About this attraction
Why visit Tashilhunpo Monastery
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.
Highlights
- Historic landmark
- No. 20 of Best Things to Do in Tibet
Visitor tips
- Check opening hours before departure: Open today at 9:30 AM–6:30 PM(Admission ends at 6:00 PM)
- Contact phone: +8608928828370
Plan your visit
- How long to allow
- Allow around 2–3 hours for a comfortable visit.
- When to go
- Confirm seasonal access before travelling. Current listing: Open today at 9:30 AM–6:30 PM(Admission ends at 6:00 PM).
- Admission
- From USD 75.57. Prices and reservation rules can change, so verify them before departure.
- Getting oriented
- Use the listed address as a starting point and confirm the correct visitor entrance locally.