Yamashita M: Shangri-La

Along the tea route from China to Tibet.

Between China and Tibet, it once lured travelers with worldly riches and heavenly treasures along 3000 kilometers. "Chamagudao", the Tea Road, leads through the most beautiful and dangerous landscapes in the world. Spectacular photographs bring you closer to the mystical paradise - the place of longing where mountain passes, roads and paths branch off in all directions. The illustrated book Shangri-La offers a direct and captivating insight into life along the legendary Chamagudao trade route. The pictures are possibly the last to show the unique aspects of Tibetan life before it is changed by the influence of China.