Diqing Shangri-La Airport – DIG Shangri-La
A public airport serving the city of Gyalthang in the province of Yunnan in China is the Diqing Shangri-La Airport. It is situated in the southwest suburbs of the Yunnan province. Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)was first constructed in 1997 and was opened to commercial service in April 1999. The airport is operated by the Yunnan Airport Group and has five airlines operating scheduled flights to some domestic destinations. In 2015, a total of 503,800 passengers were served by the airport.
Best Time to Visit
Diqing Shangri-La Airport is composed of a single 11,647 feet runway that has an asphalt runway. Its terminal building is divided into two passenger terminals. Terminal 2 has the VIP Lounges, transfer area, and ATMs. Some restaurants and shopping centers are also located in the second terminal. DIG is the airport of choice for passengers going in and out of Shangri-La and Deqen.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Several Shangri-La hotels and accommodations line up the streets outside the airport. Ne-Tsang Inn Shangri-La is one of the top picked accommodations in the area. Units in the property have a fitted patio and selected ones also have a dining or a seating area. The homestay has a bar and a restaurant which offers a-la-carte and American breakfast options daily. Guests in the accommodation can also use the hot tub. Airport shuttle is offered in the property. Just less that 2 miles away, you can find the Yi’s Hostel, and the 4-star Arro Khampa by Zinc Journey Shangri-La. Both hotels offer airport shuttle services to its guests.
