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Lijiang China a beautiful UNESCO heritage site in Southwest China
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A TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow of a travel blog to Lijiang, China by TravelPod blogger Wephenn titled “Zhongdian – Lijiang (Shu He Town)” Wephenn’s travel blog entry: “Zhongdian (Xianggelila/Shangri La): I hate to beat a dead horse, but if my internal clock doesn’t speed up any faster I will be on China time on or around October 15th, the day we return home. We got up and had a leisurely breakfast, meeting a group of three couples from the states who have been in China and Tibet for the last three weeks with another three weeks to go. We enjoyed out short exchange of experiences with them. We got a later start today with unanimous agreement, giving up a tour to a lake and grassland area in favor of spending more time in Zhongdian (Shangri La). We were very glad we did. The weather was great with lots of blue sky and big puffy clouds. Our first stop was the Tibetan Buddhist Monastery and Temple, Songzanlin, just north of town. It is one of the largest monasteries outside of Tibet. For more information see below. The monastery area surrounding the temple itself is largely under reconstruction. Remodeling of the temple itself has just been completed. Our tour guide who is from the Tibetan minority was very specific on what we could and could not do. When entering the temple you always step into the temple with your left foot and always leave with your right foot. No picture taking in the temple areas. Pictures may not be taken of the older living monks as it would rob them …
