Scenery of Shangri-la in China's Yunnan

This photo taken on March 8, 2023 shows a view of the ancient town of Dukezong in Shangri-la, the Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Located in Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, Shangri-La City sits at the intersection of Yunnan Province, Sichuan Province, and Xizang Autonomous Region. As a key hub along the ancient Tea Horse Road, this highland city, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands, is often regarded as a hidden paradise. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

This drone photo taken on March 10, 2024 shows a view of Baishuitai in Sanba Township, Shangri-la, the Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Located in Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, Shangri-La City sits at the intersection of Yunnan Province, Sichuan Province, and Xizang Autonomous Region. As a key hub along the ancient Tea Horse Road, this highland city, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands, is often regarded as a hidden paradise. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

Tourists visit Shika Snow Mountain in Shangri-la, the Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Feb. 24, 2025. Located in Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, Shangri-La City sits at the intersection of Yunnan Province, Sichuan Province, and Xizang Autonomous Region. As a key hub along the ancient Tea Horse Road, this highland city, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands, is often regarded as a hidden paradise. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

This photo taken on March 8, 2023 shows a view of the ancient town of Dukezong in Shangri-la, the Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Located in Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, Shangri-La City sits at the intersection of Yunnan Province, Sichuan Province, and Xizang Autonomous Region. As a key hub along the ancient Tea Horse Road, this highland city, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands, is often regarded as a hidden paradise. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

An aerial drone photo taken on March 6, 2025 shows the landscape of the Potatso scenic area in Shangri-La, the Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of southwest China's Yunnan Province. Located in Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, Shangri-La City sits at the intersection of Yunnan Province, Sichuan Province, and Xizang Autonomous Region. As a key hub along the ancient Tea Horse Road, this highland city, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands, is often regarded as a hidden paradise. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

Tourists pose for photos with lambs in the ancient town of Dukezong in Shangri-la, the Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 8, 2023. Located in Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, Shangri-La City sits at the intersection of Yunnan Province, Sichuan Province, and Xizang Autonomous Region. As a key hub along the ancient Tea Horse Road, this highland city, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands, is often regarded as a hidden paradise. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

Villagers grow vegetable in Jiantang Township of Shangri-la, the Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 9, 2024. Located in Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, Shangri-La City sits at the intersection of Yunnan Province, Sichuan Province, and Xizang Autonomous Region. As a key hub along the ancient Tea Horse Road, this highland city, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands, is often regarded as a hidden paradise. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

Tourists visit the Potatso scenic area in Shangri-la, the Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 9, 2023. Located in Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, Shangri-La City sits at the intersection of Yunnan Province, Sichuan Province, and Xizang Autonomous Region. As a key hub along the ancient Tea Horse Road, this highland city, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands, is often regarded as a hidden paradise. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

Tourists try to creat Thangkas at an intangible cultural heritage experience center in Shangri-la, the Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 6, 2025. Located in Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, Shangri-La City sits at the intersection of Yunnan Province, Sichuan Province, and Xizang Autonomous Region. As a key hub along the ancient Tea Horse Road, this highland city, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands, is often regarded as a hidden paradise. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

An intangible cultural heritage inheritor makes traditional incense in Shangri-la, the Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 6, 2025. Located in Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, Shangri-La City sits at the intersection of Yunnan Province, Sichuan Province, and Xizang Autonomous Region. As a key hub along the ancient Tea Horse Road, this highland city, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands, is often regarded as a hidden paradise. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

Tourists visit Shika Snow Mountain in Shangri-la, the Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Feb. 24, 2025. Located in Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, Shangri-La City sits at the intersection of Yunnan Province, Sichuan Province, and Xizang Autonomous Region. As a key hub along the ancient Tea Horse Road, this highland city, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands, is often regarded as a hidden paradise. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

People dance in the ancient town of Dukezong in Shangri-la, the Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Sept. 27, 2024. Located in Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, Shangri-La City sits at the intersection of Yunnan Province, Sichuan Province, and Xizang Autonomous Region. As a key hub along the ancient Tea Horse Road, this highland city, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands, is often regarded as a hidden paradise. (Xinhua/Wang Jingyi)

Tourists visit the ancient town of Dukezong in Shangri-la, the Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 7, 2025. Located in Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, Shangri-La City sits at the intersection of Yunnan Province, Sichuan Province, and Xizang Autonomous Region. As a key hub along the ancient Tea Horse Road, this highland city, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands, is often regarded as a hidden paradise. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

A tourist writes a postcard in the ancient town of Dukezong in Shangri-la, the Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 7, 2025. Located in Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, Shangri-La City sits at the intersection of Yunnan Province, Sichuan Province, and Xizang Autonomous Region. As a key hub along the ancient Tea Horse Road, this highland city, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands, is often regarded as a hidden paradise. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)