The three major temples in Lhasa

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

1. Sera Monastery

The architectural scale of Sera Monastery is not that majestic, but the Bible debate activities here are very worth watching. There is also a special Bible debate here. In the garden, the Bible debate activities usually start at three o'clock every afternoon. Because there are many people coming to visit, you can come here in advance to reserve a seat. There are many small temples around Sera Temple, just like a group of Buddhist believers preaching around the Buddha. If you plan to enter Sera Monastery, you need to pay a fee, the price is 55 yuan, but during the off-season, which is from October 20th to April 20th of the following year, the ticket at this time is 25 yuan. Because on the mountain behind the Sera Monastery is the Sky Burial Platform in Lhasa. This is a unique burial form of the Tibetan people. However, in order to protect this custom, the local government does not allow viewing, so it is recommended that everyone not go, because here The mountains are more difficult to climb and are prone to danger.

2. Drepung Monastery

Drepung Monastery is a temple of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is the largest temple in the world. There are many buildings in Drepung Monastery. You can enjoy them here, and the lamas living here are very friendly. This is the best guide. Moreover, during the Tibetan Shoton Festival, a large-scale Buddhist ceremony will be held here. At that time, a large number of believers will come here to watch the ceremony, and the scene is very spectacular. The entrance fee to Drepung Monastery is 120 yuan. There is no difference between low season and peak season, but it is 80 yuan if you have a student ID. The opening hours here are from nine o'clock in the morning to one o'clock in the afternoon. It is recommended that tourists control the time. Because Drepung Monastery is built on a mountain, you can choose to walk up the mountain, or you can choose to take a taxi up the mountain. If you walk, it only takes half an hour to get there.

3. Ganden Monastery

The last one is Ganden Monastery. Ganden Monastery has a very long history and there are many exquisite Buddhist murals and sculptures here. , come here, you can take a good look. The fee here is 45 yuan. Because it is relatively far from Lhasa, it is best to plan early. The opening hours here are from nine o'clock in the morning to four o'clock in the afternoon.

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 impressive. Some pilgrims are really very pious.