Yunnan sceneries

Established in 1984, Napahai Nature Reserve (纳帕海自然保护区, Napa Lake Nature Reserve) covers a total area of 2400 hectares, surrounded by mountains on three sides. With peaks ranging from 3800 to 4449 meters above sea level, it is located between 99°37′E to 99°40′E longitude and 27°49′N to 27°55′N latitude. The primary focus of conservation here is

Shangri-La Alpine Botanical Garden (香格里拉高山植物园) is the world’s first alpine botanical garden in a low latitude and high altitude region, and it is currently the only botanical garden in China’s Tibetan area. Covering an area of 7,247 hectares, the botanical garden is located around the county seat of Shangri-La, adjacent to the Napahai Nature Reserve,

Qianhu Mountain (千湖山), also known as Thousand-Lake Mountain, is a picturesque gem nestled in the heart of Shangri-La, Yunnan Province, China. Known as “Lamudongcuo” in Tibetan, meaning “Thousand Lakes Goddess,” this natural wonder is renowned for its pristine landscapes and the concentration of high-altitude lakes within the Jinsha River Basin. Situated at elevations ranging from

Balagezong Scenic Area (巴拉格宗风景区, Balog Zon Scenic Area), located in the northwest of Shangri-La County, is renowned for its breathtaking natural scenery. It is often said that the Blue Moon Valley described in “Lost Horizon” is based on this area, and local legends claim it to be the true Shambhala, a paradise inhabited by deities.

Lamu Yangcuo Lake (拉姆央措湖), known in Tibetan as “The Holy Mother’s Soul Lake,” is a captivating and spiritually significant body of water located at the entrance of Ganden Sumtseling Monastery in Shangri-La City. This lake is renowned in Tibetan mythology as the soul lake of the goddess Bathan Lhamo, making it a revered site in

Bita Lake (Bitahai, 碧塔海), situated within the Pudacuo National Park in Shangri-La, stretches approximately 3,000 meters from east to west, with an average width of 700 meters from north to south. At its widest point, it spans about 1,500 meters, narrowing to around 300 meters at its narrowest. The lake has an average depth of