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Songzanlin Temple, also known as Guihua Temple, is located at the foot of Foping Mountain, 5 kilometers north of Shangri-La. It is not only the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple complex in Yunnan, but also the center of the Yellow Sect in northwestern Yunnan, known as the "Little Potala Palace". The monastery is built on the mountain and looks like an ancient castle. Every year on the 29th day of the 11th lunar month, Tibetans hold the Gedong Festival, which is mainly based on "God Dance" (mask dance). The atmosphere is mysterious and warm.
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Shangri-La, a must-visit place in a lifetime, 4-day 3-night free travel guide||Some people say, Shangri-La, which must be visited once in a lifetime, what kind of magic does it have||Some people say, Shangri-La, which must be visited once in a lifetime, what kind of magic does it have. Shangri-La, a must-visit place in a lifetime, 4-day 3-night free travel guide||Some people say, Shangri-La, which must be visited once in a lifetime, what kind of magic does it have⁉️ The place closest to heaven, the sun shines on the mountains, temples, mountains and lakes, this 4-day 3-night winter tour guide to Shangri-La is for you who are about to set off👇👇 . 1️⃣Day one It is recommended to fly directly or transfer in Lijiang. The scenic spots in Shangri-La are far apart. There are no direct buses and subways. It is recommended to charter a car or rent a car🚗 🔘The first stop is the Songzanlin Temple, which is known as the Little Potala Palace. It is a place where you can chase your soul. The ticket is 75 yuan. You can rent a set of Tibetan clothes around the scenic spot. The average price is 100 yuan, which includes taking pictures, super out of the picture📷 🔘Then go to Dukezong Ancient City, no need for tickets, there is the world's largest prayer wheel, go and turn the prayer wheel to pray for the family🙏 . 2️⃣ Day two 🔘Depart for Pudacuo National Forest Park, 40 minutes away, the ticket is 138 yuan, walk slowly along Shudu Lake, as if entering a fairy tale world🌳 . 3️⃣ Day three The last stop in Shangri-La, the popular water road Napahai, with an altitude of 3462 meters, has snowfields, grasslands, lakes, and wetlands. No need for tickets, the scenery is beautiful🏞 . 4️⃣Day four: Return according to your own itinerary. . Such a beautiful Shangri-La must bring your favorite people to check in💯 . . ✅Recommended accommodation 🏨Shangri-La Lishui Hotel . ✔️The hotel is located in Dukezong Ancient City, Shangri-La, overlooking the City of Moonlight. ✔️Provide free airport transfer service for Shangri-La Airport. ✔️Free shuttle service for electric vehicles at Dukezong Ancient City (designated entrance and exit of the ancient city). ✔️Each room in Shangri-La Lishui is equipped with diffused oxygen. ✔️Free all-day drink Lishui coffee☕️vivienne_evelynblackwood12
Winter in Shangri-La📍The last stop, each one is a memory~ 1. Just got off the high-speed rail station and bounced excitedly. The newly opened high-speed rail, from Lijiang to Shangri-La is less than 50r💰. While waiting for the homestay pick-up, I communicated with Teacher He about photography composition, and the visual impact of Tibetans blending into the blue sky and red land. 2. On the way to Songzanlin Temple, I rented a set of Tibetan clothes (my set is 120r including makeup and costume, ordinary clothes can be 80r💰), and I felt like a woman like an eagle after putting it on. (Red is recommended as the most classic for shooting, I chose blue because it is special) I was praised by passers-by and asked for the store name in the ancient city hehe. 3. It's only thirteen yuan to take a taxi from Songzanlin Temple to the ancient city, and students can enjoy half price. If you have time, you can go to Napahai and take pictures with little sheep🐑 (I didn't go because I think the grassland is not good-looking in winter). 4. Speaking of food. I personally think the Tibetan food here is quite delicious, the prices are low and the folk customs are simple. An average of 50 per person can eat super full. 5. Walking in the Dukezong Ancient City at night, I found everyone dancing around. Most of them are young people, although they don't know each other, they will join the team whether they can dance or not (like me), the atmosphere is free and casual. I know I'm lucky, I always meet noble people on the journey. Everyone sits around the fire and chats in winter, and there are self-cooked butter tea and cheese snacks, which are warm and comfortable! 😘auspicious_brianna57
