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Overview
Shangri-la is located in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. It is the intersection of Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet. It is also the hinterland of the "Three Parallel Rivers" scenic spot. With a total area of 11613 square kilometers and a population of 174585 people, Shangri La is also a multi-ethnic gathering area and one of the cities with the largest area and the lowest population density in Yunnan Province. The main scenic spots include Pudacuo National Park, Dukezong ancient city, Songzanlin temple in Gadan and Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Background
Shangri-la city was originally named Zhongdian County, which is called "Jiantang" in Tibetan language. It is said that it is one of the fiefs of the three sons of the Tibetan king. "Dian" means "land" and "flat land". One is the Nasi language of Zhongdian, which is transliteration of "land", which means "the place where the chieftain lives" or "the place where yaks and yaks are raised". Shangri-la is the Tibetan language of Diqing, which means "the sun and moon in the heart".
Geography
Shangri-la city is located in the northwest of Yunnan Province, spanning Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet, and is located in the center of Diqing Shangri La. Shangri la city borders on Daocheng and Muli counties in Sichuan Province in the East, Lijiang County and Weixi County in the West and south, and Deqin County in the north.
Weather & Climate
Some parts of Shangri La have different climates due to different altitudes. It is a typical "three-dimensional agricultural climate", and its climate characteristics are as follows:
1. Monsoon climate
The dry and wet seasons are distinct. June to October are rainy season. From November to may, there are many sunny days, sufficient light and large evaporation, which belongs to the dry season.
2. Stereoscopic climate
From the Jinsha River Valley at 1503 meters to the top of Haba snow mountain at 5309 meters above sea level, the climate changes with the elevation. There are four seasons in one mountain area.
3. Plateau climate
Shangri la plateau, with an average altitude of 3450 meters, has abundant solar radiation throughout the year, with a small annual temperature range. There is no summer in the whole year, with an average temperature of 5.5 ? and a large temperature difference between day and night.
Festivals & Events
Shangri la is inhabited by many ethnic minorities, so it has many national festivals, such as the "horse racing" on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, and the "torch festival" of the Yi people. People's songs and dances of various nationalities in Shangri La mainly include "Guozhuang dance" in dazhongdian, "love dance" in Nicai, "Reba dance" in five regions, "akabala dance" of Naxi nationality, "hulusheng dance" of Yi nationality and "antipodal dance" of Susu nationality.
Information
Name: Shangri-la City (?????)
Address: Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Population: 174585
The measure of area: 11613 square kilometers
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