| The area in the Buddhist Himalaya between southwestern Sichuan and northern Yunnan have claimed to be Shangri-La, the basis for Hilton's legend, especially Yading in Sichuan and Zhongdian in Yunnan. |
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| Yading is one of China's most awe-inspiring nature reserves, Tibetan's holy land. |
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| Chonggu Monastery located at Yading is the only Bon Monastery in the world. |
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| Chenresig (or Chenrezig, Xiannairi ) of 6,032m, the highest of the trio, symbolizes Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Mercy. |
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| The south peak Jambeyang (or Jampelyang, Yangmaiyong) of 5,958m is the avatar of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom. |
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| The east peak Chanadorje (or Xianuoduoji) of the same height represents Vajrapani at 5,958m above sea level, the Bodhisattva of Wrath. |
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| Mild Sea at yading Nature Reserve |
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| Located in the midst of Three Paralell Rivers, Zhongdian is a sacred scenic region blessed with majestic mountains. |
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