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] is located in the northwest of Yunnan Province. It is the hinterland of "Shangri-La" tourist route. From Dali, 3 15km north along Yunnan-Tibet Highway, you can reach the central town of Zhongdian County, the capital of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, 659km away from Kunming, and it takes 50 minutes by plane. Diqing means "auspicious place" in Tibetan. Located at the southeast edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the northern end of the southern section of Hengduan Mountains, in the hinterland of "Three Parallel Rivers", it has formed a unique landscape integrating snow-capped mountains, canyons, grasslands, alpine lakes, virgin forests and ethnic customs, and is a multi-functional tourist scenic spot. There are many snow-capped mountains in the scenic area, such as Kage Peak, the highest peak in Yunnan Province. Zhongdian County alone has 470 snow-capped mountain canyons with an altitude of more than 4,000 meters. The most famous are the Tiger Leaping Gorge in Jinsha River and the Lancang River Gorge. There are also vast alpine grassland pastures, vast virgin forests and dotted alpine lakes, which make Diqing's natural landscape magical, steep and beautiful.

SHANGRI-LA means "the sun and moon in my heart" in Tibetan, while shangri-la in English is a Chinese transliteration, and the English pronunciation comes from the Tibetan dialect in the hinterland of Shangri-La.

There are Tibetan, Lisu, Han, Naxi, Yi, Bai and Hui ethnic groups 13. They are United and harmonious, maintaining their own characteristics in traditional customs such as lifestyle, costumes, residential buildings and wedding etiquette, and forming their own unique customs.

The word "Shangri-La" was written by American novelist james hilton in 1933.

Hilton) in the novel Lost Horizon (lost

Horizon) depicts a land of eternal peace and tranquility. This is a paradise, with snow-capped valleys, splendid and mysterious temples, quiet lakes surrounded by forests, beautiful grasslands and flocks of cattle and sheep. And Diqing has James alive.

Hilton (James)

Coincidentally, the word "Shangri-La" is the Tibetan language of Zhongdian in Diqing, meaning "the sun and moon in my heart". It is the ideal living environment and supreme realm in the eyes of Tibetans. Diqing Plateau is the "Shangri-La" that people have been looking for for for half a century.

# Shangri-La Travel Tips

Shangri-La has towering snow-capped mountains, vast grasslands and deep valleys. Many stone gates on the desolate ancient tea-horse road and the wonders of western Yunnan have opened their arms to tourists with their unique scenery. In the depths of the snow-capped mountains, in the hinterland of the grassland, countless quiet and mysterious mountain lakes such as Bitahai, Shudu Lake and Napahai in the forest call for people to lift the beautiful veil. The essence of Shangri-La is Meili Snow Mountain, and the essence of Meili Snow Mountain is Yubeng Village.

Matters needing attention

1, except in May-July and 9- 10, the rainy season in Diqing is not good, which is not conducive to travel. The temperature is too low in winter. If it rains, you have to wait to go home. The mountain road after snow is not easy to walk, so it takes patience and time to wait for it to melt.

2. Don't rush to Diqing during the Spring Festival, because the outdoor temperature will be -3-8℃ in those days, and it will be 1-9℃ if there is no heating equipment indoors. At night, the temperature is lower, outdoor -7℃, indoor-1℃. In addition to the low temperature, there are few people and cars on the street, and the icy road surface will make drivers daunting.

3. It is recommended to bring coats, down jackets, gloves and non-slip boots to Diqing. Coupled with the dry climate and strong ultraviolet rays, women should prepare sunscreen, sun hats and sunglasses, especially after 10.

4. Old Town of Lijiang Naxi Jingdi Inn can contact the outdoor pure play quality Meili Rain Collapse route.

6-September is the rainy season in Diqing Plateau every year. The weather on the plateau is changeable. In rainy days, you can bring more plastic bags (or shower caps) to cover the camera, which is rainproof and dustproof, and can also protect the equipment. When you live in a tent on the grassland in summer, you must burn a bonfire.

6. Diqing is a high altitude area (3,300m), which is not suitable for strenuous exercise, drinking, eating more fruits and vegetables to prevent mountain reaction.