Also known as Shangri-La, Zhongdian lies on the border with Tibet. It is home to the Rhingha Temple and the Zong Gu monastery, site of the world's largest Buddhist prayer wheel. Nearby is Pudacuo National Park and Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Remote Lands, a New York-based tour operator focused entirely on Asia, provides tours to Zhongdian and other less-familiar destinations in China. For more information, call 646-415-8092 or visit the Web site at http://www.remotelands.com.