Shangri-La: Independent Travel Guide for the Off-Season in Late DecemberTake a bullet train from Lijiang to Shangri-La for 63 yuan, it's very convenient and fast to take a taxi or bus after getting off the station. The bus No.1 costs 2 yuan to the north gate of the ancient city with free admission. Take a taxi from the main gate of the ancient city to Songzanlin Temple for 15 yuan, the ticket + sightseeing car costs 81 yuan, it's recommended to take the sightseeing car as the ticket office is quite far from the entrance of the scenic area. Climb up the steep steps to visit the main hall, you will feel a sense of transcendence, overlooking the snow-capped mountains, magnificent! In the afternoon, take a taxi for 20 yuan to the train station, take the last bullet train back to Lijiang for 56 yuan. Independent travel is very cost-effective and convenient, you will definitely not step into any traps. There's no need to book accommodation in advance during the off-season, just look around when you get there, there are satisfactory hotels with good cost performance.cinnabar_59724
Ganden Sumtseling Monastery | A regretful guide in travelBefore going to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, I was full of longing After arriving, it was a photo shoot But still joined the Tibetan costume one-day experience - This stubborn tourist didn't buy a scenic area bus ticket, chose to walk up Thinking that walking along the way could see more of the Lamuyangtso Lake Regrettably, the lake is under reconstruction, only unfinished plank roads and big pits... Fortunately, I got on the No. 3 bus when I went down the mountain, and it only cost 2 yuan to get to the entrance of the scenic area - During the tour, in addition to listening to the voice by myself, I occasionally encountered a team led by a guide I learned some Buddhist knowledge sporadically, and gained some insights 👇🏻The following are some experiences from people who have been here: . ❌ Lamuyangtso Lake is currently under reconstruction, you can't see anything ✅Bring your ID card to buy individual tickets at the counter - 55r ✅Walking up the mountain is about 1.5km, about 10-15 minutes ✅After exiting the ticket check, you can also wait for the No. 3 bus across the street to go up the mountain ✅Stairs go up on the left and down on the right, visit the hall clockwise ❌You need to take off your hat, remove your sunglasses, and no photography is allowed in the hall ✅You can take the No. 3 bus down the mountain, which can reach the ancient city and the city, and there will be no bus after 18:00 ✅Keep your ticket stub, they will check tickets - Photos taken on May 30 Shangri-La travel | Shangri-La tourism | Diqing travel | Diqing tourismLUKE ARNOLD18
The closest place to heaven is Shangri-La1. Itinerary: Shangri-La is a large scenic area, it is recommended to arrange at least 3 days for the tour. On the first day, you can visit the Songzanlin Monastery and watch the Tibetan cultural performance in Shangri-La in the evening; on the second day, go to Napahai, passing through the Tsike flower sea, Pu'an Temple and White Horse Snow Mountain; on the third day, you can go to Tiger Leaping Gorge, Snow Mountain Meadow, etc. 2. Best travel season: Shangri-La has a pleasant climate in spring and autumn, and the best travel time is between April and October. 3. Special delicacies: Shangri-La's special delicacies include butter tea, butter zanba, yak meat, Tibetan medicine hot pot, etc. It is recommended to try. 4. Dressing advice: Shangri-La is at a high altitude with a large temperature difference between day and night, it is recommended to wear warm and thick clothes. Also, if you plan to walk, wear non-slip shoes and hiking shoes. 5. Recommended attractions: In addition to the above-mentioned attractions, there are also Cangshan Erhai Scenic Area, Wenhui Road, Happy Valley, Blue Moon Valley. 6. Special attention: Most of Shangri-La's scenic spots are sightseeing by bus, it is recommended to book a regular tour group and pay attention to personal safety during the trip. 7. Accommodation advice: Similar to Lijiang Ancient City, Shangri-La also has many local characteristic inns and hotels. When staying, you can choose nearby homestays to experience local life. Also, pay attention to safety and take good care of your belongings. 8. Payment advice: It is recommended to bring enough cash, some scenic spots still do not support credit cards and mobile payments. 9. Transportation guide: There are city buses in Shangri-La, and tourists can also choose to rent a car or charter a car to the scenic area. It is recommended to understand the route and travel time in advance.OasisOfTranquility42
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'Small Potala' in ShangrilaThe biggest temple in Yunnans Shangrila is the Gadansong Zanlin temple. Because of his design, it's also called 'Small Potala', in reference to Potala palace in Lhasa, Tibet. It's in the center of Shangrila old town, so you can't miss it. 🏞️🛕 The temple is a Tibetan temple and you can see many Monks working and living there. There are several praying halls and pagodas. Some signs are in English, during high season you can book an English speaking guide there. 🎟️ Entrance ticket is 95RMB per person and includes a small museum as well. #bucketlistreboot #shangrila #potala #chinatravel #yunnanA_Wanderer5
