Three major temples in Lhasa

In our country, many people believe in Buddhism, some from India and some from Tibet. How can you miss the three famous Buddhist temples when you come to Lhasa? Even if you are not a Buddhist, it is very interesting to appreciate the architecture of the temples here.

I. Sera Temple

The building scale of Sera Temple is not so grand, but it is worth seeing. There is also a special debate garden here, which usually starts at 3 pm every day. Because there are many visitors, you can come here in advance. There are many small temples around Sera Temple, just like a group of Buddhist believers preaching around the Buddha. If you plan to enter the Sera Temple, you need to pay a fee. The price is 55 yuan, but in the off-season, that is, from/kloc-0 of 65438 to April 20th of the following year, the ticket at this time is 25 yuan. Because the mountain behind the Sera Temple is the celestial burial platform in Lhasa, which is a unique burial ceremony for Tibetans, the local government is not allowed to watch it in order to protect this custom, so it is recommended that you not go because the mountains here are difficult to climb and prone to danger.

Second, drepung monastery.

Drepung monastery is the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism and the largest temple in the world. There are many buildings here in drepung monastery. You can enjoy them here. The lamas who live here are very friendly. This is the best guide. Moreover, during the Tibet Snow Festival, there will be a large-scale Buddha drying ceremony here. At that time, a large number of believers will come to watch the ceremony, and the scene is very spectacular. The ticket for drepung monastery is 120 yuan. There is no difference between off-season and peak season, but if you have a student ID card, it is 80 yuan. The opening hours here are from 9: 00 a.m. to 9: 00 p.m./kloc-0: 00 p.m., so visitors are advised to grasp the time. Because drepung monastery is built on the mountain, you can choose to walk up the mountain or take a taxi. If you walk, you can get there in half an hour.

Third, Gandan Temple

Finally, Gandan Temple. Gandan Temple has a very long history here, and there are many exquisite Buddhist murals and sculptures here. You can have a good look here. The cost here is 45 yuan, because it is far from Lhasa, so it is better to plan ahead. The business hours here are from 9 am to 4 pm.

These are the three major temples in Lhasa. It is precisely because of the Buddhist culture here that there are so many temples here and they are so imposing. Some pilgrims are really religious.