The legend of Shangri-la as an earthly paradise was created by James Hilton in_Lost Horizon_, which later inspired the naming of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. The intimate bond between a Himalayan utopia and a world famous luxury hotel brand was once again put under the spotlight asShangri-La Resort, Shangri-Laopenedin Diqing, Yunnan province.

Vantaly Consultants were honoured to undertake this significant hotel art project marked by the long-awaited moment of “Shangri-la back to Shangri-la”. Stepping into this breathtakingly beautiful land populated by hospitable Tibetans in northwest Yunnan, one will immediately be captivated bythe distinctive local culture featuring Tibetan characteristics blended with Indian and Nepal influences, which became the main source of inspiration for our exquisitely crafted site-specific artworks.