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Shangri-La is amazing!!! 😍 It’s located northwest of Yunnan and its 11,300 feet above sea level! 😲 Me and my friend stayed in Shangri La old town area and we love everything in there. The area is so cute and have a lot of nice boutique hotel as well as antique shops! Not only that, but Shangri La is also famous for their unbelievable nature and monastery! We went to few of the famous places in there like, Songzanlin Monastery, Napa Lake, and Shika Snow Mountain. Those three places are really recommended to go visit! 🙌🏼 #naturalwonders#roadtripsellyy23
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If you plan to travel to Shangri-La in winter, make sure go check out this grand activity at Songzanlin Lamasery for celebrating the Gedong Festival! Every year on the 29th day of the 11th month of the Tibetan calendar, local residents from Shanghai-La are gathering at the Songzanlin Lamasery to celebrate bumper harvests and pray for receiving a blessing in the next year. All the local Tibetans will wear the traditional and colorful clothes to watch the religious Cham dances. We went there one day earlier, and could only see the rehearsal, but it was already amazing and fascinating enough! #instagramworthydestinations #travelinspiration #decembertravel #couplestrip #nyedestinations #unforgettableexperiencesHeyHHH9
The Songzanlin Monastery in Shangri-La (Part II) || You're really having a blast!Address, No. 3 Niwang Road, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province According to records, the Songzanlin Monastery has a profound 'Dharma connection' with the Seventh Dalai Lama, Gendun Gyatso. After the ascension of the Sixth Dalai Lama, the three great monasteries in Lhasa sought to recognize the reincarnated child (who would later become the Seventh Dalai Lama) through divination. However, this child was persecuted by the Mongolian and Shuote Tibetan King Lhazang Khan, so the child was escorted by monks to Songzanlin Monastery for refuge. The child offered milk to the water source and prayed for the water to turn into 'milk sweat' to nourish all beings, and thus the water became known as 'Milk River'. Later, the child was supported by Ta'er Monastery in Qinghai and eventually received recognition and support from Emperor Kangxi, who also conferred the title 'Hongfa Juezhong'. Therefore, the Seventh Dalai Lama continued to support the expansion of Songzanlin Monastery thereafter.Penelope Carmichael
Don't rush, take this travel guide for Songzanlin Monastery transportation and sightseeingSongzanlin Monastery is known as the 'Little Potala Palace' because it looks quite similar to the Potala Palace in Lhasa when seen from a distance. It holds a significant position throughout the Tibetan area and is a must-visit stop for tourists in Shangri-La. The temple is mainly decorated in red, yellow, and white, and the views are spectacular, whether you're looking at the architectural complex from afar or overlooking the scenery of Lamuyangcuo Lake from the temple. ⏰ Opening hours: 8:00-17:30 (entry stops at 5:00 pm) Suggested visiting time: About 2h, it's recommended to arrive in the morning, as it gets crowded after noon. 🚌 Transportation: Take a Didi from the old town to the ticket office of Songzanlin Monastery, which takes about 20 minutes. About tickets 🎫 It's more economical to buy tickets at the manual ticket counter. Tell the ticket seller you only need a one-way bus ticket up the mountain + entrance ticket. When coming down the mountain, you can take the public bus directly, which only costs 2️⃣ yuan to get back to the ticket office of Songzanlin Monastery or the old town. The ticket is 55 + 10 for the bus ticket up the mountain, totaling 65. The cost for a guide is extra, depending on what you need. If you're fit enough, you can even walk the 5km uphill (about 30 minutes). If you buy tickets from a machine, it's 81, and remember to bring your ID card❗️ 📷 About sightseeing: At the entrance, you need to climb stairs to reach the temple. Friends who are less physically strong in the plateau area should rest intermittently instead of rushing up all at once, and it's recommended to carry a bottle of oxygen to prevent altitude sickness. 4️⃣ key spots are: Songzanlin Monastery Gate Tower - Tsongkhapa Hall - Tshogschen Hall - Main Kangyur Sakyamuni Hall. Note that in Tibetan culture, you start from the left and walk clockwise. Do not take photos directly of the Buddha statues inside the temple!F1l@m3nt_D@rkw1sp3r
