This novel named Lost Horizon is the earliest legend about Shangri-La. This story has been circulated in every corner of the world year after year, and people are still fascinated by the mysterious artistic conception described in the book and looking for this paradise.
World War I is over, but the world is still not peaceful. Four westerners were hijacked on a flight to the Indian subcontinent, and everything came suddenly and strangely. The four people who were hijacked have different personalities, and Conway is a calm diplomat. His companion Malinson is a little impatient young man; That guy who calls himself Barnard has ulterior motives. In fact, he is a big liar who avoids being hunted everywhere. Miss brinklow is a devout Christian missionary. When faced with a sudden disaster, the four people who got together temporarily are inevitably like a quartet staged in a panic, which is not so harmonious.
The plane landed in a valley in Tibetan areas of China, and the wind roared on the plateau. Everyone is speculating about the coming doom and is worried. At this time, a mysterious team appeared in the mountains. The leader is a China man, surnamed Zhang. It is impossible to infer his age from his appearance. Zhang said that this place is called Shangri-La. They live in the Lama Temple in Blue Moon Valley. Because there are few foreign guests here, their arrival will be welcomed. Zhang seems to be sincere, and people can't refuse. Following Zhang's team through the valley, four people were miraculously saved at last.
Conway fell in love with the boundless scenery of Shangri-La at first sight. Along the way, he seems to feel that his heart is being led, and that kind of calm and beautiful feeling slowly seeps into his heart. Conway is a man who has seen the world: he graduated from Oxford University; Won many honors in the war; I have also been to many places during my 10 years as British consul. But at this moment, he still can't help but feel that Shangri-La has given him a special feeling-like the feeling of going home, which has never been seen anywhere else.
The solemn and elegant Lama Temple is full of warm and comfortable atmosphere, and villages can be seen in the mountains of Shangri-La, overlooking the valley bottom of the fertile Blue Moon Valley. All this in front of us makes the four people in shock unimaginable. A few hours ago, they were still fighting the evil wind on the barren hills.
This valley is isolated from the rest of the world, so Conway and his party have to live in this place for two months in order to wait for the arrival of porters who can lead them out of the mountains. The four were impatient at first, but slowly accepted this reality and began to understand the history and present situation of Shangri-La precipitation for many years in their own way. They were surprised to find that Shangri-La was really as hospitable to strangers as Zhang said. What's even more strange is that although it is remote, it has the most fashionable things in the west-you can enjoy the spa massage with service in the American marble bathtub; European art decoration is integrated with China architecture, which exudes unique charm; The music room also has a rich library and a lot of fun. Shangri-La is like an inexhaustible treasure, full of the most peculiar treasure in the world.
Conway instinctively and naturally accepted the Shangri-La law-"everything is enough"; Therefore, he was soon received by the living Buddha at the Lama Temple. 200 years ago, the living Buddha was originally a monk of the Jiabu Society. On the way to preach, he was dying at the mouth of the valley of Blue Moon Mountain. Shangri-La aborigines saved him and took good care of him. After his recovery, he stayed and became the highest authority here.
In the conversation with the living Buddha, Conway understood a mystery: Shangri-La has the secret of immortality-time is generous here. People living in Shangri-La can live longer by practicing 10 years, or even 100 years. People can put aside meaningless world disputes here, gain wisdom through meditation and find the ultimate meaning of life.
In the following days, Conway became more and more fascinated by the strangeness of Shangri-La, and he even fell in love with a mysterious woman in the Lama Temple. This elegant Manchu princess is called Lausanne. She was less than 18 years old when she arrived in Shangri-La 50 years ago. Years of practice have kept her charming and youthful as a girl. Although Conway knew that the age gap between them was insurmountable, he still fell in love with Lausanne. Even if it's just a calm admiration without distractions, it makes him secretly decide to stay in Shangri-La and be with his sweetheart.
Time passed quickly, and four people found what they were looking for in Shangri-La. The living Buddha felt that karma between Conway and Shangri-La continued. When he realized that his life was about to run out, he called Conway for the last time. The living Buddha appointed Conway as the new living Buddha, entrusted him with the wealth and destiny of Shangri-La, and asked Conway to focus on keeping Shangri-La quiet. With these words, the living Buddha passed away peacefully.
On the same night, Morrison hurried to Conway and told him to leave Shangri-La. Malinson found a group of porters and left the valley early the next morning. This is almost the only chance for him and Conway to return to civilized society. Miss brinklow and Barnard said that they would stay in Shangri-La, where they had fun looking for it.
When Morrison heard that Conway was going to stay, he almost went crazy. Without the support of friends and companions, no one can complete such a sinister trek. Morrison kept begging Conway, constantly stimulating him and challenging his almost obsessed belief in Shangri-La. Mallinson told Conway a surprising news. Lausanne, who is usually quiet as a virgin, is also a participant in this escape. She fell in love with Mallinson. Conway, who has always been calm, was at a loss when he heard the news. "Who told you that you and that girl are the two people I care most about in this world!" Conway said helplessly. Influenced by his feelings, he finally decided to leave with them.
Conway, Mallinson and Lausanne experienced a very difficult journey to return to civilized society, and the ending was tragic. Mallinson didn't give up halfway; Lausanne, gentle and charming, looks forever youthful. After leaving Shangri-La, it began to age rapidly. When she arrived in Chongqing, she withered like a flower. Conway also suffered from amnesia due to high fever.
On the way back to Europe, Conway's memory miraculously recovered. His first thought was all about Shangri-La. He was determined to find the paradise on earth in his heart again, so he returned to the East. He wants to return to the embrace of Shangri-La, to the secret realm of the promised land, to the spotless beauty, and to the tranquility surrounded by warmth! He firmly believes that Shangri-La will not disappear, and he can enjoy that wonderful feeling again-there, all worldly troubles disappear without a trace, leaving only the purest life and inner peace.
The end of the novel does not tell people whether Conway will return to Shangri-La again. The legend of Shangri-La has spread to this day, and people have never stopped looking for this lost horizon.
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