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A glimpse of the Snow Mountain before departing for the Tiger Leaping Gorge, on the way to Shangri-la

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Our Shangri-la guide, 扎西尼玛云丹嘉措, a typical local who's proud to share his ideals and promote the Tibetan culture and mindset

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Dukezong means "Moonlight City" 月光城 in Tibetan

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The “Castle built on Stone”, Dukezong Ancient Town is built on the mountain foot. As one of the largest and best-preserved Tibetan residence groups in China, the 1300-year-old Dukezong Ancient Town, not only plays an important role in the Old Tea – Horse Road, but also serves as a corridor connecting Chinese and Tibetan language, people, religion and cultures.

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Every ancient town had a central market place where people gathered and trade. It's no different for Dukezong.

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Today's transport within the ancient town

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“银号” is not a bank but a place that sells silverware

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香格里拉转经筒 Giant Prayer Wheel in Shangri-La, Diqing. The giant prayer wheel in Shangrila is reputed as the largest one in the world for its 21 meters in height and 60 tonnes in weight. Like many prayer wheels, it contains the traditional six-syllable Om Mani Padme Hum mantra in the inside.