The Balagezong scenic area, situated in Nixi township in the northwest of Shangri-La, Diqing Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Yunnan province, is a key part of the Hongshan section of the Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas World Natural Heritage Site. Spanning approximately 276 square kilometers, it showcases the regions natural beauty. It combines snow-capped mountains, gorges, glaciers, rivers, plateau lakes, primeval forests, and millennia-old Tibetan villages, earning it the reputation of being the “l(fā)ast secret land of Shangri-La”.
Last Updated: Aug 12, 2025
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