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Ganden Monastery | The Sky City of Lhasa.

|The Sky City of Lhasa.【Opening】: Ganden Monastery, one of the six great Gelugpa monasteries, is also the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units announced by the State Council; together with Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery, it is known as the "Three Great Monasteries" of Lhasa. It is located in Dazhu District, more than 400 kilometers east of Lhasa city, at an altitude of 3800 meters. 🕘【Opening hours】: 07:30-18:00 Recommended visiting time: 2-3 hours. When visiting the temple, please follow the temple rules and Tibetan customs. Do not disrespect religious objects such as ritual instruments. 💴【Ticket price】: 50 yuan/person, on-site purchase, no preferential policy ⛺【Activities】: Ganden Monastery occupies almost the entire hillside, with exquisite murals and sculptures inside the temple. 🚌【Transportation】: Self-driving or taking a bus from the west gate of Jokhang Temple 👉【Itinerary arrangement】: Suggested itinerary 1: Lhasa - Potala Palace - Ganden Monastery - Lhasa Suggested itinerary 2: Lhasa - Ganden Monastery - Basongcuo - Basongcuo Scenic Area Hotel 🧡【Before you go】: The weather in the plateau area is unpredictable, so please be prepared for sun protection, cold protection and rain protection; please follow the relevant regulations and order when visiting the scenic area, and do your part to protect the natural environment and cultural relics.
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