Mt. Jampelyang (5,958 M) Viewed From Luorong Pasture (4,180 M) Yading Nature Reserve In The Kham Region Of Sichuan

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Inside the Yading Nature Reserve are the 3 holy mountains of Chenresig, rising to 6032 meters, Chana Dorje and Jampelyang, which both rise to 5958 meters. These 3 snow-capped peaks sit in a triangle formation with forested valleys, clear rivers, glacier-fed lakes and abundant wildlife between them. Of all the places that call themselves “Shangri La”, the Yading Nature Reserve probably best represents what James Hilton was thinking about when he wrote “Lost Horizon”.

Mt. Jampelyang (5,958 M) Viewed From Luorong Pasture (4,180 M) Yading Nature Reserve In The Kham Region Of Sichuan

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Inside the Yading Nature Reserve are the 3 holy mountains of Chenresig, rising to 6032 meters, Chana Dorje and Jampelyang, which both rise to 5958 meters. These 3 snow-capped peaks sit in a triangle formation with forested valleys, clear rivers, glacier-fed lakes and abundant wildlife between them. Of all the places that call themselves “Shangri La”, the Yading Nature Reserve probably best represents what James Hilton was thinking about when he wrote “Lost Horizon”.

Local Tibetans With Their Horses For Tourists On The Path To The Milk Lake In Yading Nature Reserve, Sichuan

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Inside the Yading Nature Reserve are the 3 holy mountains of Chenresig, rising to 6032 meters, Chana Dorje and Jampelyang, which both rise to 5958 meters. These 3 snow-capped peaks sit in a triangle formation with forested valleys, clear rivers, glacier-fed lakes and abundant wildlife between them. Of all the places that call themselves “Shangri La”, the Yading Nature Reserve probably best represents what James Hilton was thinking about when he wrote “Lost Horizon”.

Mt. Jampelyang (5,958 M) Viewed From Luorong Pasture (4,180 M) Yading Nature Reserve In The Kham Region Of Sichuan

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Inside the Yading Nature Reserve are the 3 holy mountains of Chenresig, rising to 6032 meters, Chana Dorje and Jampelyang, which both rise to 5958 meters. These 3 snow-capped peaks sit in a triangle formation with forested valleys, clear rivers, glacier-fed lakes and abundant wildlife between them. Of all the places that call themselves “Shangri La”, the Yading Nature Reserve probably best represents what James Hilton was thinking about when he wrote “Lost Horizon”.

Local Tibetans With Their Horses For Tourists On The Path To The Milk Lake In Yading Nature Reserve, Sichuan

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Inside the Yading Nature Reserve are the 3 holy mountains of Chenresig, rising to 6032 meters, Chana Dorje and Jampelyang, which both rise to 5958 meters. These 3 snow-capped peaks sit in a triangle formation with forested valleys, clear rivers, glacier-fed lakes and abundant wildlife between them. Of all the places that call themselves “Shangri La”, the Yading Nature Reserve probably best represents what James Hilton was thinking about when he wrote “Lost Horizon”.

The Picturesque Luorong Grasslands In The Foot Of Mt. Jampelyang (5,958 M), Yading Nature Reserve, Sichuan

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Inside the Yading Nature Reserve are the 3 holy mountains of Chenresig, rising to 6032 meters, Chana Dorje and Jampelyang, which both rise to 5958 meters. These 3 snow-capped peaks sit in a triangle formation with forested valleys, clear rivers, glacier-fed lakes and abundant wildlife between them. Of all the places that call themselves “Shangri La”, the Yading Nature Reserve probably best represents what James Hilton was thinking about when he wrote “Lost Horizon”.

Mt. Jampelyang (5,958 M) Viewed From Luorong Pasture (4,180 M) Yading Nature Reserve In The Kham Region Of Sichuan

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Inside the Yading Nature Reserve are the 3 holy mountains of Chenresig, rising to 6032 meters, Chana Dorje and Jampelyang, which both rise to 5958 meters. These 3 snow-capped peaks sit in a triangle formation with forested valleys, clear rivers, glacier-fed lakes and abundant wildlife between them. Of all the places that call themselves “Shangri La”, the Yading Nature Reserve probably best represents what James Hilton was thinking about when he wrote “Lost Horizon”.

