Shangri La

After breakfast, visit the Shangri-La Old Town with its interesting mix of ethnic groups and different housing styles. Optional walk uphill to the "100-Chicken-Temple", overlooking the Old Town, New Town and the surrounding villages. In the afternoon, explore one of the most important strongholds of Tibetan Buddhism in Yunnan, the Songtsanlin Monastery with it's over 700 monks and eight ceremonial halls. Get to know the Lhasa cuisine during a Tibetan dinner.