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Shangri-La In this place where there is a lack of oxygen but not a lack of faith How can you not come to Songzanlin Temple? It is known as the "Little Potala Palace". It's really spectacular. 📍Location: Ganden Songzanlin Monastery 🚗Transportation: Take bus No. 3 outside Dukezong Ancient Town for 15 minutes to the tourist center. If you take a taxi, it costs about 10 yuan ⏰Opening hours: 8:00-17:30 Tickets 🎫 The total ticket price is 💰95, which is 💰55 ticket 🎫 + 💰20 scenic spot bus 🚌 + 💰20 to collect 【Tips for avoiding pitfalls during the trip】 ▪️After getting off the sightseeing bus, you need to climb the stairs to enter the temple. It is recommended to bring a small oxygen bottle to prevent altitude sickness. If you are tired, you must rest for a while. ▪️You need to enter the temple from the left and exit from the right in a clockwise direction. You will have good luck if you follow this direction. ▪️You can get a bracelet for free in the main hall on the top of the mountain. The master will knock on your head to pray for you. It’s up to you. ▪️Be sure to visit Lhamoyangcuo Lake opposite Songzanlin Temple! Just opposite the temple gate after getting off the bus ▪️If someone asks you "Do you want to go to Napahai?" when you leave the scenic area, you may be taken to the fake Napahai for horse riding. You can take bus No. 12 to visit the real Napahai.
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Posted: Mar 23, 2025
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