Shangri-La /ˌʃæŋɡɹɪˈlɑː/ noun2 •A place or land of complete bliss, delight, and peace, especially one seen as an escape from ordinary life; a paradise.The length of the journey gives a measure of the anachronism, which as [César] Vallejo said in one of his stories made the hill town a Shangri-La, forgotten by the rest of Peru. — 1976 •An opulent building or resort that provides entertainment or luxurious living. formsShangri-Las · Shangri-las