Shangri-La, previously known as Zhongdian, is a small, primeval Tibetan town located 5-hours-drive north of Lijiang, Yunnan. In Tibetan, "Shangri-La" means the "sun and moon in heart," a literal heaven on earth. Perched on a plateau at an elevation of 3300 meters and located in the...
21 Days Yunnan trekking with Golden Triangle cities: Shanghai-Lijiang-Shangri-La-Kunming-Xi’an-Beijing This 21-day tour combines the ‘must-see’ of China – the Golden Triangle cities with beautiful Yunnan Province with rich in ethnic customs. What stand out are the hiking along Tiger Leapin...
Location:under the Kawakarpo, a peak of Meili Snow Mountain in Deqin County, Diqing (Shangri-la) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. Ticket:CNY83, or CNY228 for through ticket for the whole scenic area of Meili Snow Mountain. ...
Name in Chinese: 白茫雪山 (Bai Mang Xue Shan) Location: in the southeast Deqin County, Diqing (Shangri-la), Yunnan Province. Opening time: all day...
Location: north-east of Shangri-La City in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province More Picture Why is Bitahai Lake So SpecialBitahai Nature Reserve, covering an area of 840 square kilometers, is 3,538 m above sea level, 3km long and 1km wide; it is the highest lake in...
Places to Visit in August Shangri-La Pudacuo National Park Being one of the most bio-diverse regions in China’s Yunnan Province, Pudacuo National Park is the first national park in Chinese mainland which was announced on June 25, 2007. Pudacuo National Park is suitable for traveling all the...
Everest due to Himalaya orogeny in Shangri-La, Yunnan China. “Haba” is a word from Naxi, means gold flower. It stands 5396 meters and rises opposite the higher Yulong Xueshan and towers 3,500 meters above the river. This formidable relative elevation forms a distinct Alpine vertical ...
Songzanlinis the largestTibetan Buddhismmonastery inYunnan Province. Covering an area of 30 hectares, it looks like a mini Kumbum (Ta Er) Monastery. It is located on a mountain slope 5km from the county town ofShangri-La. Since the 5th Dalai Lama chose the site through divination in 1679...
Meili Snow Mountain, also known as Prince Snow Mountain, is located 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) northeast of Deqin County of Yunnan Province. It sits on the border of Yunnan Province andTibet, where the three famous rivers, namely theJinsha, Mekong (Nu) and Salwen (Lancang)flow. ...
Shangri La is a paradise for nature lovers. The town is situated at an elevation of 3,300 meters, providing breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere. Visitors can embark on exhilarating hikes through the picturesque landscapes, encountering vibrant wildflowers, grazing yaks, and cascading waterfall...