Sera Monastery
色拉寺 · Sèlā Sì
A large monastery at the foot of the hills north of the city, famous for the monks’ lively afternoon debates in the courtyard.
No booking neededBring your passport2–3 hours (halls plus debate)
Tip
Arrive by 14:30 to see the halls first, then find a spot at the edge of the debate courtyard. Stay quiet and no flash.
- Opening hours
- Halls about 09:00–16:00. Debates usually about 15:00–17:00, Monday to Saturday; not on Sundays or some festival days. To be confirmed
- Price
- About ¥50 To be confirmed
- How to book
- Tickets at the gate with your passport, or through your tour agency.
- Getting there
- About 5 km north of the centre, 15 minutes by car
- Address in Chinese
- 西藏自治区拉萨市城关区色拉北路色拉寺
Photo: Antoine Taveneaux · CC BY-SA 3.0
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