Scenic spot introduction:
Sera Monastery in Lhasa, Tibet, also known as the "Wild Rose Garden of Tibet", is the second largest temple in Tibet. Together with Drepung Monastery and Ganden Monastery, it is known as the three major temples in Lhasa. Sera Monastery, whose full name is "Sera Mahayana Continent", was built in 1419 AD and is located in the northern suburbs of Lhasa. Selawuzi Mountain The monastery is surrounded by green trees and the golden roof is shining against the blue sky. Debate The Sera Monastery is also the home of the first Tibetan Tripitaka printed in woodblock print, and possesses the temple’s treasure, the “Horse-Headed Vajra Thangka Buddha Statue”.Attractions distribution:
Sera Monastery is one of the six famous monasteries of the Gelugpa sect in my country. The original number of monks was 5,500, but the actual number reached 9,000. The main buildings include the Tsochin (assembly hall), Gyezha, Maizha, Abaza and 32 Kangcun. The early buildings were centered on Maizha and Abaza. After generations of expansion and renovation, they have reached today's scale, so there is no overall planning in the plane layout. However, the buildings of Sera Monastery are dense but not crowded, complex but not chaotic, adapted to local conditions, and the main body is prominent, reflecting the unique style of the Gelugpa temple. It is a completely religious city.Scenic spot features:
Photography, religious and cultural tours, templesTravel Notes of Travellers:
- Tiedan: Mission Operation 2010 (Part 1) ~ Travel Notes on the Qinghai-Tibet Line
- Travel Guide: Lhasa Three-Day Free Travel Guide 2017
travelling guideline:
Buddha Sunning Ceremony: Sera Monastery also holds a grand Buddha Sunning Ceremony during the Shoton Festival in summer. Although the scene is not as grand as that of Drepung Monastery,
It is a big religious and cultural scene, but it is also very worth recording with a camera.
Sera Bengqin: Sera Monastery has a grand festival called "Sera Bengqin", which means "Sera Monastery's unique Vajra Blessing Festival".
At the end of the 15th century, a vajra was brought from India, known as the Flying Vajra, and was later brought to Tenzin by Gyaltsen Dratsang Khenpo on December 27 of the Tibetan calendar.
Now, every year on this day of the Tibetan calendar, tens of thousands of believers come to Sera Monastery to wait for the blessing of the head.
The excitement even exceeded the sunbathing of the giant Buddha during the Shoton Festival.
Debate : The most famous Debate The activity is not affected by season or time. As long as there are no Buddhist activities,
15:00 Arrived Debate You can take pictures in the garden.
Best time to visit:
All seasons are suitable. Traveling to Tibet must avoid the rainy season and the severe cold winter.
Scenic spot location:
China > Tibet Autonomous Region > Lhasa > Chengguan District
How to get there:
Public transportation: Take bus No. 5 from the Niangre East Road (near Beijing East Road) station, the ticket is 3 yuan;
Car rental: Take a taxi, about 15 yuan, negotiable; you can also rent a bicycle, which will arrive in half an hour.
Scenic area map:
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Sera Monastery Ticket Price:
The ticket price is 55 yuan, and Tibetans are free.
Scenic area opening hours:
9:00-16:00
