Songtsam Linka Shangri-La

At 10,500 feet above sea level, Shangri-La is a land of majestic landscapes, diverse cultures, and deep spirituality. The town is located in a wide valley surrounded by mountain ranges on all four sides, and it enchants with the traditional Tibetan architecture that lines its streets. The Songtsam Linka in Shangri-La is located a short distance from the hustle and bustle of downtown Shangri-La among green valleys between Tibetan villages and Himalayan barley fields. Just a 20-minute drive from Diqing Shangri-La Airport, the hotel is composed of a number of hand-built stone structures erected on a hillside that faces the back of Songzanlin Monastery. Excellently appointed rooms are stylishly decorated with traditional Tibetan design aesthetics, and they offer spectacular views. For meals, guests can pick from Tibetan, Chinese, and Western dishes at one of the hotel’s two restaurants. There is a breakfast buffet in the morning and a selection of wines available later in the day. The hotel also houses a spa, which specializes in traditional Kum Nye Tibetan massages, a well-equipped library with a view, and two souvenir shops. Besides touring nearby Songzanlin Monastery, guests can also spend their days exploring the snowcapped mountains and picturesque valleys, wander through the Tibetan villages, and even go for cycling excursions around Napa Lake.