Tibetan Mastiff, Shangri-la Yunnan China. . The Tibetan Mastiff is a large Tibetan dog breed. Originating with the nomadic cultures of Tibet, China, India, Mongolia and Nepal, it is used by local tribes of Tibetans to protect sheep from wolves, leopards, bears, large mustelids, and tigers but this one is a friendly Mastiff - sitting right in the open / empty city square with his master. It's only 10 China Yuen if you like to take pictures with him, one of the attraction in Shangri-la City. . Shangrila (香格里拉; Xiānggélǐlā; formerly Zhongdian中甸 in Chinese, known as Gyalthang in Tibetan) is in Yunnan Province.The town is split between Tibetan and ethnic Han residents, as well as a fair smattering of Naxi, Bai, Yi and Lisu, with the surrounding countryside entirely Tibetan. . @DKPete_Images Autumn Yunnan - Sichuan Photoshoot Tour Oct / Nov 2017 . #thegreatoutdoors #ig_myshots #exploreglobal #instagoods #shotzdelights #outdoor #shotwithlove #artofvisual #master_shot #passionpassports #exklusive_shots #peoplescreative #earthfocus #awesomeearthpix #beautifuldestination #ic_adventure #travelfitness #journeys #autumn2017 #memories #shangrila #mastiff (at Zhongdian, Yunnan, China)