Southwest Plateau

  • The untouched beauty of this landscape has given rise to myth and legends for centuries. This circuit takes you into the heart of this mysterious land, and lets you unlock the secrets of Shangri-La.

  • Follow in the footsteps of traders, winding through spectacular valleys lined with ancient sites and unique tribal cultures as you head deeper and deeper into the Himalayas. On this journey, you can explore Yunnan’s diversity, the ancient trading posts along the Tea & Horse Caravan Trail, meet ethnic minority communities, explore the region's botanical and geological wonders, and conclude in Shangri-la, a remote outpost of the deeply spiritual Tibetan world.