Mt. Jampelyang (5,958 M) Viewed From Luorong Pasture (4,180 M) Yading Nature Reserve In The Kham Region Of Sichuan

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Inside the Yading Nature Reserve are the 3 holy mountains of Chenresig, rising to 6032 meters, Chana Dorje and Jampelyang, which both rise to 5958 meters. These 3 snow-capped peaks sit in a triangle formation with forested valleys, clear rivers, glacier-fed lakes and abundant wildlife between them. Of all the places that call themselves “Shangri La”, the Yading Nature Reserve probably best represents what James Hilton was thinking about when he wrote “Lost Horizon”.

Mt. Jampelyang (5,958 M) Viewed From Luorong Pasture (4,180 M) Yading Nature Reserve In The Kham Region Of Sichuan

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Inside the Yading Nature Reserve are the 3 holy mountains of Chenresig, rising to 6032 meters, Chana Dorje and Jampelyang, which both rise to 5958 meters. These 3 snow-capped peaks sit in a triangle formation with forested valleys, clear rivers, glacier-fed lakes and abundant wildlife between them. Of all the places that call themselves “Shangri La”, the Yading Nature Reserve probably best represents what James Hilton was thinking about when he wrote “Lost Horizon”.

Mt. Jampelyang (5,958 M) Viewed From Luorong Pasture (4,180 M) Yading Nature Reserve In The Kham Region Of Sichuan

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Inside the Yading Nature Reserve are the 3 holy mountains of Chenresig, rising to 6032 meters, Chana Dorje and Jampelyang, which both rise to 5958 meters. These 3 snow-capped peaks sit in a triangle formation with forested valleys, clear rivers, glacier-fed lakes and abundant wildlife between them. Of all the places that call themselves “Shangri La”, the Yading Nature Reserve probably best represents what James Hilton was thinking about when he wrote “Lost Horizon”.

The Glacier-Fed 5 Color Lake In Yading Nature Reserve, West Sichuan, China

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Above Milk Lake is another lake named 5 Color Lake, known as Wu Se Hai in Chinese. This lake sits at 4530 meters and takes about 20 minutes to reach from Milk Lake. 5 Color Lake is the most beautiful lake around the pilgrimage circuit and should be visited.

Tourists Hiking Towards The Milk Lake In The Yading Nature Reserve, West Sichuan, China

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Inside the Yading Nature Reserve are the 3 holy mountains of Chenresig, rising to 6032 meters, Chana Dorje and Jampelyang, which both rise to 5958 meters. These 3 snow-capped peaks sit in a triangle formation with forested valleys, clear rivers, glacier-fed lakes and abundant wildlife between them. Of all the places that call themselves “Shangri La”, the Yading Nature Reserve probably best represents what James Hilton was thinking about when he wrote “Lost Horizon”.

A buddhist Monk Hiking Towards The Milk Lake In The Yading Nature Reserve, West Sichuan, China

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Inside the Yading Nature Reserve are the 3 holy mountains of Chenresig, rising to 6032 meters, Chana Dorje and Jampelyang, which both rise to 5958 meters. These 3 snow-capped peaks sit in a triangle formation with forested valleys, clear rivers, glacier-fed lakes and abundant wildlife between them. Of all the places that call themselves “Shangri La”, the Yading Nature Reserve probably best represents what James Hilton was thinking about when he wrote “Lost Horizon”.

A buddhist Monk Hiking Towards The Milk Lake In The Yading Nature Reserve, West Sichuan, China

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Inside the Yading Nature Reserve are the 3 holy mountains of Chenresig, rising to 6032 meters, Chana Dorje and Jampelyang, which both rise to 5958 meters. These 3 snow-capped peaks sit in a triangle formation with forested valleys, clear rivers, glacier-fed lakes and abundant wildlife between them. Of all the places that call themselves “Shangri La”, the Yading Nature Reserve probably best represents what James Hilton was thinking about when he wrote “Lost Horizon”.

