Palkhor Monastery, also named Palcho Monastery, is very different from other monasteries. Built as a Tibetan monastery, its structural style is very unique, reputed as the lord of Tibetan stupas. In addition, it is famous for the architecture, sculpture, and mural painting art.

Palkor Monastery(Tibet China) Travel Guide
Location:
Palkhor Monastery lies about 230 kilometers (143 miles) south of Lhasa and 100 (62 miles) east of Shigatse at the foot of Dzong Hill.

How to get there:
Palkhor Monastery lies at the downtown of Gyangts County. Walk along the stone road if you see the white stupa or white walls, then you抣l find the monastery not far away.

Opening Hours:
09:10am to 16:00pm( Recommended Time for Visit: Two hours)

Ticket:
RMB 45 Yuan per person

Travel Tips:
1 .You need to spend another RMB 15 Yuan to enter Myriad Buddha Stupa with camera, but it is really worthy if you can capture the picture of Myriad Buddha.

2. Saka Dawa Festival: Each April 15 of Tibetan calendar is one of the most important festivals. Thousands of Lamas and believers gathered here from faraway.

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