History - In Search Of History Tibet's Lost Paradise Shangri La

It has endured for centuries as a vision of perfection on earth a mythical valley where a race of immortal humans live in total harmony. From ancient myths to the recent bestseller Lost Horizon, Shangri-La has fascinated us for ages. TIBET'S LOST PARADISEunravels the true history of this appealing myth and seeks out the legendary home of this earth-bound utopia. Travel to remote valleys of China, Nepal and Tibet, where local folklore insists that such a place exists. Trace the origins of the enchanting tale with the world's leading experts, who reveal how this Eastern vision was embraced by the Western World. Finally, venture high into the Himalayas, where Indian tradition holds that "perfect men" still live. Journey to the ends of the earth to find outif there is any truth to the captivating fable of Shangri-La.

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