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Chinese Name: 香格里拉 English IPA: Shangri-la Location: Northwest of Yunnan Population (city): 174,585 Language: Tibetan Language Zip code: 674400 Tel code: 0887 Time zone: UTC+8
Shangri-la, which means “sun and moon in the heart” in Tibetan language, is the city under the jurisdiction of Diqing Tibetan autonomous prefecture and the capital city of Diqing prefecture. Located in the northwest of Yunnan province and the hinterland of Hengduan mountain area on the Qinghai-Tibet plateau, Shangri-la is the junction of Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet provinces and also the location of the world natural heritage, three parallel rivers scenic area. Shangri-La is the “Eden in dream”. Since it first appeared in British novelist James Hilton’s Lost Horizon in the 1939, it has been associated with the mystique of a place which could not possibly exist here on Earth. There are the lofty and continuous snowy mountains, endless grasslands, steep and grand gorges, azure lakes and the bucolic villages always leaving a deep impression on visitors.
Highlights:
- An Earthly Paradise: Due to the special geographic position, there are abundant natural sceneries and human landscapes. You can enjoy the clear air, blue sky and white clouds, the boundless pasture, the holy temples and monasteries, etc.
- Ideal Place for Adventure Tour: Shangri-La is an ideal destination for those who love climbing and hiking. As for hikers, Tiger Leaping Gorge and Haba Snow Mountain are the best choice for adventure.
- Minority Culture: Tibetan is the main minority in Shangri-la. Here you can experience the strong Tibetan atmosphere, including Tibetan monasteries, villages, as well as Tibetan festivals. Besides, there are many other ethnic groups such as Naxi, Yi, Bai.
- Shangri-la Food: Shangri-la food is mainly Tibetan flavor, buttered tea and Zanba are the main food here. Yaks are the main livestock of Tibetan people. Yak milk can be made into milk residue and cheese. Yak beef can be braised in soy sauce, which is very delicious.
