Monasteries, Meadows & Modern Tibet.

This route focuses on real Shangri-La beyond postcard mythology. Over five days, participants examine monastic institutions, seasonal wetland ecology, artisan traditions, and pasture-based family life in a high-altitude Tibetan cultural hub.

Course Highlights

• Monastic Life Study. In-depth session at Songzanlin on education, ritual life, and social role.
• Grassland Ecology. Napa seasonal wetland exploration with local conservation perspectives.
• Thangka & Craft. Workshop visits decoding symbolic language in Tibetan visual culture.
• Nomadic Living Day. Pasture immersion with yak-based food systems and local livelihoods.

Weekly Itinerary