Shangri La

 Have you ever heard of Shangri La? Other than being a luxurious hotel and all, what is Shangri La? Where was it's origin and why is it this way? Hotels are meant to be a comfortable place and a sort of fun, resting, and relaxing area to stay in overnight or longer. Shangri La on the other-hand is actually Earthly Paradise. It is said to be a remote place without the touch of civilization or any human exploration. More specifically, it is like a beautiful jungle with waterfalls and a range of plants, prosperous trees and old temples. Who made this up or thought of this/believed it? In 1933, in the book 'Lost Horizon' by James Hilton, he mentioned a type of remote paradise on earth. Where is the location thought to be? Shangri La is believed to be around Tibet or China. It is said to be remote because Buddhist monks lived there in peace, un-touched by other cause of disturbance. Due to this some hotels are called Shangri La because they are referring to the earthly paradise, a myth or belief. The next time you go to a Shangri La hotel, ask the receptionist about Shangri La itself, see if you get an answer!