Day trips
New! In 2013, Songtsam arranges a wide variaty of activities at all lodges free or at basic charges. For detailed description, please refer to Day Trips Brochure PDF.
Shangri-la
- Guided visit to Songzanlin monastery, learn about Tibetan Buddhism essentials
- Numerous guided hikes, valley and village visits, please consult hotel upon arrival
Benzilan
- Tibetan village walk, uncover interesting aspects of local life and traditions (free)
- Farm to Folk, vegetable and fruit picking in Songtsam Benzilan's organic garden (free)
- Guided visit to Dongzhulin Monasteryay
- Original forest hike, visit to pristine Tibetan villages and loca family, discover untamed parts of the area
- Tibetan dancing night or other special activities
Tacheng
- Guided walk through beautiful Naxi and Lisu villages, fields and rural areas (free)
- Natural reserve visiting and tracking Golden Monkey
- Bazhu Tibetan village/forest hike, local family visiting
- Cooking class, learn to make local moon cakes
- Local Dancing night or other special activities
Deqin/Meili Snow mountains
- Guided Tibetan village walk, learn about local traditions (free)
- Wild Mushroom picking (free, seasonal)
- Guided hiking along off-the-beaten mountain trails
- Cizhong catholic village day trip, visit the century-year-old church
- Hike in Baima Snow Mountains Natural Reserve, adventure in the true wildness
- Tibetan dancing nights, or other special activities
Cizhong
- Guide hiking through catholic Tibetan villages
- Visit local catholic church and chat with elderly
- Local family visit and tea break
- Wine yard visiting and wine tasting
All activities are subject to resource availability. Departure is not guanranteed. Please consult each lodge upon arrival.