Tourists visit Dukezong ancient city of Shangri-la County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 1, 2012. Meaning "Moonlight City" in the Tibetan language, Dukezong has been a city in which merchants came to do businesses long ago. Protection work have been intensified in recent years to the ancient city that has a history of more than 1,300 years. (Xinhua/Lin Yiguang)
People of Tibetan ethnic group turn prayer wheels in Dukezong ancient city of Shangri-la County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 1, 2012. Meaning "Moonlight City" in the Tibetan language, Dukezong has been a city in which merchants came to do businesses long ago. Protection work have been intensified in recent years to the ancient city that has a history of more than 1,300 years. (Xinhua/Lin Yiguang)
A girl plays in front of a store in Dukezong ancient city of Shangri-la County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 1, 2012. Meaning "Moonlight City" in the Tibetan language, Dukezong has been a city in which merchants came to do businesses long ago. Protection work have been intensified in recent years to the ancient city that has a history of more than 1,300 years. (Xinhua/Lin Yiguang)
Tourists rest near a Thangka store in Dukezong ancient city of Shangri-la County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 1, 2012. Meaning "Moonlight City" in the Tibetan language, Dukezong has been a city in which merchants came to do businesses long ago. Protection work have been intensified in recent years to the ancient city that has a history of more than 1,300 years. (Xinhua/Lin Yiguang)
