A small Potala Palace on National Highway 317.

1. Zandan Monastery (Small Potala Palace) 1. Location and Introduction Zandan Monastery, also known as "Soxiu Ganden Peijinglin," is located in Yala Town, Suo County, Nagqu. The monastery is one of the earliest Gelug monasteries in northern Tibet, built in 1667. It is known as the "Small Potala Palace" because its architectural style is similar to that of the Potala Palace in Lhasa. 2. Visiting Information Zandan Monastery is built on a mountain and is divided into two parts: the Red Palace and the White Palace. The monastery houses a large number of Buddha statues, thangkas, murals, and other cultural relics, which have high artistic value. Visitors can experience the strong religious atmosphere and cultural heritage of northern Tibet here. 3. Surrounding Environment Due to the open terrain around Zandan Monastery, visitors can enjoy the magnificent natural scenery around. However, please note that due to the complex terrain around the monastery, you need to find a suitable viewing point if you want to take panoramic photos. 2. National Highway 317 National Highway 317 is an important highway in China, from Chengdu, Sichuan to Nagqu, Tibet. The scenery along the way is beautiful, with natural scenery and cultural landscapes complementing each other. On the way to Zandan Monastery in Suo County, you can enjoy the magnificent snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and the unique style of northern Tibet. 3. Precautions 1. Due to the high altitude, visitors need to pay attention to preventing altitude sickness and bring necessary medicines. 2. Respect local customs and religious beliefs, and do not touch cultural relics and Buddha statues in the monastery at will. 3. Pay attention to environmental protection and do not litter. I hope this travel guide can help you better plan your trip to Suo County. Have a nice trip!