Wild Shangri-La
The Snow Mountain Spirit
The Yunnan Snub-nosed Monkey

Shangri-La is often referred to as a paradise for explorers. In the latter half of the 19th century, waves of Western scientists, explorers, and missionaries continued to delve deeper into the region of Shangri-La. They conducted geological surveys, collected biological samples, and simultaneously spread their religious beliefs.

This is because it is not only a rich repository of species genetic material, but also one of the regions in China with the most complete preservation of biodiversity. Numerous rare and unique flora and fauna call this place home and reproduce here. Examples include t Yunnan Snub-nosed Monkey,  Stryker's Snub Monkey,  Sclater's Monal, Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler, and the Fire-tailed Myzornis. Furthermore, it is also one of the regions with the richest cultural diversity.