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Lijiang &
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Shangri-La
tips & insights
Natural
beauty
The landscape of China's remote Shangri-La is stunning. You are surrounded by scenic snow-capped peaks, forested mountain slopes, mirror-like lakes, rustic farms, and green pastures where shaggy yaks and fleecy sheep graze. The landscape is timeless, the air fresh and exhilarating.
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attractions
SHANGRI-LA - Pointers
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Gallery
Learn how to
pronounce Yunnan names
I give you the pronunciations and meanings of these ten popular Yunnan destinations and ethnic names: Baishui, Deqin, Jingsha, Lijiang, Naxi, Shangri-La, Shigu, Songzanlin, Yunnan, and Zhongdian.
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of Yunnan's must-see
attractions
Besides the ones in the Lijiang & Shangri-La area, these Yunnan must-sees include the Stone Forest, Three Pagodas, Xishuangbanna and Yuan Yang Rice Terraces. All are Hillman Wonders medal winners.
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to learn about
the famous
Lost Horizon book
Read my mini-synopsis of (and insights on) the famous 1933 novel by James Hilton. The author coined the name "Shangri-La," which today captivates the imaginations of people around the globe.
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