The Natural Beauty of Shangri-La, Yunnan, China

A view of a mountain range in the Yunnan province of China, with a lake reflecting the clear sky, surrounded by open space, grass, trees, and dirt, showing the natural environment and geology of the area. This rural landscape demonstrates the snow-capped mountain landforms of the Alps, and the coastal shorelines, reservoirs, and beaches of the region, all part of the ancient history and tourism of Shangri-La.