“People make mistakes in life through believing too much, but they have a damned dull time if they believe too little.”
I've never actually read Lost Horizon by James Hilton, (yes yes what kind of literature enthusiast am I??), but the concept of Shangri-La extends to me nevertheless. Any sort of utopia draws people in, capturing the attention with a fountain of youth sort of vigor. Thought I'd update this cobwebbed site with some photos from last year's trip to China with my parents to Lijiang, which is the base for many explorers keen to venture out to Tibet and the famed Shangri-La. Truly felt like another dimension, lost in the gap of time. Minus the Maccas/KFC/Pizza hut we spied in the touristy "Old Town".
Feast your eyes.
Obligatory family shot. (Yes I have green hair here! Was supposed to be a bright turquoise but alas asian hair, it was not meant to be)
Some photos of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (or also known as 玉龙雪山), views from the Black Dragon Pool, all of which are AAAAA classified scenic areas as declared by the China National tourism administration. It is truly a sight to behold. Saw lots of temples with mixed Tibetan heritage, since Lijiang is so close to Tibet, and also home to the Naxi tribal people. They have their own hieroglyphic language (see McDonalds for reference), and are deeply rooted in culture and heritage. Requisite jumpshot in front of AAAAA scenic area of course, and of food (mushroom hotpot) that gave us all indisgestion. Not to forget ink paintings done by an artist using only his fingers, and old men sitting in even older Old Town with hawks for hire.
More photos soon xx
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