In pics: Winter scenery of Napahai in SW China's Yunnan

SHANGRI-LA – Winter unfolds its quiet grandeur in Shangri-La, southwest China's Yunnan Province, where nature and culture converge on the highland plateau. At Napahai Lake Nature Reserve, frost-kissed grasslands stretch under expansive skies, offering visitors a serene winter retreat. During the recent New Year holiday, Shangri-La welcomed a surge of travelers drawn by its rich tourism offerings — from horseback rides across open meadows to the sight of a giant, multicolored Tibetan prayer flag fluttering in the wind, a vivid symbol of blessing, faith, and harmony with nature. With its combination of stunning landscapes and rich cultural experiences, Napahai continues to enchant visitors seeking both adventure and tranquility in southwest China.

Photo taken on Jan. 5, 2026 shows the winter scenery of Napahai Lake Nature Reserve in Shangri-La, southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Zhang Andi/Guangming Online)

Photo taken on Jan. 5, 2026 shows the winter scenery of Napahai Lake Nature Reserve in Shangri-La, southwest China's Yunnan Province. In winter, Napahai attracts visitors with horseback riding and the iconic sight of a giant, multicolored Tibetan prayer flag, a local symbol of blessing and faith. (Zhang Andi/Guangming Online)

Photo taken on Jan. 5, 2026 shows the winter scenery of Napahai Lake Nature Reserve in Shangri-La, southwest China's Yunnan Province. In winter, Napahai attracts visitors with horseback riding and the iconic sight of a giant, multicolored Tibetan prayer flag, a local symbol of blessing and faith. (Zhang Andi/Guangming Online)

Photo taken on Jan. 5, 2026 shows the winter scenery of Napahai Lake Nature Reserve in Shangri-La, southwest China's Yunnan Province. In winter, Napahai attracts visitors with horseback riding and the iconic sight of a giant, multicolored Tibetan prayer flag, a local symbol of blessing and faith. (Zhang Andi/Guangming Online)

Photo taken on Jan. 5, 2026 shows the winter scenery of Napahai Lake Nature Reserve in Shangri-La, southwest China's Yunnan Province. In winter, Napahai attracts visitors with horseback riding and the iconic sight of a giant, multicolored Tibetan prayer flag, a local symbol of blessing and faith. (Zhang Andi/Guangming Online)