Potatso National Park at the heart of Shangri-La

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A light layer of snow covers the mountain in the distance at the Potatso National Park. The park is located in the Shangri-La scenic region in southwest China's Yunnan province. Encompassing some 1300 square kilometers, the park is home to diverse landscape, including forests, lakes and wetlands, as well as abundant wildlife. [Photo: sina.com.cn]
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Snow falls onto the placid surface of a lake in Potatso National Park. [Photo: sina.com.cn]
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Horses graze on the open grasslands in Potatso National Park. [Photo: sina.com.cn]
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On the bank of the Shudu Lake in Potatso National Park, rolling mountains can be seen bathed in the winter sunshine. [Photo: sina.com.cn]
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Only about 3% of the Potatso National Park is open to tourists. Tour guides transport tourists to various sights by electric powered cars. [Photo: sina.com.cn]
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