About this attraction
Why visit Sera Monastery
The Sera Monastery is called salad Dalai Chau. It is located at the foot of the Seraulu Mountain in the northern suburbs of Lhasa City. It was built for the disciples of the Tsongkhapa Master Minchin Ching-chih and the Ming Dynasty Yongle. Sera Monastery is a large-scale temple built on a hill. It is one of the three largest temples in Lhasa and one of the six temples of Gelugpa (Yellow religion).
Highlights
- Historic landmark
- No. 18 of Best Things to Do in Tibet
Visitor tips
- Check opening hours before departure: Open today at 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Plan your visit
- How long to allow
- Allow around 3–5 hours for a comfortable visit.
- When to go
- Confirm seasonal access before travelling. Current listing: Open today at 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
- Getting oriented
- Use the listed address as a starting point and confirm the correct visitor entrance locally.