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Ganden Sumtseling Monastery in Shangri-La
5.0 / 5
2 reviews
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Songzanlin Monastery, Niwang Road, Jiantang Town, Shangri-La City
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5.0 / 5
Fantastic
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2018/01/18
Fantastic 5.0
Temple is very unique, called the Little Potala Palace, worth a visit.
Benedick ***
2018/01/15
Fantastic 5.0
Easy to order online, and the price concessions, convenient ticketing, will always use klook.
Guide
- Visit the largest Tibetan Monastary in Yunnan, also known as the Songzanlin Monastary
- Get to know one of the most famous monastaries in the Kang region
- See the traditional architecture of the structure, a faithful imitation of the grand Potala Palace in Lhasa
- Discover the rich treasures in the temple, reputed as the Tibetan Art Museum for its vast collection
The Ganden Sumtseling Monastery is known to many in a number of different ways. Also called the Songzanlin Monastery, the old temple is the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan Province. Built in a traditional style close to that of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, this "Little Potala Palace" is situated at the foot of the Foping Hill. Climb 146 steps from the entrance and you'll find yourself in the magnificent main hall, decorated with murals that depict Buddhist tales and legends. Not only is the temple beautifully built, but also houses a collection of treasures from statues of Buddha to golden lamps, liturgical Tibetan readings and more. Learn more about the Tibetan and Han nationalities as you make your way throughout the three grand structures of the monastery and feel at peace amid the relaxing and religious atmosphere of the temples.
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Songzanlin Monastery, Niwang Road, Jiantang Town, Shangri-La City
Guidebook
- Visit the largest Tibetan Monastary in Yunnan, also known as the Songzanlin Monastary
- Get to know one of the most famous monastaries in the Kang region
- See the traditional architecture of the structure, a faithful imitation of the grand Potala Palace in Lhasa
- Discover the rich treasures in the temple, reputed as the Tibetan Art Museum for its vast collection
The Ganden Sumtseling Monastery is known to many in a number of different ways. Also called the Songzanlin Monastery, the old temple is the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan Province. Built in a traditional style close to that of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, this "Little Potala Palace" is situated at the foot of the Foping Hill. Climb 146 steps from the entrance and you'll find yourself in the magnificent main hall, decorated with murals that depict Buddhist tales and legends. Not only is the temple beautifully built, but also houses a collection of treasures from statues of Buddha to golden lamps, liturgical Tibetan readings and more. Learn more about the Tibetan and Han nationalities as you make your way throughout the three grand structures of the monastery and feel at peace amid the relaxing and religious atmosphere of the temples.