Banyan Tree Ringha  Behind every myth is at least a grain of truth — a comforting thought for someone in search of James Hilton's evasive Shangri-La. In his acclaimed novel "Lost Horizon" Hilton masterfully describes a distant and secluded hideaway of great beauty and peacefulness, a remote paradise on earth hidden in a Tibetan valley of snow-capped mountains, where harmony reigns, where the gods walk among the people, and where man and nature embrace. A utopian dream perhaps or surprisingly close to reality? Banyan Tree Ringha is found in China's Yunnan province, a mountainous area that has been designated as the official Shangri-La by the Chinese government and is part of Greater Tibet, both historically and culturally. At 3,200 meters above sea level, the setting is spectacular with day-trips and overnight excursions taking you to divine mountain peaks touched by the clouds, awe-inspiring ridges, deep canyons, torrential rivers, mystical plateaus, endless valleys, crystal-clear streams and the most tranquil of lakes. In true Banyan Tree style, the resort architecture reflects the local Tibetan culture. All 32 spacious lodges and suites are traditional Tibetan farmhouses with intricate woodcarvings, smoky fireplaces and wooden balconies that have valley or river views. Impressive pine pillars add enormous character to both the interior and exterior of each house. And of course, there is the heavenly Banyan Tree Spa.  Contact Banyan Tree Ringha / 仁安悦榕庄 Hong Po Village, Jian Tang Town, Shangri-La County / 香格里拉县建塘镇红坡村 Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Yunnan Province People's Republic of China 674400 Tel: 0086-887-8288822 Fax: 0086-887-8288911 http://www.banyantree.com/en/ringha/index.html

About Pacific Rim Hotel The Pacific Rim Hotel is situated right in the middle of Shangri-La County. It is furnished with elegant and cozy guestrooms, and restaurants that feature the cuisines of many nations. There are also plenty of entertainment and recreational facilities. Location Located in the eastern part of Shangri-La, the hotel is about eight km from the airport, two km from the bus terminal, and only two km from Mt. Wufeng. Guest-rooms The hotel contains 157 guestrooms varying degrees of luxury to need the needs of guests of all budgets and walks of life. Restaurants and Lobby Bar Chinese Restaurant- serving the cuisines of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Canton provinces.Lily Hall, Snow Lotus Hall, Grantmyrtle Hall, Sakura Hall, Peony Hall - private dining rooms within the Chinese restaurant. Western Restaurant- serving a wide variety of typical Western food Lobby Bar- serving a wide array of drinks, alcoholic beverages, and snacks. Credit card The hotel accepts all valid credit cards including, American Express, Dalai Card, Visa, MasterCard, JCB, the Greatwall card, Peony Card, and Dragon Card. Hotel Facilities and Services Baby and child-caring service Conference facilities Car Rental Hotel Safe International long distance calls Parking facilities 12-hour guestroom meal delivery service Free shoe-polishing service Travel agency and guide service Shopping mall Commercial center Laundry and drying service Foreign currency exchange Parcel mailing service Guestroom facilities advanced MCM electronic locking system Central air-conditioning with individual temperature control 12 hour a day room service Satellite TV including CNN, MCM, MTV, ESPN, and Phoenix satellite TV Mini-bar/ refrigerator Shoe-shine service Laundry service IDD and DDD Rooms Type     Economy     Standard     Single     Room for three     Luxury standard     Cozy suite     Luxury suite    Contact Pacific Rim Hotel Shangri-La / 香格里拉环太酒店 Jiantang Road / 建塘路口 Tel: 0086-887-8229999 Fax: 0086-887-8228568/8230888 http://www.yn-pr-hotel.com

Tourist Hotel is located in magical Shangri-La, Yunnan Province, 10-minutes drive from the airport. Guest Rooms  The hotel offers 132 various types of rooms, including 103 comfortable Standard 3 Deluxe Suite 11 Single Room 2 Standard Business Room 10 Standard Mini Room 2 Triple Room Contact Guanguang Hotel Shangrila / 云南航空迪庆观光酒店 Heping Road, Shangrila / 香格里拉县城和平路 Tel: 0086-887-8230698 Fax: 0086-887-8229847 http://www.shangrila-ggjd.com