Shangri-La

Here are some key details: • Height: Around 21 meters • Weight: About 60 tons • Built in: 2002, to commemorate the renaming of the city from Zhongdian to Shangri-La • Location: Guishan Park, right behind the big golden Buddha statue • Spiritual Significance: It contains the mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum”, and spinning it once is believed to be equivalent to chanting the mantra millions of times • How it works: It’s so large that it requires several people to spin it (clockwise direction) It’s one of the most iconic attractions in Shangri-La, especially beautiful during sunset when the golden prayer wheel glows. Definitely worth a visit and a spin for good blessings!