Songzanlin Monastery Guides

Shangri-La & Meili Snow Mountain: How Close Is the Closest Place to Heaven?

Shangri-La at 3,300m — Songzanlin Monastery is Yunnan's largest Tibetan Buddhist temple. Meili Snow Mountain at 6,740m — the foremost of Tibet's eight sacred mountains, golden sunrise visible only 40 days a year. This guide covers when to go, how to see it, and where to stay.