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白水台东巴胜迹, Cultural heritage site in Shangri-La City, China

The Baishuitai Dongba Heritage Site is a cultural landmark in northwestern Yunnan preserving buildings, artifacts, and spiritual objects from an ancient tradition. The grounds contain distinct spaces arranged for ceremonies and gatherings set against the natural mountain landscape.

The Dongba people developed their own writing system and spiritual practices over many generations, reflected in what remains at this site. The buildings and collections show layers of this extended cultural evolution.

The site reflects the mingling of Han and Tibetan traditions visible in its buildings and daily practices. Local communities still gather here for religious ceremonies that connect them to their ancestors.

The site can be reached from Shangri-La City by walking established trails and is accessible during daylight hours. Plan your visit during warmer months when pathways are easier to navigate.

The site preserves rare handwritten manuscripts showing how the Dongba writing system was actually used in practice. These documents reveal religious thought and daily life of a community that visitors frequently overlook.

Location: Shangri-La City

GPS coordinates: 27.50188,100.03207

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:30

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