Songzanlin Monastery, a sacred landmark on the snowy plateau.

📍Address: Songzanlin Scenic Area, No. 3 Niwang Road, Jiantang Town, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It is about 5 km from the ancient city of Shangri-La and is a group of ancient castle buildings the size of an ancient town. 🚗Transportation: [One]Public transportation: Take Bus No. 3 on Changzheng Road in Shangri-La, which takes about 30 minutes. You can also take a minibus directly to the scenic area, but the fare is slightly more expensive. [Two]Taxi: A taxi from downtown Shangri-La to the scenic area costs about CNY 25. [Three]Self-driving: There is a large parking lot. Just navigate to Songzanlin Scenic Area. 👍️Must-see attractions: [One]Main Hall: The two main temples of the monastery, Zhacang and Jikang, are the core buildings, located in the center of the monastery and at the highest point. Entering the main hall, you can see exquisite architectural structures, gilded copper tiles, roof ridge beasts, and flying eaves. Inside the monastery, there are many Buddha statues, pagodas, and Tibetan scripture cabinets, creating a strong religious atmosphere. [Two]Lamuyangcuo Lake: Located next to Songzanlin Monastery, you need to walk a short distance to get there. Walk along the lakeside trail and enjoy the beautiful lake and mountain scenery. On a clear day, you can take photos of the reflection of the monastery in the water. 🎟️Tickets: CNY 90 per person, including admission and a sightseeing bus ticket. 💗Other tips: Legend has it that when the Dalai Lama was divining for the site of Songzanlin Monastery, he received a divine sign: "A clear spring appears in the deep forest, and a golden goose descends from the sky to play in it." Climbing to the top of Songzanlin Monastery can be tiring, especially with altitude sickness. Take your time and don't rush.