Title: Drepung Monastery Tours - Book Now | Expedia.com [Drepung Monastery Hotels](https://expedia.com/Drepung-Monastery-Hotels.0-l6098182-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Drepung Monastery](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Drepung-Monastery.d6098182.Car-Rental-Guide)[Chengguan District Vacations](https://expedia.com/Chengguan-District.d553248635976003638.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Drepung Monastery Tours ![Zongkapa Lobsang Zhaba, or Tsongkhapa, usually taken to mean "the Man from Onion Valley", born in Qinghai, was a famous teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose activities led to the formation of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2179/e5495e65-2d0c-4c01-b239-4584df5d1395.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Drepung Monastery Activities --- --- Curious if there's something much more powerful than you out there? Those who reside at at Drepung Monastery may have the answers. Drepung Monastery is a worthwhile place to begin your discovery of [Chengguan District](https://www.expedia.com/en/chengguan-district.dx553248635976003638). This residence for monks is recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Allow time for other attractions like Potala Palace, Tibet Museum and Sera Monastery to really enjoy what's on offer in the area. ### Popular places to visit ![0_RL001591](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098168/c6e1034e-88a6-4152-ae80-2195f41be337.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Potala Palace 4.5/5(3 reviews) After visiting Potala Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lhasa. Discover the area's museums and temples. [](https://expedia.com/Potala-Palace-Chengguan-District.d6098168.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sera Monastery is one of the "great three" Gelug university monasteries of Tibet, located 1.25 miles north of Lhasa and about 5 km north of the Jokhang. The other two are Ganden Monastery and Drepung Monastery.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2179/74f03522-7e87-4560-a241-ae5cde0db7d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sera Monastery 4.5/5(3 reviews) You can learn about the history of Lhasa with a stop at Sera Monastery. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Sera-Monastery-Chengguan-District.d6098180.Vacation-Attraction) ![On top of the Jokhang Temple. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2179/0b553e74-126a-4068-b2c6-9d39d70463d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jokhang Temple 4.5/5(3 reviews) After visiting Jokhang Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lhasa. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Jokhang-Temple-Chengguan-District.d6098170.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nechung Monastery You can learn about the history of Lhasa with a trip to Nechung Monastery. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Nechung-Monastery-Chengguan-District.d6098184.Vacation-Attraction) #### Norbulingka 4.5/5(2 reviews) You can learn about the history of Lhasa with a trip to Norbulingka. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Norbulingka-Chengguan-District.d6098172.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tibet Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Tibet Museum in Lhasa. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area. 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