The Songzanlin Monastery in Shangri-La || You're really having a blast!Address: No. 3 Niwang Road, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province The monastery is surrounded by an elliptical wall, and the main hall is majestic and splendid. The murals inside are brightly colored and delicately painted, mainly depicting historical anecdotes and promoting Buddhist teachings. The two main temples, Zhacang and Jikang, are built at the highest point and are located in the center of the entire monastery. The grand temple faces south with its back to the north and is a five-story Tibetan-style carved building. Arriving in Shangri-La feels like you're closer to the sky 😅, the altitude here is quite high, about 3300 meters, so be mindful of altitude sickness.Penelope Carmichael
Once the moonlight of my heart in the Tibetan region, a guide to trekking and avoiding pitfalls has arrivedI remember the first time I went to Shangri-La 20 years ago, the Songzanlin Monastery gave me a tremendous shock. Not only because it is the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan Province, the center of the Gelug school in the Sichuan-Yunnan area, but also because of the magnificent giant statues in the temple, which combine sanctity and beauty, leaving me with an unforgettable impression. This time, revisiting Shangri-La, Songzanlin Monastery is like returning to an old haunt. However, the monastery today is no longer as I remember it; its area has expanded many times over, completely encompassing the Lamuyangtso Lake, and the visitor center has been built several kilometers away, where they now run a sightseeing car business. Tourists with sunburn makeup occupy every corner of the temple, and everywhere you look are Tibetan princesses and princes on the run, making the place look more like a fashion show than a temple. However, to be fair, Songzanlin Monastery itself is still quite as I remember it, with the temple complex built against the mountain, resembling an ancient castle. Climbing the steep stairs, you reach the highest point with the three main temples of Zhacang, Jikang, and Zhukang, surrounded by the eight Kangshen, monks' quarters, and other buildings, with their varying heights and layered progression creating a clear three-dimensional outline. The main building, Zhacang, means 'monastery' in Tibetan, which is where the monks study scriptures and doctrines. Walking into it, whether it's the murals on the walls or the Buddha statues in the center and on both sides of the main hall, instantly takes me back to my memories of 20 years ago. However, having seen many temples in the Tibetan region since then, they somehow don't seem as stunning as they once were. What surprised me was that despite its high status in the Tibetan region, Songzanlin Monastery is not even a provincial heritage site, perhaps because there are too many new additions, making it look increasingly brand new. Of course, Songzanlin Monastery is still very photogenic, otherwise, it wouldn't be known as the 'Little Potala Palace'. But the best photo spots are not inside the temple, but around its perimeter: 📷Spot 1⃣️ Along Lamuyangtso Lake No need for a telephoto lens, a standard camera or smartphone will do. You can shoot from multiple angles around the lake, especially from the sky burial site, which is an unobstructed high point. In the morning or evening, you should be able to capture the reflection of Songzanlin Monastery 📷Spot 2⃣️ Dari Viewing Platform On the way to Napahai, the location is a bit far, but you can capture the fields, villages, and the monastery in one frame, especially impressive in the morning mist. However, you need a telephoto lens to get a good shot, otherwise, you'll have to crop the image yourself, which is less effective. The biggest pitfall 🕳️ of Songzanlin Monastery is actually the ticket price. Online tickets and self-service ticket machines only sell one type of combo ticket for 90 yuan per person, which includes a temple ticket for 55 yuan, a round-trip sightseeing car for 20 yuan, and a guide fee for 15 yuan. However, at the manual ticket counter, you can buy them separately. Personal suggestions: ✅ If it's not your first time visiting a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, you can skip the guided tour, as it takes up time and the content is very basic, not very useful. ✅ The sightseeing car is optional; if you decide to take it, just buy a one-way ticket. It's less than half an hour's walk, and you can also check out the lakeside photo spots of Lamuyangtso along the way. On the way back, you can take the No. 3 bus, which costs 2 yuan and passes through the visitor center parking lot. You can also take this bus directly back to Dukezong Ancient Town.caeryn_6476
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The highest-level monastery of Tibetan Buddhism in Yunnan, Songzanlin Temple has a pivotal position. It is quite convenient to swipe your ID card directly after booking online. The official staff of the monastery on the whole point also gave us popularized expertise.
