Palcho Monastery
Lying about 230 kilometers (143 miles) south of Lhasa and 100 kilometers (62 miles) east of Shigatse, Palcho Monastery (Pelkhor Choede or Palcho Monastery) is a monastery having the characteristics of Han, Tibetan and Nepali architecture.
Palcho Monastery enjoys a high status in Tibet Buddhism history because it houses three sects - Sakyapa, Kadampa and Gelugpa together. Those three sects get along well with each other though they once quarreled and fought. The Bodhi Dagoba, the Main Assembly Hall, murals and Zhacang (hall for the monks) in the monastery are the most renowned.
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Bodhi Dagoba
Main Assembly Hall
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Murals
Saka Dawa Festival
Tips
2. To get to Palcho Monastery, tourists should take the minibus (Shigatse-Gyangtse) at Shigatse Bus Station. The ticket is about CNY 25 per person. Arriving at Gyangtse, take a short walk to Palcho Monastery.
How to get to Palcho Monastery from Lhasa
2. Take a bus from Xijiao Bus Station to Shigatse and then transfer to a bus to Gyangtse; after arrival, take a taxi to Palcho Monastery.
Entrance Fee | CNY 60 |
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Opening Hours | 9:00 - 19:00 The opening hours change according to the seasons. |
- Last updated on Jul. 18, 2022 -
Questions & Answers on Palcho Monastery
Asked by F.M. from SPAIN | May. 29, 2016 16:31Reply
Bus Gyantse-Shigatse and Gyantse-Lhasa.
Hi. I'd like to know the departure time for the buses from Gyantse to Lhasa and viceversa. And also for buses to Gyantse and viceversa.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Answers (1)
Answered by Paco from SPAIN | May. 30, 2016 02:54
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As I know, there is no direct bus to Gyantse from Lhasa. You need to take a bus to Shigatse (about 4.5 hours). I remember that the buses are available from 8:30 to 19:00 at hourly intervals, and the fare is around CNY 55-65 Upon arrival, you can take a bus to Gyantse (about 1.5 hours). The buses are available from 8:30 to 19:00 at hourly intervals, and the fare is around CNY 20. I have no idea of the return bus schedule. You can ask the staff when you arrive at the bus stations. :)