Sera Monastery, Debates of Devotion Amidst Ancient Murals

No.1 Selar Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region (Selar Utsé Mountain)

One of the three major monasteries in Lhasa

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Introduction

The three major monasteries in Lhasa include the Sera Monastery, the Drepung Monastery, and the Ganden Monastery, and Sera Monastery is the latest one built. The famous debating ceremony is held here, attracting many tourists to come and watch. The debating ceremony is usually held at the debating field located at the north side of the monastery, and tourists need to arrive early to grab a good spot. Many of the main halls in Sera Monastery still preserve ancient frescoes, and visitors are advised to bring a flashlight or headlamp to better enjoy them. The monastery also houses over ten thousand statues of Vajrayana Buddha, some of which were made locally, while others were brought from the mainland or India.

Address

No.1 Selar Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region (Selar Utsé Mountain)

Opening hours

09:00-16:00 (all day)
Last entry time: 16:00 (January 1-December 31 Monday-Sunday)

Transportation

You can take bus No. 16, 20, 21, 22 or 24 to Sera Monastery Station, and it is within walking distance.

Phone 0891-6383639