Be amazed at Songzanlin Monastery

Visit the famous jaw dropping Songzanlin Monastery during your tour through Shangri-La, Yunnan. The eye-catching temple is also known as the Guihua Monastery and is the largest and most important Tibetan Monastery in Yunnan Province. Why visit the Songzanlin Monastery? 1. It was built after the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, and is known as the “Little Potala Palace” worth visiting if you cannot visit Tibet. 2. Songzanlin Monastery houses many religious items and previous Buddhist culture relics, such as palm leaf scriptures and golden relics. 3. At it’s peaked the Monastery housed over 2000 monks, but currently only houses around 700. You can book a tour to explore their lifer styles and if you’re lucky even view their practices and traditions! 4. Lastly, you will feel a strong religious and festival atmosphere, as you stand in awe of the impressive Tibetan architecture and exquisite murals.