The Glacier-Fed Milk Lake In Yading Nature Reserve, West Sichuan, China

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Milk Lake, elevation 4480 meters, is a stunning glacier-fed lake that sits at between Mt. Chenresig and Mt. Jampelyang. This lake is considered holy to the Tibetan people so swimming in the lake is not allowed. Milk Lake, known as Niu Nai Hai in Chinese and O Tso in Tibetan, is very picturesque. The lake is crystal clear and the reflection of Mt. Jampelyang mirrors off the lakes surface

Local Tibetan Man walks around the 5 color lake In Yading Nature Reserve, Sichuan

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Inside the Yading Nature Reserve are the 3 holy mountains of Chenresig, rising to 6032 meters, Chana Dorje and Jampelyang, which both rise to 5958 meters. These 3 snow-capped peaks sit in a triangle formation with forested valleys, clear rivers, glacier-fed lakes and abundant wildlife between them. Of all the places that call themselves “Shangri La”, the Yading Nature Reserve probably best represents what James Hilton was thinking about when he wrote “Lost Horizon”.

Two Local Tibetans Collecting Herbs Around The Glacier-Fed 5 Color Lake In Yading Nature Reserve, West Sichuan, China

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Above Milk Lake is another lake named 5 Color Lake, known as Wu Se Hai in Chinese. This lake sits at 4530 meters and takes about 20 minutes to reach from Milk Lake. 5 Color Lake is the most beautiful lake around the pilgrimage circuit and should be visited.

Tourists Walking Around The Glacier-Fed 5 Color Lake In Yading Nature Reserve, West Sichuan, China

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Above Milk Lake is another lake named 5 Color Lake, known as Wu Se Hai in Chinese. This lake sits at 4530 meters and takes about 20 minutes to reach from Milk Lake. 5 Color Lake is the most beautiful lake around the pilgrimage circuit and should be visited.

Tourists Walking Around The Glacier-Fed 5 Color Lake In Yading Nature Reserve, West Sichuan, China

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Above Milk Lake is another lake named 5 Color Lake, known as Wu Se Hai in Chinese. This lake sits at 4530 meters and takes about 20 minutes to reach from Milk Lake. 5 Color Lake is the most beautiful lake around the pilgrimage circuit and should be visited.

Tourists Walking Around The Glacier-Fed 5 Color Lake In Yading Nature Reserve, West Sichuan, China

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Above Milk Lake is another lake named 5 Color Lake, known as Wu Se Hai in Chinese. This lake sits at 4530 meters and takes about 20 minutes to reach from Milk Lake. 5 Color Lake is the most beautiful lake around the pilgrimage circuit and should be visited.

The Glacier-Fed Milk Lake In Yading Nature Reserve, West Sichuan, China

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Milk Lake, elevation 4480 meters, is a stunning glacier-fed lake that sits at between Mt. Chenresig and Mt. Jampelyang. This lake is considered holy to the Tibetan people so swimming in the lake is not allowed. Milk Lake, known as Niu Nai Hai in Chinese and O Tso in Tibetan, is very picturesque. The lake is crystal clear and the reflection of Mt. Jampelyang mirrors off the lakes surface

The Glacier-Fed Milk Lake In Yading Nature Reserve, West Sichuan, China

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Milk Lake, elevation 4480 meters, is a stunning glacier-fed lake that sits at between Mt. Chenresig and Mt. Jampelyang. This lake is considered holy to the Tibetan people so swimming in the lake is not allowed. Milk Lake, known as Niu Nai Hai in Chinese and O Tso in Tibetan, is very picturesque. The lake is crystal clear and the reflection of Mt. Jampelyang mirrors off the lakes surface

Mt. Jampelyang (5,958 M) Viewed From Luorong Pasture (4,180 M) Yading Nature Reserve In The Kham Region Of Sichuan

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Inside the Yading Nature Reserve are the 3 holy mountains of Chenresig, rising to 6032 meters, Chana Dorje and Jampelyang, which both rise to 5958 meters. These 3 snow-capped peaks sit in a triangle formation with forested valleys, clear rivers, glacier-fed lakes and abundant wildlife between them. Of all the places that call themselves “Shangri La”, the Yading Nature Reserve probably best represents what James Hilton was thinking about when he wrote “Lost Horizon”.

Tourists Walking Around The Glacier-Fed Milk Lake In Yading Nature Reserve, West Sichuan, China

Yading Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan, China; 8 August 2019; Milk Lake, elevation 4480 meters, is a stunning glacier-fed lake that sits at between Mt. Chenresig and Mt. Jampelyang. This lake is considered holy to the Tibetan people so swimming in the lake is not allowed. Milk Lake, known as Niu Nai Hai in Chinese and O Tso in Tibetan, is very picturesque. The lake is crystal clear and the reflection of Mt. Jampelyang mirrors off the lakes surface