Songzanlin Monastery
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Songzanlin, also Ganden Sumtseling Gompa |
Construction of the monastery began in 1679 and was completed two years later. The monastery seems like a group of ancient castles and is composed of two lamaseries, Zhacang and Jikang. The gilded copper roof endows the monastery with strong Tibetan features and the 108 (an auspicious number in Buddhism) columns downstairs also feature the it with characteristics of Han nationality. The main halls in the monastery are magnificent, and on both the left and right sides are wonderful frescos, depicting Buddhist tales and legends. The inside-halls are exquisite with cloisters running through. The cloisters are all decorated with beautiful sculptures and consummate frescos.
The monastery is full of treasures. There are a lot of golden figures of Buddha josses, golden lamps, Tibetan lections, silver censers and so on. All of these are wonderful collections accumulated from each dynasty. They are precious productions made by people of both Tibet nationality and Han nationality.
Songzanlin Monastery has another alias - 'the little Potala Palace ', so named because the whole monastery is in the traditional style with mysterious atmosphere. In 1679, Dalailama chose this place by divination, and it went on to become the uppermost public place in Yunan which features the particular local characteristics. Annually, the Gedong Festival is celebrated here by the Tibetans. Pious believers, with their knees and foreheads knocking the ground at every step, come here to pray.
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Bus route: There are autobuses in Shangri-la County which can take you to this beautiful scenic spot directly, and the buses No.3 can also take you there without stop.
Taxi: When arriving at in Shangri-La Airport, hire a taxi to get to the Songzanlin Monastery within 20 minutes at a cost of CNY 25.
Admission Fee: | CNY 115 |
Opening Hours: | 8:00 - 18:00 |
Recommended Time for a Visit: | 2 to 3 hours |
















I will be in Shangrila either 11-12-13 April 2018
Which time is better to visit there....am or pm time ?
Thank you






Thanks a lot for ur information . Have good days, mate ! :)