Shangri La

An easy hiking tour in the morning amidst impressive scenery near a little monastery in the environs of Shangri La provides the chance of getting used to walking at high altitude, which should be no problem after acclimatizing in Lijiang and Kunming. In the afternoon exploration of one of the most important strongholds of Tibetan Buddhism in Yunnan, the Songtsanlin Monastery where over 700 monks live and eight ceremonial halls can be visited. The evening is free for relaxing and strolling in the unique Old Town of Shangri La.