Scenic spot introduction:
Khaju Temple The full name of Kaju Jixiang Monastery is one of the important hermitages of the Nyingma School in Tibet. It is also the ancestral temple where successive Nushi Nankha Nyingpo Living Buddhas studied Buddhist classics, studied the secrets of Tibetan Buddhism, and practiced with great concentration. It is located in Lakang Town, Lhozha County, on the northern border of Tibet and Bhutan, with an average altitude of 3,900 meters. In the 9th century AD, Guru Padmasambhava was invited by the Tibetan King Trisong Detsen to Tibet to exorcise demons and spread Buddhist doctrines. When observing the geographical feng shui of the Tibetan Plateau, he found that the Kaju area had special auspicious signs, so he led his disciples to rest and preach in the Kaju Cave for 7 years. Khaju Temple Surrounded by snow-capped mountains on all sides, the hillsides beside the temple are covered with blooming mountain flowers and azalea trees. The streams flowing down from the Tianchi and Shenhu Lake on the mountain at an altitude of 4,400 meters pass through the primitive forest below the valley. Clouds and fog rise in the morning and evening, covering the entire temple. Khaju Temple It is shrouded, looming, and seems like a fairyland on earth.Attractions distribution:
Khaju Temple The main highlights are Main Hall , White Tower , Stone carving of Guru Padmasambhava , Lakang Canyon , Holy Water wait.Scenic spot qualifications:
Provincial scenic spot, county key cultural relic protection unitScenic spot features:
Photography, mountain climbing, pilgrimage, templesAttraction Address
Travel Guide
travelling guideline:
1. Lhoza County is located in the China-India and China-Bhutan border areas, and a Shannan border pass is required.
2. Kajiu Mountain circumambulation time: 7:30 every day Khaju Temple Gather at the gate of the temple, there will be lamas and guides to lead the way, and you can give some hard work fees after the end.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Tourist Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China > Tibet Autonomous Region > Shannan City > Lhoza County
How to get there:
There are buses from Lhasa to Lhoza County, and you can also take the bus from Zetang to Lhoza, which costs 80 yuan per person. Khaju Temple You need to charter a car in Lhoza, which costs about 200 yuan per car.
Scenic area map:
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Attraction Tickets
Kaju Ticket Prices:
30 yuan/person
Scenic area opening hours:
Open all day