YUNNAN | Exploring three parallel rivers

Experience the essence of Lijiang at Songtsam Lodge, conveniently nestled near the city center and providing easy access to Lijiang's must-see attractions. Immerse yourself in a memorable stay with impeccable service and superior facilities.

Stay connected with free internet access, while car hire and shuttle services enhance your exploration of Lijiang. Complimentary parking is available for guests arriving by car. Our front desk services, including concierge assistance, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage, ensure a seamless experience.

Part of a mixed Tibetan/Lisu farming community, Songtsam Tacheng enjoys a comfortable climate and boasts the region’s most fertile land. All spacious yet cozy rooms face beautiful terraced rice fields. This lodge is elegantly designed to showcase fine Chinese art and style; big windows and balconies enable guests to take in the beautiful rural scenery from the lodge. The year-round mild climate yields an abundance of fruits and nuts, growing alongside terraced fields of rice, wheat, and grapes.

Songtsam Tacheng Lodge provides a bar, garden and terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel features family rooms. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the hotel. Guests at Songtsam Tacheng Lodge will be able to enjoy activities in and around Deqin, like hiking.

A hundred years ago, French missionaries ventured into landlocked valleys in Yunnan province to share their religion. A century later, the churches that remain in these regions continue to thrive. Cizhong Catholic Church, where service in Tibetan is still held every Sunday, is the most beautiful of these churches, even after many years of disrepair.

Only 500 m from Cizhong Catholic Church, Songtsam Lodges features beautiful natural views around. It offers Tibetan-style guest rooms with a private terrace and an in-room safe. Free Wi-Fi is provided in public areas. Songtsam Cizhong Lodge is about 270 km away from Shangri-La Airport. Free private parking is possible on site. All air-conditioned units come with a work desk, a seating area with a sofa and a wardrobe. The en suite bathroom has a hairdryer, bathrobes and free toiletries. Guests can store their luggage, ask for travel information at the 24-hour front desk and then go hiking. The on-site Chinese restaurant serves local food for guests to enjoy. Breakfast buffet is served daily.

Offering breathtaking views of Meili Snow Mountain, Songtsam Lodges – Songtsam Meili offers Tibetan-style accommodation. Each year, local Tibetans and global travelers come to worship Kawagebo, the major peak of the Meili Snow Mountain Range and one of the holiest mountains in the larger Tibetan region. Specifically designed as a respite along this spiritual pilgrimage to Kawagebo, the Songtsam Meili lodge was built in an untouched village away from any tourists and overlooking the majestic mountains.

Songtsam Meili is a 30-minute drive from Meili Snow Mountain Scenic Area. Mingyong Glacier is a 1-hour drive away. All rooms come with a fireplace, a seating area with sofa and an electric kettle. Free toiletries, hairdryers and shower facilities can be found in the en suite bathroom. The hotel offers on-site free parking and a terrace where guests can relax. Guests can store luggage at the 24- hour front desk. Simple Chinese and Western cuisine can be enjoyed at Songtsam Meili Restaurant.

Hidden in the city’s peaceful and green valleys between Tibetan villages and Himalayan barley fields,

our retreat faces the back of Songzanlin Monastery which can be seen across a meadow and is located only a short distance away. According to the mountain, the retreat uses the Tibetan stone-house buildings with Kham style, and all of them are well arranged among each other with flowers and trees. There are monks, local people and horses passing by the path of pine forest beside the retreat, which are natural harmony and full of Zen