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Yading: A Journey to Inner Peace

Tonight, my mind wandered to thoughts of Shangri-La—the mythical place made famous by James Hilton’s 1933 novel, Lost Horizon. Where could it be? Was Yading the real Shangri-La?
Posted by Ruqin China Travel September 26, 2025
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