Photo by Taking a photo with Songzanlin Monastery, the railings, golden pagoda spires, and distant mountains.

Taking a photo with Songzanlin Monastery, the railings, golden pagoda spires, and distant mountains.

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Gadan Songtsen Monastery (East Side), Lower Section of Niwan Road, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province

Walking Guide

Take bus 16 in Shangri-La and get off at Songzanlin Monastery Station. Walk 130 meters to reach Ganden Sumtseling Monastery. Look for the golden rooftops within the monastery, and find the railing that offers a view of the architecture and the distant mountains—this is the spot for taking photos.