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Feb 7, 2009

There really is a Shangri-La. No kidding! I’ve been there. And, so can you. It is one of those locations you must visit once in a lifetime. The best part is Shangri-La’s proximity to Kolkata;...more

5 of 5 stars
Italy-China
Oct 13, 2008

Zhongdian is a very nice village. Lots of places to stay. Great food in Hellen's Pizza (Dawa Road- nice asking for directions or info here) and The Compass (go to Sifang square it is on the corner...more

5 of 5 stars
Rotterdam
Aug 6, 2008

Meilli Snow mountain is not -as a lot of travelagency's suggest- near Zhongdian (Shangri-la), but a 7 hour busdrive furder near Deqin. This is the reason that it is not frequently visited. But if...more

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