Zhebeng Temple, A Grand Monastery with Vibrant Thangka Festivities

276 Beijing West Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region (at the foot of Genpei Wuzi Mountain in the western suburbs)

The largest temple in Tibetan Buddhism

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Temple

Introduction

Zhebang Temple is named after the white buildings covering the hillside, resembling a huge pile of rice when viewed from afar. There are many famous buildings in the temple, such as "Gandan Puzhang" and "Cuochin Hall", as well as the Four Great "Zacang" and Kang Village. Among them, the grand-scale debating ceremony is a must-see, where monks perform exaggerated movements and debate the scriptures in pairs, making for a very interesting scene.

Address

276 Beijing West Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region (at the foot of Genpei Wuzi Mountain in the western suburbs)

Opening hours

08:30-17:30 (All day) (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31)

Transportation

Take bus No. 24 or 25 to Zhebang Temple Station and then walk up the mountain along Dangba Road, which takes about half an hour.

Phone 0891-6860011