Spirit Realm of Shambhala - Daocheng

Author: Li Zhongdong
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: The Creator has favored this place so greatly. In the transitional zone between the Qinghai-Tibetan 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-Tibetan Plateau (Haikezhan Nature Reserve), a mysterious Tibetan Buddhist and ancient folk culture experience area (Daoaba 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 Biosphere Reserve," the Axi Red Revolution Relics 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 stands bare against the sky. The mountain walls on both sides resemble the outstretched wings of a giant bat—a hidden paradise unknown to many. This is Shambhala! This is the dwelling place of immortals—Daocheng. The work of the author, Chong 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 them with charm and beauty, describing this paradise on earth, and even revealing the secret method to break the Shambhala Eight Trigrams and Five Elements Formation. This book takes Daocheng as its main theme, recording the magnificent attractions and detailed travel guides along the route from Chengdu to Daocheng. It is also a summary of the author's decade-long journey wandering across the western Sichuan Plateau. The book features exquisite images, practical travel guides and insights (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.