Shangri-la Travel Guide

Named from a book of Lost Horizon with enchanting scenery, unique ethnic customs and tranquil life.

Shangri-la Travel Guide

Zhongdian was named officially Shangri-La in 2001. Shangri-La is a name that has worked its way into the English language. Synonymous with utopia, the word was first used in 1933, coined by the English author James Hilton in his novel Lost Horizon. Shangri-La was a fictitious paradise, characterized by towering snow-capped mountains, lush forests, vast gorges and idyllic lakes. The beautiful scenery described by Hilton made the name stick in popular memory and arouses a certain curiosity and mystery whenever it is heard.

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Top Shangri-la Tours

10 Days Amazing Yunnan with Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking
10 Days Amazing Yunnan with Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking

Kunming, Lijiang, Qiaotou, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-la

From on request

10 Days Best Yunnan Tour
10 Days Best Yunnan Tour

Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-la

From $ 1335

18 Days Experience the Southwest Paradise of China
18 Days Experience the Southwest Paradise of China

Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-la, Shanghai

From $ 2810

4 Days Best Shangri-la Tour
4 Days Best Shangri-la Tour

Shangri-la

From $ 299

7 Days Classic Yunnan with Light Hiking Mini Group
7 Days Classic Yunnan with Light Hiking Mini Group

Dali, Shangri-la, Lijiang

From $ 925

7 Days Yunnan Highlights Group Tour
7 Days Yunnan Highlights Group Tour

Kunming, Dali, Shangri-la, Lijiang

From $ 969

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