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Shangri-La Day 6: Chasing Gods & Giants of Meili Snow Mountain and Shika Snow Mountain

Leave a Comment / December 17, 2025 / Beef, Chinese Food, Dessert, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Shangri-La, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tibetan Food, Vegetables

Our final day in Shangri-La is marked by the grand finale, the crescendo of our week-long journey through this highland paradise – standing before one of the world’s most majestic and mysterious mountain ranges. The Unconquerable: Meili Snow Mountain 🙏 To be clear, this is not a climbing guide. The Meili Snow Mountains are, in […]

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Shangri-La Day 4: From a Heavenly Ride Around Napahai Lake to a Tibetan Celebration by Firelight

9 Comments / November 19, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Hotpot, Mild and Soothing, Shangri-La, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Tibetan Food, Vegetables

On the fourth day of our Shangri-La trip, we set out on a ride we’d been eagerly awaiting: circling the breathtaking Napahai Lake. Napahai: The Mountain’s Mirror Napahai is a seasonal alpine lake and a protected nature reserve in Yunnan. Just a stone’s throw from the Dukezong Ancient Town, Napa Lake is stunning even on

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Shangri-La Day 3: A Journey to Paradise at Pudacuo National Park

12 Comments / November 5, 2025 / Barbecue, Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Hotpot, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Shangri-La, Soup, Stewed/Braised, Tibetan Food, Vegetables

After exploring the spiritual heart of Shangri-La in Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, it was time to answer the call of the wild. Our third day was dedicated to the legendary Pudacuo National Park. Located in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, it is the first national park in mainland China and a crucial part of the “Three Parallel Rivers”

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Shangri-La Day 1 – Arrival & Ancient Town: Exploring Dukezong, Where Prayers Become Gold

16 Comments / October 8, 2025 / Beef, Chinese Food, Hotpot, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Offal, Shangri-La, Soup, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Tibetan Food, Vegetables

We arrived in the morning. The moment we stepped off the plane in Shangri-La—at 3,300 meters above sea level—the air felt thinner and crisper. The number is one thing; the slight dizziness in our heads is another. So, our first order of business was to settle in, take it easy. We checked into our hotel,

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Tibet Dawa Momo: A Taste of Tibetan Warmth and Flavor in Frankfurt

2 Comments / February 1, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Dumplings, Frankfurt, Lamb, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Tibetan Food, Tofu, Vegetables

Nestled in a quiet corner of Berger Street, this newly opened Tibetan restaurant is a real hidden gem. It’s run by a warm and welcoming Tibetan couple who have called Germany home for over a decade. They often chat to each other in their native Tibetan language, which somehow adds an intimate and heartwarming touch

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