Photo by Gongkar Monastery - Entrance of the Side Hall at the Bottom of the Slope

Gongkar Monastery - Entrance of the Side Hall at the Bottom of the Slope

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Xianggelila 16th Road, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province; Xianggelila 3rd Road, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province

Walking Guide

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.

Enter the scenic area and turn into the small alley on the left side of the main hall. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter the scenic area and turn into the small alley on the left side of the main hall.

We've arrived at the best spot for photos. — step-by-step photo guide

We've arrived at the best spot for photos.

At the end, there's a side hall’s main door. — step-by-step photo guide

At the end, there's a side hall’s main door.

Turn into the alley, and you'll find a path leading down the steps. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn into the alley, and you'll find a path leading down the steps.

Follow the steps within the scenic area all the way to the top, where Songzanlin Monastery is located. — step-by-step photo guide

Follow the steps within the scenic area all the way to the top, where Songzanlin Monastery is located.