Tsurphu Monastery
楚布寺 · Chǔbù Sì
The seat of the Karmapa lineage, founded in 1187 in a high side valley west of Lhasa at about 4,300 m, with a demanding kora path above the monastery.
No booking neededBring your passportFull day from Lhasa
Tip
Arrive in the morning, as the halls may close early; the 4 km kora climbs about 150 m at over 4,300 m, so only do it once you have acclimatised.
- Opening hours
- About 09:00–14:00 (halls may close in the afternoon) To be confirmed
- Price
- About ¥45 To be confirmed
- How to book
- Tickets at the gate with your passport. Foreign visitors come with their tour guide and car; add it to your itinerary when booking the tour.
- Getting there
- About 65 km west of Lhasa up the Tolung valley: roughly 1.5–2.5 hours by car each way To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 西藏自治区拉萨市堆龙德庆区古荣乡楚布寺
Photo: McKay Savage · CC BY 2.0
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