"Shambhala" is a transliteration of Tibetan, which is also translated as "Shangri-La", meaning "the ultimate paradise". It is the mythical world mentioned by Buddhism and the birthplace of Buddhism. The Buddhist community believes that Shambhala is a fictional paradise and an ideal pure land for Tibetan Buddhists, namely "Elysium" and "Wonderland on Earth".

Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, located in the south of Gansu Province in China, is one of the ten Tibetan autonomous prefectures in China. The Yellow River flowing through Gannan has given Gannan a vast and magnificent land connected by water and sky. The Tibetan people living here have endowed Gannan with a colorful place called Shambhala, a beautiful, magical, pure and holy fairyland admired by the world.

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Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, located in the south of Gansu, is one of the ten Tibetan autonomous prefectures in China. "Great Gannan" is based on Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and spans Gansu, Qinghai and Sichuan provinces, with many wonderful landscapes strung together along the way. Due to the large number of Tibetans in Gannan area, the scenery is mainly temples, wetlands and mountains, and the scenic spots are relatively concentrated.

The Yellow River, which flows through here, has given Gannan a magnificent scenery with a vast expanse of sea and sky. The Tibetan people living here have endowed Gannan with rich and colorful folk customs.

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Baidu Encyclopedia-Shambhala

Baidu Encyclopedia-Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture