Spirit of Shambhala - Hidden Realm of Dawu

Author: Li Zhongdong
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: The Creator is so fond of this place. In the transitional zone between the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, at the southeastern edge of the Hengduan Mountains, there lies a magical, beautiful, and prosperous place known to the world as the "Soul of Shangri-La" - Daocheng Yading. Within its 7,323 square kilometers, there are six major scenic areas: the largest ancient ice cap region on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (Haikezhan Nature Reserve), a mysterious Tibetan Buddhist and ancient folk culture experience area (Daoba Folk Religious and Cultural Zone), the Shambhala Scenic Area featuring primeval forests, towering mountain lakes, and stone forest wonders, the "Soul of Shangri-La" Daocheng Yading Man and the Biosphere Reserve, the Axi Red Revolution Relic Tourism Area, and the Dongyi Blue Moon Valley Scenic Area. Upon entering Daocheng, you will find everything you imagine, as well as an unexpected pyramid-shaped peak that is laid bare under the sky. The mountain walls on both sides resemble the outstretched wings of a giant bat—this is a hidden paradise unknown to many. This is Shambhala! This is the land where immortals reside—Daocheng. The work of the author, Chen Yi, is to travel ten thousand miles and witness ten thousand kinds of scenery. He is to Shambhala what Huang Yaoshi is to the Peach Blossom Island. Finally, on this day, he has gathered over a decade of inner strength cultivation, speaking eloquently and swiftly with his fingers, like playing a pastoral symphony, listing the wonders of this paradise with charm and beauty, and even revealing the secret methods to unlock the Bagua and Five Elements Formation of Shambhala. This book takes Daocheng as its main theme, recording the magnificent attractions along the route from Chengdu to Daocheng and providing detailed travel guides. It is also a summary of the author's decade-long journey wandering across the western Sichuan Plateau. The book features exquisite photographs, practical travel guides and tips (especially on how to avoid tickets and evade traffic police), and an elegant design, making it worth reading. The book is divided into twelve parts: Shangri-La on the Horizon, Preparations for the Journey, Experiencing a Tranquil Place, and more.