Homonym: Shangri-La (Paradise)
Shangri-La is a fictional paradise described in the 1933 novel "Lost Horizon" by James Hilton. It is depicted as a hidden, utopian valley in the Himalayas, where inhabitants live in peace and harmony, untouched by the outside world. The concept symbolizes an ideal place of happiness and tranquility.
The term "Shangri-La" has since entered popular culture, representing any idyllic location or state of mind. It often evokes themes of escapism and the search for a perfect life, inspiring various adaptations in literature, film, and tourism, as people seek their own versions of this mythical paradise.