Mist & Majesty: Ganden Sumtsenling Monastery, Shangri-La's Little Potala
Our Shangri-La trip concluded with an early, misty visit to Ganden Sumtsenling Monastery, the "Little Potala Palace". Its massive, impressive scale was immediately apparent.
The grounds were stunning, featuring intricate, traditional craftsmanship, particularly the elaborate Chinese architectural details and roofs. Deep orange fabric draped everywhere looked incredible in the soft light, with a patient pack animal nearby. Inside, the art was breathtaking: symmetrical, detailed, and mind-blowing.
A lone pink flower bloomed by an old stone wall, its color contrasting with the rich browns of the stone and carved wood, highlighted by the morning light.
Leaving offered a final, unforgettable panoramic view of the entire town and its rooftops.
Gears & Settings | Figures |
Camera | Sony A6700 |
Lens | Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN |
Creative Style | FL |
Date | 16 September 2025 |
Location | Shangri-La, Yunnan |
Wall, Temple.#: 1 | SS: 1/2500s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Travel, Leisure, Vacation.#: 2 | SS: 1/3200s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm | Wall, Temple. #: 3 | SS: 1/2500s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Brown, Geology, Soil.#: 4 | SS: 1/2000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm | Flower, Petal, Yellow.#: 5 | SS: 1/2500s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Flower, Petal, Pink.#: 6 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Flower, Petal, Flowering plant.#: 7 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 84mm |
Monk, Temple, Lama.#: 8 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 84mm | Yellow, Petal, Wildflower.#: 9 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Sister & Brother, Happiness, Temple.#: 10 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm | Girl, Portrait, Headgear.#: 11 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Kimono, Pink, Happiness.#: 12 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Wall, Brick, Temple.#: 13 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm | Flower, Petal, Temple.#: 14 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 84mm |
Temple, Pedestrian.#: 15 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Architecture, Chinese architecture, Landmark.#: 16 | SS: 1/2500s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Chinese architecture, Roof, Morning.#: 17 | SS: 1/2500s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Landmark, Chinese architecture, Temple.#: 18 | SS: 1/3200s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Stupa, Place of worship, Landmark.#: 19 | SS: 1/3200s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm | Architecture, Town, Roof.#: 20 | SS: 1/2500s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Pagoda, Temple, Chinese architecture.#: 21 | SS: 1/2500s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Architecture, Chinese architecture.#: 22 | SS: 1/2500s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm | Textile, Orange, Linens.#: 23 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Concrete.#: 24 | SS: 1/2500s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm | Architecture, Roof, Landmark.#: 25 | SS: 1/2500s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
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