Songzan Linli Xueshan Hupo Jingguan Hotel (Shangri-La Ganden Sumtseling Monastery Scenic Area)

The hotel is located in the Songzanlin Temple scenic area. It has a convenient location and I like the decoration style. The lake view outside the window is also very beautiful.

The room was beautifully decorated, especially the floor-to-ceiling windows, which offered a breathtaking view of the temple and lake. Our room was large, with a 1.8-meter king-size bed, each very comfortable. The hotel's location is fantastic. After dinner and breakfast, we visited Songzanlin Temple. It was very quiet and sparsely populated, unlike during the day, and the hustle and bustle was particularly tranquil. You can also hike across the street to the Songzanlin Hotel, passing through farmland. The staff were friendly and even arranged to pick us up at the hotel. I particularly enjoyed the hotel's dinner, which is served on the fourth floor and requires advance reservations. The yak beef hotpot was delicious, and the portion for two was generous. Highly recommended.

I traveled to Shangri-La just for the two picture windows in this hotel room, and I was completely satisfied with my stay. The location is perfect, right next to Songzanlin Temple. The view from the room is stunning, and the view from the fourth-floor restaurant terrace is even more stunning. The hotel's yak hotpot is also delicious, and the dipping sauce is a must. I thoroughly enjoyed my first meal there. The breakfast was plentiful, with fresh ingredients, ensuring both adults and children were satisfied. The service was also very thoughtful and considerate, thanks to Ms. Sangji. The facilities are comprehensive and impeccable. It's a pity that the coffee wasn't available yet. A more comfortable shuttle would have been perfect. If you've chosen a hotel that you like, it's likely to be fully booked next year!

Having already had yak hotpot at Indigo the night before and experienced the rich, protein-rich flavor of yak beef, I was a little hesitant to try their yak hotpot set menu tonight. After all, it's human nature to want a change of pace. But the rain was so heavy that evening that we decided not to go out. As it turned out, we almost missed out on a delicious meal that would have been a standout anywhere in China. The restaurant is on the fourth floor of the hotel, with a terrace facing Songzanlin Temple. If I hadn't tried their food, I'd say this is its biggest draw. The beef hotpot isn't a hotpot; it's a ready-to-eat soup pot. The broth is a gray, unassuming mess, filled with just beef and radish. Stirring it with a spoon reveals a surprising amount of beef. The pot is heated directly over charcoal, creating a unique experience. The broth boils over the bowl, and once you sip it, it's incredibly delicious. It's impossible to achieve such a concentrated flavor with just beef. I asked the waitress if they added dried beef, and she checked with the kitchen staff, and they told me they added local bacon. No wonder! The table leader ordered matsutake mushrooms, and we hesitated to order one, considering the high price of seasonal wild matsutake. But when we asked, we found out it was 68 yuan per portion—an incredible price! Last night at the restaurant, a serving of wild matsutake sashimi was 400 yuan. The matsutake sashimi was sweet, crisp, and tender, filling the mouth with a strong mushroom flavor. It was delicious even without any seasoning, and even after being hot potted, it retained its flavor remarkably well. It made us, the Shanghainese, sigh that the matsutake we sell here is truly nothing... However, don't overcook matsutake for too long, as it will become tough and lose its flavor, so we don't recommend it. The rest of the dishes were neither good nor bad. The ******* noodles were certainly delicious on their own, but they pale in comparison to the beef hot pot. The barley pancakes, dipped in the local oil-soaked green pepper rings, complemented the pancake's dryness perfectly, without being as filling as the oily version. The butter tea seemed to have been modified, but I personally preferred the original flavor, with its distinct cheese rind. The portion size was enormous; the two-person set meal should have been enough for four people, and even the three Europeans sitting next to me couldn't help but leave quite a bit of leftovers. All in all, this newly opened hotel has very high-quality food, and the owner must have invested money in promotion during the opening phase. It is recommended to give it five stars and is worth checking out.

This hotel is amazing! The room overlooks the lake, making it feel like living in an oil painting. It's located within the scenic area of Songzanlin Temple. The view from the fourth-floor observation deck is perfect. Walking around the lake is wonderfully peaceful and pristine. The room has two 1.8-meter beds, making it a very comfortable stay for two children. The room combines traditional ******* style with modern sophistication, which I really enjoyed. Our housekeeper, Sangji, was warm and attentive, and all the staff were patient and responsible. Kudos to the hotel's training and management!

Standing on the fourth floor, you can see the Songzanlin Temple. The location is very good. Someone called two days in advance to confirm the arrival time. They also gave us a nice-smelling shampoo and conditioner set. The room has two 1.8-meter-long beds, which is very suitable for a family trip with children. The yak hot pot in the store is also delicious. It really subverted my understanding of B&Bs.