Must-do activities at Songzanlin Monastery in Shangri-La 📸

📸A must-check for literary youth! Shangri-La Songzanlin Temple in-depth guide ~ beautiful scenery + accommodation and food in one place

📍Itinerary introduction
This hipster photo tour will take you deep into the Shangri-La Kadan Songzan Monastery, feel the sacred atmosphere of the pagoda, and appreciate the diverse architectural aesthetics - every corner is a beautiful photo spot, can not be beat! 🎑

🚩 Walk along the road through the ancient city of Duke Zong, the city is full of vitality, and finally come to the golden pagoda! Whether sunny or cloudy slanting, super vibe is fantastic ~ to Gadan Songzan Lin Monastery (No. 3 Niwang Road, Jiantang Town, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, October 9 to April 30 Open at 07:30-17:30, tickets ¥90), you can also visit the Great Hall Square (open all year round), the Treasure Hall (near the Songzan Forest Scenic Area on Niwang Road), each attraction is worth walking slowly and quietly feeling the unique culture of the Tibetan area.

👀Check-in tips:
- It is recommended to come during the day to take pictures, the pagoda and sunshine are super atmospheric!
- Chinese + Tibetan architecture combination is super stylish, portraits, landscapes are excellent!
- Remember to bring a charger, take pictures around without fear of running out of battery ~

💡Precautions
Shangri-La is located in a plateau area, which is prone to altitude sickness. Before you leave, you should take medicine and prepare oxygen bottles. Health is the most important thing! 💪

🌟Food, accommodation and play guide
In addition to taking pictures, there are many high-quality food and accommodation recommendations nearby, so a flash Shangri-La weekend is perfect!
Combining hipster sense and history and humanity, Shangri-La Songzan Lin Temple really go once, I guarantee you will fall in love ~

Post by Lily 31688 | Nov 4, 2025