Songzanlin Monastery, Shangri-La

You must visit here when you arrive in Shangri-La! It is the largest Lama temple in Yunnan Province, over 300 years old. The entrance fee is 90 yuan per person. The interior is very beautiful. You can easily take a taxi to the temple, and then take a bus again. Inside the temple, you have to climb many steps to reach the top. It is recommended to bring an oxygen can and smelling salts, as they can be very helpful. On the way back, if you stay in the ancient town, you can take a bus in front of the entrance to go down to the ancient town for only 2 yuan per person.