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The place closest to heaven in China is 'Shangri-La'

Shangri-La, Yunnan, is located on the southeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, at the northern end of the Hengduan Mountains, in the hinterland of the 'Three Parallel Rivers', forming a unique landscape integrating snow mountains, canyons, grasslands, alpine lakes, primitive forests and ethnic customs, and is a multifunctional scenic spot. The snow peaks in Shangri-La are continuous, with the highest peak in Yunnan Province, Kawagebo Peak, and others majestic. Only within Shangri-La, there are 470 snow mountains above 4,000 meters above sea level, deep-cut canyons, the most famous of which are the Jinsha River Tiger Leaping Gorge, Lancang River Canyon and other large canyons, as well as vast alpine grassland pastures, vast primitive forests and scattered alpine lakes, making the natural landscape of Diqing magical, dangerous and quiet. Climate, best travel time Suitable for all seasons, green grass in spring and summer, rhododendrons bloom from March to May; autumn colors in autumn, wolfsbane flowers bloom from September to October; snow in winter Suggested number of days to play, location Moonlight Ancient City It is an ancient city called 'Dukezong' by Tibetans, which was built according to the ideal country of Shambhala in the Buddhist scriptures. The ancient city is built according to the mountain, the road surface is uneven, those are some old stones paved according to the natural terrain, so far, there are still deep horseshoe prints on the stone road. Songzanlin Monastery The largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan Province, and one of the famous large monasteries in Kang District, has a pivotal position in the entire Tibetan area, known as the 'Little Potala Palace'. The temple is built on the mountain, the shape is like an ancient castle, the culmination of Tibetan modeling art, also known as the 'Tibetan Art Museum'. Pudacuo National Park Pudacuo National Park has mirror-like alpine lakes, beautiful grassy pastures, blooming wetlands, and primitive forests where birds and beasts often appear. Zhang Jie and Xie Na held their wedding here. Napahai This is the largest grassland in Zhongdian County, and one of the most plateau-characteristic scenic spots. Due to the careful care of the Tibetans, many birds visit here when autumn comes, such as black-necked cranes, yellow ducks, and spot-billed geese flying high and low over the grassland, which is quite heartwarming. Shika Snow Mountain Shika Snow Mountain is the place described in the novel 'Lost Horizon'. It is a seasonal snow mountain with snow in autumn and winter. In Shika Snow Mountain, you can appreciate the infinite scenery of Shangri-La's alpine belt above 4,000 meters above sea level and the natural ecology of alpine flowing stone beaches, and feel the magical charm of mountain culture and temple mountain culture. Suggested number of days to play: 3 days this day
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Posted: Feb 9, 2024
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