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Tashilhunpo Monastery
Shigatse, Tibet
About This Attraction
Tashilhunpo Monastery means "Auspicious Sumeru Mountain" in Tibetan. It is one of the six major Dge-lugs-pa temples. Since the 4th Panchen Lama, Tashilhunpo Monastery has become the head base of Panchen Lamas. Cuoqin Hall is the main hall of Tashilhunpo Monastery. Panchen Lamas used to preach a sermon to the monks throughout the temple. It is also the site for religious debates of monks. 7 Stupa Halls lie in the east of the monastery and dagobas of Panchen Lamas are placed there. The monastery also stores a number of valuable cultural relics in the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties.
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No. 20 of Best Things to Do in TibetInsider Tips
Check opening hours before departure: Open today at 9:30 AM–6:30 PM(Admission ends at 6:00 PM)
Contact phone: +8608928828370
Quick Information
Rating
Recommended Duration
2–3 hours
Ticket Price
From USD 75.57
Opening Hours
Open today at 9:30 AM–6:30 PM(Admission ends at 6:00 PM)
Address
7 Jijilangka Rd, Sangzhuzi Qu, Rikaze Shi, Xizang Zizhiqu, China
Phone
+8608928828370
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