Songzanlin - Largest Tibetan Temple in Yunnan

📜Facts: ➖ It is the largest buddhist monastery in Yunnan ➖altitude of the monastery is 3,380 meters (11,090 feet) ➖ About 700 monks live there or around it ➖It is said that the Fifth Dalai Lama decided the location through divination and gave it the name — Gedan Songzanlin 🚕🚍How to get there: You could take a taxi or public bus from Dekezong Ancient Town to the There you can buy a ticket which includes a shuttle bus that will take you directly to the monastery ticket office. The entrance gate of monastery is at the foot of Foping Hill and you have to climb 146 steps to get to the main halls. 🏯What to do: - feel the strong religious and festival atmosphere - You can discover the life of a Tibetan Lama, visit their dormitory - Attend the prayer time in one of the smaller halls (don't be shy, we were actually incoureged by the monks to join and watch) - Purchase religious accessories and have them blessed by the monks 🗓️ Lastly, Songzanlin Monastery is typically visited together with other attractions on the same day such as Padacuo National Park, which is about 40 minutes’ driving away. You can visit both sites in a single day #gooutside #shangrila #buddhism #visitchina #yunnantravel #monastery