🏔️ Songchanrimsa Temple, a natural observatory you'll encounter as you slowly walk up

Arriving at Songzanlin Monastery, my first impression was that it wasn't just a temple, but a massive fortress built on a mountain. As I ascended the tiered golden roofs and wide staircase, I began to feel like I was not just at a temple, but at a natural observatory. The Scenery While Climbing the Temple Songzanlin Monastery is the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in the Shangri-La (Zhongdian) region. Its high elevation allowed me to clearly sense the natural energy with every step. With each step I ascended, • The distant meadows and villages, • Hills and mountain ridges revealed through the clouds, • The temple's golden roof sparkled in the sunlight... All these landscapes expanded before my eyes, making me feel as if I were walking through a passageway into nature. The View from the Summit The moment I reached the highest point of the temple, the scenery unfolded, as if I were standing above the clouds. • The tranquil atmosphere of the small villages below • The distant lines of the prairie • High, clear skies, bright sunlight • The green mountains surrounding the temple Especially when the sunlight broke through the clouds, the temple and nature shining together was a much more powerful moment to see in person than in a photograph. I was a little out of breath on the way up, but the view from the top washed away all my fatigue. Personal Thoughts The most powerful feeling I felt at Songzanlin Monastery was the power of serene height. From below, the grandeur is immediately apparent, but as I ascend, the sense of peace becomes even greater. The experience of being close to nature amidst the beauty of Tibetan architecture was not just a tourist attraction, but a meditative experience. Everything, from the sound of the wind to the clouds drifting along the mountain, created a calm and relaxing atmosphere. #NewZealandFlightEvent