Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, A Miniature Potala Palace with Tibetan Art Treasures

Niwang Road, Lower Section, Shangri-La City, Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province

The Sòngzàn Lín Sì is known as the "Little Potala Palace"

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Introduction

The Sanga Monastery is built on a mountain, with a distant view resembling the Potala Palace. It has a grand scale, and is therefore known as the "Little Potala Palace". Surrounding the Sanga Monastery is an elliptical city wall, with the highest point in the center, and two main halls, the Zhangcang and Jigang. Not only is the architecture exquisite, but the monastery also houses many religious artifacts and precious cultural relics, earning it the title of "Tibetan Art Museum".

Address

Niwang Road, Lower Section, Shangri-La City, Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province

Opening hours

07:00-20:00 (all day)
Last admission time: 17:30 (Jan 1 - Dec 31, Mon-Sun)

Transportation

Shangri-La town can be reached directly by taking Bus No. 3 (1 yuan) or shuttle bus (2 yuan) on the Changzheng Road. The journey takes 30 minutes, and the parking lot is just opposite to the temple gate. It costs 10 yuan by taxi.

Phone 0887-8229411;15758459023