Shangri-La City

Located at 3,160 meters above sea level, Shangri-La spreads across northwestern Yunnan with alpine landscapes and traditional wooden architecture.

The city changed its name from Zhongdian to Shangri-La in 2001, inspired by the fictional paradise described in James Hilton's 1933 novel Lost Horizon.

The population includes Tibetan Khampas in the northern area and Naxi people in the southern region, each maintaining their distinct languages and traditions.

The 2023 opening of the railway station connects Shangri-La directly to Lijiang and Kunming, making the city more accessible for visitors.

Pudacuo National Park near Shangri-La holds the distinction of being China's first national park meeting International Union for Conservation of Nature standards.

Location: Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture

Elevation above the sea: 3,160 m

Website: http://xianggelila.diqing.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 27.84583,99.74222

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30