The religious holy place, the Little Potala Palace, can see the beauty of Tibetan Buddhism very intuitively. I heard that Tibetan Buddhism is for repression, so unlike Tibetan Buddhism in the city, you can feel the charm of religion.
It is definitely not fun, after all, it is a Buddhist holy place. Today, I set off from Lijiang and took 49 yuan for the intercity high-speed rail to Shangri-La. Then I took pictures at the station. Don't take a car on the side of the road. Do not take a high-speed rail bus stop. Didi taxi for about 15 yuan to the Songzanlin Temple ticket office. There is an entrance inside. If you buy a ticket, it is recommended to buy an 81 yuan package. You can take the bus directly from the entrance to the gate of Songzanlin Temple. This location is adjusted to panoramic mode. You can take the overall shot very well. When you shoot, the camera is slightly upward. You must take the blue sky and white clouds here. There are also black birds that quack in the sky. Check the ticket at the door. Then wait for the narrator to lead in and watch the explanation over and over. Don't take pictures in every temple, there is no shadow in front of the Buddha, and there are taboos in martyrdom. Some women are not allowed to enter, and they must abide by it. Follow the interpreter to climb more than 100 steps, you can start taking pictures, the scenery is beautiful, the photo will be taken at a good angle, the selfie is not recommended, because the selfie can not take a beautiful scenery, you can with your companion or find a passerby to help take a picture, Or take a selfie with an upright selfie stick. Overall good. It is 3546 meters above sea level, and it varies from person to person to spend 10 yuan in the supermarket to buy a bottle of oxygen to avoid unnecessary altitude sickness.
Good, still quite good, there are many advantages, it is countless, such as good service attitude and high cost performance. But there are still some problems that need to be complained about 1 person traffic, it is recommended to increase the management staff, maintain order, otherwise the attraction will become very messy 2 the interpreter speed is too fast, we have as fast as possible, keep up with the interpreter's walking speed, but in the end, Many people lost the narrator like us. It is recommended that the narrator walk a little slower and often take care of the progress of tourists, otherwise the meaning and value of coming here will fall off the cliff. The above is the most fatal disadvantage of 2 points. I hope this attraction will get better and better in the future, and the number of tourists will increase.
The price is OK, the ticket at the door is not strict, it feels like it is okay to not buy a ticket, no one in the ancient building has a ticket. I thought that Lion Rock did not need a ticket, and the Drum Tower asked for a ticket. At night, there are many people in the ancient city. It is okay to come here during the day. The view from the height is wide and the mood is comfortable.
In the Lin Temple, I felt the quietness of the years and the heavyness of history. The ancient trees are towering, the Zen is long, and every stone and leaf seems to be telling the ancient story. Walking in it, the soul has been purified, as if in a beautiful landscape painting. Lin Temple, you are the treasure of my heart forever, may you always maintain this peace and beauty.
In addition to the manual ticket purchase front desk love to answer ➕ Turn your eyes ➕ Impatient (don't want to go to work, no one owes you), the scenic spot is still worth seeing. Climbing the steps will still be a bit high, remember to bring an oxygen cylinder. There will be an explanation at the door, and it will close at five o'clock.