Shangri-La | Stay in Songtsam's Tibetan Poetry

Who says summer vacations are only for the beach? Hidden in the Tibetan region of Yunnan lies another kind of romance—golden temple rooftops beneath snow-capped mountains, herds of yaks and sheep on the grasslands, and the sunlit golden peaks visible right outside your window🌄. Songtsam Hotels are the perfect way to experience it all. The happiness of a six-day journey curated by Songtsam begins the moment you step into their retreats. The hotel feels like a hidden paradise nestled in a valley, with vast gardens blooming with wildflowers🌼. Your room's windowsill frames the Songtsam Monastery, its golden spires faintly visible in the morning mist, filling the air with a sense of reverence. What we love most is Songtsam's "slow travel" philosophy: At Songtsam Shangri-La, a leisurely stroll along the backdoor path leads you to the monastery, where wheat fields and barley racks might even greet you with a friendly guide—a little dog🐶. At Songtsam Meili Mountain Lodge, every window is a framed painting, allowing you to witness the sunlit golden peaks turning the Thirteen Peaks into a radiant spectacle from the comfort of your bed—a moment so sacred, no camera could ever capture it. The service is brimming with thoughtful touches: a thermos of warm silver ear mushroom soup🍵 delivered daily, an oxygen machine promptly provided for altitude sickness, and the rich aroma of yak meat hotpot in the restaurant. Even the staff's smiles feel like sunshine on the plateau—warm and genuine. Visiting between April and June is even more magical, as the exclusive rhododendron season routes lead you through seas of flowers, with every detail meticulously arranged by your travel butler. Don’t miss the hidden surprises in the details: the natural gardens at Songtsam Shangri-La are perfect for an afternoon of quiet reflection, the starry skies at Meili Mountain Lodge will leave you in awe, and even the hotel keys carry stories of Tibetan amulets🔑. Here, Tibetan copperware and thangkas aren’t just decorations—they’re keys to slowly unraveling the mysteries of the highlands. This summer, escape to Songtsam. Let the snow-capped mountains fill your windows, let faith weave into time, and let yourself become a child of nature once more, wandering between grasslands and prayer flags🌿.