Well worth visiting. Renovations are ongoing but that actually adds to the experience watching the local woman remove soil whilst the monks debate. Great experience More

There is a lot of construction going on but worth the hike up the steps. More

LIked it very much. Our tour guide Aten from Bluemoon Huitong explained the background of this monastery in great detail and demonstrated how prayers are done in the right way and its signifiance. More

This is my greatest disappointment since the temple itself was renovated really nice and neat. However, this so called temple-monastery is not definitely a Tibetan one with any true sense of a Tibetan Buddhist temple. It's just only a show for tourist to come and visit what once was a great monastery in the Kham area. The monks there were... More

A really really cool place that is 80% abandoned. I actually went to this place twice because I liked it so much (and that I lived @ Songtsam Retreat). The monastery is the most beautiful during sunset. Each time I come here, I can't help but think how cool it will be to play war games / paintball in this... More

We visited the Sumtsaling Monastery outside Shangri-La on November 24 and happened upon a very colorful ceremony perfomed by over 75 monks in colorful atire and playing horns, drums and a type of trumpet. This added greatly to this already amazing place. Do not miss it. More

This is a thing just not to miss! It is a mazing place! After visiting the monastary stroll back around the lake for a scenic view of the monastary across the lake. More

Somztalin was destroyed during the cultural revolution and is slowly being rebuilt in the style of the Potala. The halls, murals statues etc are very impressive and it will be wonderful when totally rebuilt. More

Having the same layout as Potala Palace this Monastery is also nicknamed Little Potala. The main hall is under renovation. Although disappointed this is still a great destination. We were lucky enough to stay at the Songtsam Retreat which was right behind the Monastery. Great visit if you want to understand more about Tibetan Buddhism or the Tibetan culture. More