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Songzanlin Monastery - Beside the Red Gate

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Shangri-La 16th Road, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province

Walking Guide

Drive directly from Dukezong Ancient Town to the parking lot of Songzanlin Monastery, which is free. Taking a taxi from Dukezong Ancient Town costs about 12 yuan and takes 15 minutes to reach the entrance of the scenic area. You can also take the bus by going out from the north gate of the ancient town and boarding bus No. 3 at the Jiantang Police Station, which goes straight to the Songzanlin Monastery Scenic Area Visitor Center. The bus fare is 2 yuan, and the journey takes 20 minutes.