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Songtsam Benzilan

Location: Lat: 28.233398,  Long: 99.27834

In a small green valley, sits Songtsam Benzilan (1,900m). It sits between Shangri-la and Meili: 3 hours from Meili or 2 hours from Shangri-la. The nearest airport is Shangri-la (Diqing) airport (2 hours). Amid barley and wheat fields, the lodge is surrounded by white-walled Tibetan houses and close to a white stupa. 

Some of the most pristine Tibetan villages are hidden in the mountains covered by original forests, where traditions are well kept, people are extremely friendly and unknown to outsiders. The forest is destination rich in nature wonders, a day hike to it will discover numerous flowers in spring, taste wild mushroom including the special species of Matsutake; autumn colors and winter snows. 

This area is famous for its handcrafts. A few pieces of the most precious antique carpets and furniture were collected from these villages, and that's how Baima found this location -- during one of his "treasure hunt" trips. A road only built in 2008 to connect this secret valley to outside world.

Our vegetable garden here has been producing sufficient fresh vegetables and fruits for the lodge, it's a true "farm to folk" dinning style . Guests always join our lodge crew to work in the garden: plant water melons or pick tomatoes, to experience the idyllic life style that is disappearing elsewhere in China. 

Songtsam Cizhong (open in October, 2013)

Songtsam Cizhong Lodge sits in the lovely Tibetan village, it is surrounds by numerous waterfalls. Vineyards cover its slopes. Not far from the lodge, there is one of the only few working local suspension bridge left.

Songtsam Meili

Tatler's “Travel Guide 2012”: “101 Best Hotels in the World”

Location: Lat: 28.443336,Long: 98.957548

Songtsam Meili is 6 hours from Shangri-la by car on the Yunnan-Tibet road up to the boarder of Tibetan.  The nearest airport is Shangri-la (Diqing) airport (6hours); and nearest town is Dechin (30 minutes by car). 

The lodge (3,600m) overlooks the majestic Meili Mountain Range. Most of the rooms have a stunning view of Meili, a memorable experience for every guest who stays here. Breakfasts are set in our small book bar for the great view of the sunrise on the snow peaks right outside our window. A romantic dinners can be arranged on the open terrace where the mountain peaks look like so close, almost surreal. 

Gujiunong, where Songtsam built the lodge of Meili, is a tranquil village inhabited by only five families who practice polyandry. This is also one of the few places where traditional Tibetan herding and farming are still practiced. Guests take a challenging hike day to the summer pasture of the village will have a rare opportunity to see the beautiful area and learn about the traditional life style.

Songtsam Shangri-la

Songtsam Shangri-la is the flagship lodge of Songtsam Lodges, it is originally known as Songtsam Hotel or Songtsam Lugu Hotel . It has hosted thousands of intrepid travelers from all over the world in the past 10 years. 

The hotel is 20 minute from Shangri-la (Diqing) airport, we provide airport transportation.

Songtsam Shangri-la (3,290m) is situated right next to the Songzanlin Monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery in Yunnan province. The lodge is housed in a traditional Tibetan dwelling within this typical, self-sufficient Tibetan farming village where the founder of Songtsam, Baima Dorjie, spent his childhood. 

Songtsam Tacheng

Conde Nast Traveler “Hot List 2012” 

Location: Lat: 27.5687,  Long: 99.434552

Songtsam Tacheng is 3 hours from Shangri-la or 4 hours from Lijiang. In a low mountain valley with year round mild weather and sufficient rainfalls, Tacheng is the most fertile place in this area. 

Fresh vegetables, all kinds of fruits, local ham and rainbow trout are famous from this place and make it a “healthy and tasty destination”.  Wild Honey is also a specialty of Tacheng, guests have the opportunity to visit local bee keepers while walking through the local village. 

Each room features a wide balcony with view of the terraced field. Organic rice is produced from the fields in front of the lodge and served to all Songtsam Lodges, more than 3000kg of organic rice was harvested here in 2011.

It is a perfect place for idyllic village life, this lodge is popular for family vacations and romantic getaways.The lodge (2,020m)  forms part of a mixed Tibetan/Lisu farming community.  Many of Songtsam staffs are from the surrounding villages. Guests are always welcome to visit these “songtsam families” for a cup of tea or even be invited to a special dinner with the family.

Tacheng is also home to the charming, endangered Yunnan Golden Monkeys (Rhinopithecus bieti).