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Little Know Shangri-la - Zhongdian

Zhongdian is also known as Shangri-laDongba Region. Spring water flows down
and is a bright pearl mounted in thefrom the mountain, leaving the
"Great Triangle" connecting Yunnan,crystallized sodium carbonate along its
Sichuan and Tibet. Shangri-La isslope, giving the impression of a marble
depicted as the Eden in dreams, asculpture.
fascinating land out of this world.Tiger Leaping Gorge: Stretching 15
Lofty and continuous snow-coveredkilometers from the Jade Dragon Snow
mountains, endless grasslands, majesticMountain of Lijiang to Haba Snow
canyons, azure lakes and very quaintMountain of Zhongdian, Tiger Leaping
villages promote the reputation of anGorge (Hutiaoxia) is regarded as one of
eternally pure and tranquil land to thisthe deepest gorges in the world with a
ideal home of dream. Many people can notdepth of 3,000 meters. Here, the river
find a place as the spiritual home untiltwists and turns and vigorously swash
they arrive at Zhongdian.against the rocks, the breakers sent up
On the Shangri-La tour most visitorsa fountain of spray. The charm of tiger
mainly intend to get in a close touchleaping gorge is attracting millions of
with this wonderland by car, cycling ordomestic and overseas tourists.
even trekking. Songzanlin Monastery -Bita Hai: Situated about 32 kilometers
reportedly the biggest Tibetan monastery(about 19.9 miles) away from Shangri-La
complex in the province, Bai Shui Tai -County (zhongdian), Bita Hai covers an
a picturesque limestone formation, Tigerarea of 166 hectares. Bita Lake, a fault
Leaping Gorge - a sheer gorge which haslake, is an intact natural attraction
a well marked trail and good touristwith various species of flora and fauna
infrastructure and as well as Bita Hai -and picturesque landscapes. In Tibetan
a lake featuring a small island in itslanguage, Bita means "a piece of land as
middle and is a popular destination, aresoft as cattle hair felt". With an
all worthy to be visited.altitude of 3,539 meters (about 11,608
Songzanlin Monastery: Originally builtfeet), the lake is the highest in Yunnan
in 1681, the Songzanlin Monastery is theProvince. The main attraction of this
largest and the most important Tibetanarea is the Tibetan folklore, the
Buddhist Lamasery in Yunnan province. Itprimeval forest, the highland meadow,
now has more than 700 Buddhist monks.and the highland flowers and plants.
The architectural style of the buildingRecommended Shangri-La tours:
is a faithful imitation of the Potala- Day 1 Arrive in Lijiang Airport to
Palace in Tibet, hence the name "SmallHotel Transfer (Lijiang) and visit The
Potala Palace". There are hundreds ofAncient City
small houses for Buddhist monks and- Day 2 Lijiang Visit Shuhe Naxi
living Buddhist in the SongzanlinVillage, The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain,
Monastery. In addition, the monasteryYak Meadow
has 8 wing buildings, among which one- Day 3 Lijiang Overlook for The First
premier temple has 108 pillars in itsBend of the Yangtze, Tiger Leaping Gorge
main hall and can house 1,600 monks- Day 4 Lijiang Visit Haba
sitting and chanting scriptures.- Day 5 Lijiang to Zhongdian(Shangri-La)
Baishui Terrace: Located in theToday will be one more strenuous hiking
foothills of the Haba Snow Mountains,tour to Baishuitai, white water terrace,
101 kilometers (about 62 miles)which means "growing flower" in Naxi.
southeast of the Zhongdian County,Reach Zhongdian(Shangri-la) in the
Baishui Terrace covers an area of 3afternoon.
square kilometers. With a history of- Day 6 Zhongdian(Shangri-La) Visit
200,000 to 300,000 years, the BaishuiSongzanlin Lamasery and a visit to Napa
Terrace is the birthplace of the NaxiLake and Tibetan Family are also
ethnic minority Dongba culture andarranged today.
widely accepted as the holy land of



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