Join the evening circle dance on Sifang Street in Dukezong old town
Sifang Street, Dukezong old town, Shangri-La
Every evening, people who live and trade in the old town gather on Sifang Street and dance guozhuang in wide circles: Tibetan, Naxi, Bai, Lisu and Pumi neighbors alongside shopkeepers who moved here from elsewhere in China. Nobody organizes it for tourists, though in busy seasons visitors fill out the rings. It's one of the best free hours you can spend in Shangri-La.
What locals sayVisitors who have joined say people make room for newcomers in the ring, and nobody minds a clumsy first try.
- Cost
- Free
- Time
- 30–60 min · from dusk
- In Chinese
- 独克宗古城 四方街 锅庄舞
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Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.
