Scenic spot introduction:

Reting Monastery in Lhasa is the first temple of the Kadam Sect in Tibet. It was founded in 1057 by the founder of the Kadam Sect, Dromtönpa, and has a history of more than 900 years. Reting Gepeling Monastery is located in Tangguo Township, Linzhou County, 240 kilometers north of Lhasa. According to legend, it used to be a bald mountain without any vegetation. Later, the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo came here for inspection, sprinkled shampoo water on the hillside, and prayed for blessings, and then 25,000 green cypress trees grew. "Reting" means "eradicate all troubles and continue until you transcend the three realms of reincarnation."

Attractions distribution:

Rezhen Temple covers an area of about 25 mu (1667.5 square meters), faces south and is built in the form of a front-to-back three-story building. Tsokchen Hall , Rezhen Lazhang wait.

Scenic spot features:

Photography, religious tours, temples
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

Reting Monastery Festival:

1. The “Bird Welcoming Festival” is held on April 15th of the Tibetan calendar every year. The “Bird Welcoming Festival” is determined according to the local climate conditions of Rezhen Monastery.

On the bird offering day, more than a hundred monks would present a number of offerings and hold a grand dance to pray for blessings.

2. The "Pabong Tangkor Festival" is held on the 15th day of the seventh month of the Tibetan calendar every year. The "Pabong Tangkor Festival" was originally just a purely religious prayer activity, but later it gradually developed into a

It has developed into a comprehensive festival where farmers and herdsmen exchange various commodities and carry out cultural and entertainment activities in addition to religious activities.

Best time to visit:

All seasons are suitable. Traveling to Tibet must avoid the rainy season and the severe cold winter.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Tibet Autonomous Region > Lhasa > Linzhou County > Tanggu Township

How to get there:

At 7:30 in the morning, take the bus to Reting Monastery at Lhasa East Suburb Station. The fare is 31 yuan per person.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Rezhen Monastery Ticket Price:

The ticket price is 30 yuan.

Scenic area opening hours:

7:00-19:00

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