Shangri-la Travel Guide

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. Yunnan Videos

Top Shangri-la Tours

10 Days Yunnan tour to the Lost Horizon (from US$1368)

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13 Days Discover Colorful South China (from US$2292)

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18 Days Experience the Southwest Paradise of China (from US$2805)

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10 Days Photo Safari from Sichuan to Yunnan (from on request )

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10 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking (from on request )

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