Look for Shangri-La's "Moonlight City": the ancient city of Dukezong, a plateau secret with a history of more than 1,300 years
When I set out on my journey to find Shangri-La, I was filled with anticipation and excitement. It was once heard that there is a mysterious and ancient city on this plateau, which hides countless legends and stories, and that is the ancient city of Dukezong. With a history of more than 1,300 years, this ancient city is known as Shangri-La's "Moonlight City", symbolizing mystery, romance and legend.
The first time you stepped into the ancient city of Dukezong, it was like walking through a tunnel of time and being in an ancient and mysterious world. The tall and heavy walls stand among the mountains and exude an ancient atmosphere. Walking along the stone pavements of the ancient city, every stone seems to record an ancient story. The sunlight shines through the layers of clouds and mist on the ancient city, like a dreamlike picture.
In this highland secret, I came across many interesting stories and legends. It is said that in one corner of the ancient city there is a mysterious temple that treasures a thousand-year-old Buddha. The temple is mystical and attracts countless pilgrims to come and pray for blessings. I was also deeply affected by this devotion and faith, as if I could feel the ancient gods wandering over the land.
And the streets and alleys in the ancient city are full of life. Deep in the alleys, there are a variety of ancient handicraft shops, where the handicrafts are exquisite, and each piece contains the efforts and wisdom of the craftsmen. I bought a hand-carved Tibetan wind chime here, and the crisp sound is like an ancient legend, wafting in the wind.
In the process of exploring the ancient city, I got to know many interesting people. There is an old Tibetan man named Allah, who is dressed in traditional Tibetan costumes and has the marks of time carved into his face. He told me about the legends behind the ancient city, about the treasures buried under the walls and the legendary heroes who guarded it. Every conversation with Allah made me feel his deep affection for this land and his cherishing of traditional culture.
In addition to the ancient city itself, the surrounding attractions are also breathtaking. Not far from the ancient city of Dukezong, there is an alpine meadow known as the "Heavenly Realm". Climb to the top of the hill and have a great view of the entire ancient city and the surrounding mountains. Standing here, it is as if you can touch the edge of the sky, and the soul also gets a transcendent experience.
In this secret plateau, I am not only looking for Shangri-La's "Moonlight City", but also looking for the peace and mystery in my heart. Every grass, tree, brick and tile here carries ancient legends and stories. And I, too, became a part of the land, blending in with the people, the stories and the history.
When I left the ancient city of Dukezong, my heart was full of nostalgia and nostalgia for this land. I know that even after leaving here, this emotion and memory will be etched in my heart forever. Perhaps, the next time I embark on another journey to find Shangri-La, I will still come to this mysterious and ancient city to continue to explore more stories and legends.
In this way, during my trip to find Shangri-La's "Moonlight City", I experienced the ups and downs of the storyline, felt the strong emotional expression, and witnessed the magic and beauty of this secret plateau. This land, like a thick history book, is always telling its own legend.