"For years, adventurers from all over the world have searched for the mythic paradise of Shangri-La and have found little ... until now. Explore sacred Buddhist caves and witness as experts look back into time as they uncover centuries-old manuscripts and stunning wall paintings that have remained undisturbed for years. Has the real Shangri-La finally been discovered? Will it survive the erosion and visitors that the future is bound to bring?"--Container

Originally produced in 2009. Both features originally shown as a two-part National Geographic Special on PBS in 2009.

Bonus feature : Lost cave temples (2009 ; ca. 56 min. ; Produced by National Geographic Television in association with France 5 and Sky Door Films ; Written, produced, directed and narrated by Liesl Clark ; camera, Karl Swingle, Liesl Clark).