Shangri-La

At the edge of the vast Tibetan Plateau lies Shangri-La, a small but charming city, the capital of China's Yunnan Autonomous Region and one of the holiest sites in Chinese territory. Sangri La, formerly known as Zhondian, is a remarkable example of familiarity with Tibetan culture and religion and an idyllic area, surrounded by alpine meadows and snow-capped mountains, crystal clear lakes and bucolic villages, making it a land-based quietness, deep mysticism and spiritual contemplation.

A breathtaking natural setting overlooks the Songzanlin Monastery, also known as the "Little Potala palace", the largest complex of Tibetan temples in Yunnan Province, which looks like an ancient castle on the mountain. The most important attraction of the city is a real gem of culture 

and Buddhist religion with all its priceless treasures and at the same time the ancient city of Dukezong, reflects the popular beliefs of the people and becomes the mythical city of the moon, Shambhala, in the shape of a lotus flower, inhabited by the happiest people on earth. Full of lively pulse and endless dynamic energy, the heart of the old town beats loudly in the central Moon Square and the bustling Square Street reveals, richly, the treasures of local art production. The nearby Pudacuo National Park, of exceptional biodiversity and scenery of absolute natural beauty, framed by crystal clear blue lakes, rivers and streams with gurgling waters and green meadows, delights the senses and heart and leads every visitor to an exciting journey.