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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?

Ruqin China Travel September 26, 2025

Yading: A Journey to Inner Peace

16-Day China Highlights & Landscapes Tour: Beijing to Shanghai

2-Day Beijing Chengde Tour to Mountain Resort and Outer Temples

Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall 2-Day Hike from Beijing: A Practical Itinerary

Jiankou to Mutianyu Great Wall Day Hike from Beijing: A Practical Itinerary

Badaling Great Wall Day Tour from Beijing: A Practical Itinerary

Mutianyu Great Wall Day Tour from Beijing: A Practical Itinerary

5-Day Beijing Itinerary for First-Time Visitors: Explore Beijing in Depth

4-Day Beijing Itinerary for First-Time Visitors: The Essential Beijing

Old Beijing Day Tour: Lama Temple, Hutongs, Drum Tower & Shichahai

Beijing Great Wall Day Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace

Classic Beijing Day Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven

Health and Medical Care in China: A Foreigner’s Guide

The Eight Great Cuisines of China: A Foreigner’s Guide to Regional Chinese Food

Chinese Dining Culture: A Foreigner’s Guide to Eating with Locals in China

What to Eat in China: A First-Time Visitor’s Guide to Chinese Food

Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Foreigner’s Guide to TCM in China

Secrets of Chinese Herbal Medicine – A Foreigner’s Guide

Chinese Tea Culture: A Foreigner’s Guide to Tea Experiences in China

Understanding China’s Population Change: A Traveler’s Guide to a Changing Society

Understanding Laozi: A Foreigner’s Guide to His Philosophy and Taoism