ancient city or a local looking for a place to relax, you can easily reach the bar and enjoy the fun times it offers.

The Crow Bar attracts visitors from all directions with its unique atmosphere and music. The interior skillfully blends modern and retro elements. Vintage posters and old photographs hang on the walls, complemented by simple modern furniture and soft lighting, creating a comfortable and stylish space. This place is not only for savoring delicious food and fine drinks but also an ideal venue to relax and enjoy a leisurely time. Every day, the bar sets different theme activities. Whether you are fond of strategy games like board games, Werewolf, or Blood on the Clocktower, keen on karaoke, chatting over drinks, or want to immerse yourself in the world of PS4 games, you can find your own fun here. The bar also hosts a variety of themed parties every week, such as singing contests, DIY graffiti contests, and travel sharing sessions. The rich and diverse activities allow every customer to join in and fully enjoy the festive atmosphere. The bar’s resident singer has a pleasant voice, adding a romantic and charming atmosphere to the entire space, allowing customers to spend a pleasant time accompanied by music.

The bar offers a wide variety of snacks and light meals, which are perfect companions for drinks. Classic bar snacks such as fries, chicken wings, and sausages are carefully prepared, crispy in texture, and fragrant, greatly stimulating the appetite. For light meals, there are options like spaghetti and sandwiches, made with fresh ingredients and authentic in taste. They can satisfy your taste buds while also filling your stomach when enjoying drinks. This shows the bar’s pursuit of quality in its offerings.

Drinks are a major highlight of the bar, with an extremely wide selection. The beer selection includes both well – known domestic and international craft beers and common beers, meeting the different needs of customers for beer taste and flavor. There is a variety of red and white wines from different regions for wine enthusiasts to savor the unique flavors. The cocktails are distinctive, with bartenders carefully mixing various creative cocktails that are colorful and rich in taste, bringing a unique drinking experience to customers. In addition, the bar thoughtfully provides non – alcoholic beverages and ice cream smoothies, which are visually appealing and suitable for customers who do not drink alcohol. This ensures that everyone can find their favorite drink.

The Crow Bar is moderately priced to cater to customers of different spending levels. A bar snack is generally around 20 – 50 yuan, a pizza is about 50 – 100 yuan, and a glass of beer ranges from 15 – 50 yuan. The prices of wine and cocktails vary depending on the type. This price range allows customers who pursue quality and value for money to enjoy delicious food and fine drinks without bearing too much financial pressure. They can easily enjoy the bar’s high – quality service.

Many guests have praised the unique atmosphere of the bar. The combination of distinctive music and carefully designed decor creates an unparalleled sense of comfort. Whether it is to relax after work or to hang out with friends on weekends, the environment here makes people feel happy and at ease. It is highly favored by customers. One guest shared, “After strolling around the ancient city in the evening and wanting to have a drink, I looked at many recommendations and chose The Crow Bar. The environment here is fantastic, the live – singing voice is very pleasant, and the prices in the ancient city are also reasonable. I highly recommend it!”

Customers generally feedback that the menu is rich and diverse. From bar snacks to pizzas, every dish shows the bar’s attention to ingredient selection and cooking techniques. The wide selection of drinks also receives high praise. The refreshing beer, mellow wine, creative cocktails, and the deliciousness of non – alcoholic beverages and ice cream smoothies can meet the preferences of different customers for drinks and add more fun to the dining and leisure time. One customer mentioned, “The rose yogurt vodka recommended by the owner was so delightful. The bartender really understands the customers’ taste.”

The employees are friendly，service is thoughtful and considerate, leaving a deep impression on customers. From the moment you step into the bar, you can feel the warm welcome from the staff. They patiently introduce the menu and provide timely service during your meal, showing meticulous care and bringing a good consumption experience. Many customers have said, “The owner is very talkative, and the atmosphere of the bar is great. We had a wonderful night here.” Moreover, the bar owner is a professional tarot master, offering a unique experience, especially suitable for women to visit. The owner will also carefully explain the types of drinks and recommend suitable ones according to personal taste.

The Crow Bar is surrounded by numerous attractions, providing tourists with a variety of sightseeing options. The famous Dúkēzōng Ancient Town (独克宗古城) is just around the corner. This ancient town is the best – preserved and largest Tibetan residential complex in China and a hub on the Tea – Horse Ancient Road. Within the ancient town, there are iconic attractions such as the Moonlight Square (月光广场), Guishan Park (龟山公园), the prayer wheel, and the White Pagoda at Sifang Street (四方街白塔). At the Moonlight Square, you can see the Dafosi Temple (大佛寺) and the giant prayer wheel. The prayer wheel is engraved with 124 lines of the Six – Word Mantra and scriptures. Tourists can turn it clockwise to pray for blessings. Nearby the square are the Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Museum (迪庆藏族自治州博物馆) and the Red Army Long March Museum (红军长征博物馆), where you can learn about the local history and culture as well as the stories of the Red Army’s Long March. Guishan Park has a long history, but due to its location on the plateau, it is recommended to climb at a slower pace.

Less than 5 kilometers from the city center is the Ganden Sumzeling Monastery (噶丹・松赞林寺), known as the “Little Potala Palace.” The monastery features unique Tibetan architectural style. The golden roofs, murals, carvings, and decorations all exude a strong cultural atmosphere. It is the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Yunnan and a sacred place for pilgrimage and faith. In addition, the Napahai Grassland (纳帕海大草原), Pudacuo National Park (普达措国家公园), and Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡) are also unique in their own ways. Napahai is a plateau seasonal lake and marshland with a grassland landscape. Pudacuo National Park boasts a pristine ecological environment. Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the world’s top ten most beautiful classic hiking routes.