A place lacking oxygen but not faith, the closest place to heaven on earth.

📍Attraction Address: Songzanlin Monastery 🚗Transportation: Self-driving. Take bus No. 3 from outside Dukezong Ancient Town for 15 mins to the visitor center. A taxi ride costs about CNY 10. 🎫[About Tickets] 1. Buy a package ticket online or at a self-service kiosk for CNY 90/person (CNY 55 for the scenic spot ticket + CNY 10 for the shuttle bus to the scenic spot + CNY 10 for the return shuttle bus + CNY 15 for the scenic spot guide). 2. It is recommended to bring your ID card and purchase tickets at the manual ticket window for CNY 65/person (CNY 55 for the scenic spot ticket + CNY 10 for the shuttle bus to the scenic spot). 3. If you haven't bought a return shuttle bus ticket, you can wait at the bus stop next to the shuttle bus station and take bus No. 3 back to the ancient town for only CNY 2. 4. If you haven't bought a shuttle bus ticket to the scenic spot, you can choose to walk up, which takes about 15 mins. Walking up is not recommended, as the dirt road is dusty and there is no dedicated sidewalk. 💗Other tips: After getting off the sightseeing bus and passing through the main gate, you still need to climb a long flight of stairs to enter the temple. If you experience altitude sickness, you can prepare a small oxygen tank, some snacks, and water. If you feel unwell, you can rest on the spot before continuing to climb. After entering the temple, you can wander around and visit freely. Wearing local costumes will make for great photos. You can worship the Buddha statues in the main hall, which are said to be very efficacious. After leaving Songzanlin Monastery, you can take stunning panoramic photos of the monastery from the dirt slope opposite the main gate. It's quite breathtaking.