Songtsam Shangri-la sits at the foot of Songtsam Lama temple, and is one of the largest Lama temples outside of Tibet. Refurbished from a traditional Tibetan residence, the boutique hotel has 22 rooms and suites that combine Tibetan ethnic style with modern comforts. Dine on traditional Tibetan food, as well as western cuisine at the onsite restaurant and buy some Tibetan inspired crafts at the hotel’s gallery.
Songtsam Shangri-la is situated in Shangri-La, Yunnan Province of China. It sits at the foot of Songtsam Lama temple, one of the largest Lama temple outside of Tibet. It is located about 7 km from the airport and the hotel provides complimentary transfers from the airport. Shangri-La is accessible by a short 50 min flight from Kunming.
Deluxe Rooms are comfortable accommodations featuring one or two beds and an en suite bathroom. Most of the rooms are of modest size and excel in conveying a true homely feel. All rooms are decorated in the Tibetan style with modern comforts. The founder of Songtsam handpicked many of the decorative pieces and furniture for each room. The collection includes antique furniture and traditional Tibetan carpets. Some features are hand-made, such as the copper sinks in our fully renovated bathrooms. Rooms with views over the lake are also available.
Superior Rooms are comfortable accommodations featuring a king-sized bed and an en suite bathroom. Most of the rooms are of modest size and excel in conveying a true homely feel. All rooms are decorated in the Tibetan style with modern comforts. The founder of Songtsam handpicked many of the decorative pieces and furniture for each room. The collection includes antique furniture and traditional Tibetan carpets. Some features are hand-made, such as the copper sinks in our fully renovated bathrooms. Rooms with views over the lake are also available.
The Tibetan restaurant is open all day, serving unique Tibetan cuisine as well as Western cuisine with fusion flavors and local ingredients, such as pizza with Tibetan cheese and herb-seasoned spaghetti. Being an organic restaurant, it is supplied with natural products from many surrounding villages. Additionally, no artificial flavorings, such as MSG or chicken extract, are used in our kitchens.
The sunny courtyard is one of the reasons that guests love about this lodge, watching flowers in bloom and golden fishes swimming in the lovely pond, listening to birds singing, it is a haven for people escaping from the big cities.
Highlights: China (Beijing, Xi'an, Lijiang, Yunnan's Shangrila, Hong Kong)
Visit the top sights of China, including one of the most popular emerging destinations: Yunnan Province. From the dramatic mountains and old town of Lijiang, to the remote monasteries of Shangri La, this tour is sure to inspire.
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