Songzanlin Monastery: A magnificent temple where Tibetan culture lives on, also known as the "mini Potala Palace."

[Songzanlin Monastery]
A magnificent temple where Tibetan culture lives on, also known as the "mini Potala Palace"

Songzanlin Monastery, located in Shangri-La, Yunnan, China, is a famous Tibetan Buddhist temple located at an altitude of 3,300m.

The temple was built by order of the 5th Dalai Lama, and its golden roof is very impressive✨

It looks like a castle in the sky, and is overwhelming even when viewed from afar!

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🕰[Business hours]
8:00-17:00

📍[Location]
About 15 minutes by car from the old town of Shangri-La, Yunnan, China

*Please be careful of your health as it is at a high altitude!

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✨[Highlights]

・The presence of the large temple building standing on the hill is amazing!
・Buddhist murals and statues line the ground, creating a solemn atmosphere.
・You can sometimes see lamas in training.

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This is a recommended spot for those who want to experience Tibetan culture!
Please come and experience this mysterious and sacred space that makes you feel like you've come to another world, even though you're in China♪

#Let's go to Asia #Yunnan

Post by Mitany367 | May 10, 2025