Shangri-La

Hidden Gem

Our hidden-gem pick: 3 venues chosen for character, quality, and how well they reward the detour.

3 curated entries in Shangri-La

Songzanlin MonasteryVerified Trust

Songzanlin Monastery

Shangri-La · Culture

4.7

The 'Little Potala' - a golden-roofed monastery complex on a hill above Shangri-La.

Tibetan MonasteryLittle PotalaGolden Roofs
Dukezong Old TownVerified Trust

Dukezong Old Town

Shangri-La · Culture

4.5

Shangri-La's Tibetan old town, centered on the world's largest prayer wheel.

Tibetan Old TownPrayer WheelRebuilt
Tiger Leaping GorgeVerified Trust

Tiger Leaping Gorge

Shangri-La · Wellness

4.8

One of the world's great treks: two days along a gorge where the Jinsha River fights its way through the mountains.

TrekkingGorgeAdventure