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Songtsen Monastery - Colorful Carved Pillars

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Gadan Songtsenling Monastery, Niwang Road No. 3, Jiantang Town, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province

Walking Guide

Keep going up the steps, and you'll find Songzanlin Monastery at the top.

We've arrived at the check-in spot. — step-by-step photo guide

We've arrived at the check-in spot.

After entering the alley, follow the stairs downward. — step-by-step photo guide

After entering the alley, follow the stairs downward.

Walk to the end and look for the Zara chrysanthemum. Go up the stairs to the front door, and then head to the pillar beside the entrance. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk to the end and look for the Zara chrysanthemum. Go up the stairs to the front door, and then head to the pillar beside the entrance.

After arriving at Songzanlin Monastery, enter the small alley on the left side of the main hall. — step-by-step photo guide

After arriving at Songzanlin Monastery, enter the small alley on the left side of the main hall.

Navigate to the entrance of Songzanlin Monastery and enter the scenic area. — step-by-step photo guide

Navigate to the entrance of Songzanlin Monastery and enter the scenic area.