Travel Blog Photos from Zhongdian (1,207)
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... . The yak herder would be preferable though, the yaks being a major draw. I have learned a lot from coming to Zhongdian, but mainly I have gained a greater appreciation for the majestic yak. What a multi-functional animal. Here's to the yak. As much as ...
... a two-day affair, as a larger event is planned for September for the 50th anniversary of the area's 'liberation'. The Zhongdian horse festival usually takes place in June, when the labourers are less busy, having either harvasted crops or planted barley. ...
... a regulation in 2007 that bans filmmaking and artistic performances in most nature reserves, scenic spots and at sites of historical interest across China. Directions: Bus, train and plane are all available from Kunming, capital of Yunnan province.
Yesterday Aljazera ran this story filed by a correspondant, which paints a rather 'good vs bad' picture of Zhongdian - better known now as Shangri-la. http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/51209-china-s-grip-over-shangri-la-31-aug-2008
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Suhe, Lijiang, one of the most beautiful villages in China
Posted on Jul 3, 2008, 11:17:29
Getting around Yunnan is pretty easy these days - there are lots of buses going between Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Zhongdian. Tiger Leaping Gorge is less than 2 hours away from Lijiang, and if you don't do the 2-3 trek, you can visit in a few ...
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Suhe, Lijiang, one of the most beautiful villages in China
Posted on Jun 25, 2008, 01:25:50
... 39;t speak chinese? Getting around Yunnan is pretty easy these days - there are lots of buses going between Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Zhongdian. Tiger Leaping Gorge is less than 2 hours away from Lijiang, and if you don't do the 2-3 trek, you can ...
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China - Must see places?
Posted on May 3, 2006, 02:39:16
... like a movie set rather than a town! They also seemed to have more bars than any other small town I visited in China. Flying into Zhongdian wasn't exactly the nicest experience I've ever had flying either lol! Still was a cool place to hang ...
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China: starter kit for China
Posted on Sep 3, 2008, 09:55:55
... Then in 2005 I travelled again to China, and after a series of events, in 2006 spent 8 months living in the Tibetan town of Zhongdian - also known as Shangri-la. Another coincidence led me to moving to Lijiang at the start of 2007, and from 2008, I've ...
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