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- China
- Tibet
- Tashi Lhunpo Monastery
Tashi Lhunpo Monastery
Tashi Lhunpo is one of Tibet's most revered and influential
monasteries, lying about a mile (2km) to the west of Shigatse at
the base of Drolmari Mountain. It dates from 1477, having been
founded by the first Dalai Lama, and became the seat of the Panchen
Lama in 1713. The monastery today houses about 800 monks in its
3,229 square foot (300 sq m) buildings. The oldest section of the
monastery is the main chanting hall that houses the throne of the
Panchen Lama. The tallest section is the Maitreya Chapel, which
contains the world's largest brass statue of Maitreya. The seated
figure is 86 feet (26m) high and contains extraordinary amounts of
gold, brass and about 1,400 precious gems.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
Language
The official language is Mandarin Chinese, but there are
hundreds of local dialects.
Money
The currency used in China is the Renminbi Yuan (CNY). The Yuan
is divided into 10 chiao/jiao or 100 fen. Make sure you exchange
your leftover Yuan before returning home because this currency can
be exchanged only within China's borders. Travellers cheques,
preferably in US Dollars, and foreign cash can be exchanged in
cities at the Bank of China. Banks are closed weekends. The larger
hotels and the special 'Friendship Stores' designed for foreigners
will accept most western currencies for purchases. Major credit
cards are accepted in the main cities at various establishments,
but outside the major cities acceptance is limited. ATMs are scarce
outside the main cities.
Opening Times
Daily 9am to 5pm (closed between 12pm and
2pm).
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