Shangri-la Travel Guide

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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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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

10 Days Amazing Yunnan with Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking
10 Days Amazing Yunnan with Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking
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Kunming, Lijiang, Qiaotou, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-la

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10 Days Best Yunnan Tour
10 Days Best Yunnan Tour
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Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-la

From $ 1335

14 Days Southwest China Tour
14 Days Southwest China Tour

Guangzhou, Guilin, Longsheng, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-la

From $ 1805

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