Nechung Monastery Tours

Want to add a bit of spirituality to your travels? Visit Nechung Monastery and immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere.

Nechung Monastery is the perfect place to begin your discovery of Chengguan District. This place of worship is recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Set aside time for other sights like Potala Palace, Tibet Museum and Sera Monastery to really experience what's on offer in the area.

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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

Drepung Monastery

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Lhasa when you take a trip to Drepung Monastery. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Drepung Monastery
Potala Palace

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.

Potala Palace
View from stop Jokhang Temple of Potala Palace in the distance and Barkhor Street below.

Jokhang Temple

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Lhasa with a stop at Jokhang Temple. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Jokhang Temple
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.

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.

Sera Monastery

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.

Norbulingka

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.

Tibet Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Nechung Monastery

Holiday Inn Express Lhasa Potala Palace by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Lhasa Potala Palace by IHG
3 out of 5
No. 5 West Beijing Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa, Tibet
Holiday Inn Express Lhasa Potala Palace by IHG
Shangri-La Lhasa
Shangri-La Lhasa
4.5 out of 5
19 Norbulingka Road, Lhasa, Tibet
Shangri-La Lhasa
Greentree Inn Tibet Lhasa The Potala Express Hotel
Greentree Inn Tibet Lhasa The Potala Express Hotel
2 out of 5
Chengguan District Beijing Middle Road, No.188 Chengguan District Beijing Middle, Lhasa, Tibet
Greentree Inn Tibet Lhasa The Potala Express Hotel
Intercontinental Resort Lhasa Paradise by IHG
Intercontinental Resort Lhasa Paradise by IHG
4.5 out of 5
No. 1 Jiangsu Avenue, Lhasa, Tibet
Intercontinental Resort Lhasa Paradise by IHG
Explore Tibet
Explore Tibet
2 out of 5
4-5 House, Namsel No. 3, Doudi Road, Lhasa, Tibet
Explore Tibet
Xinding Hotel
Xinding Hotel
2 out of 5
No.8 Jinzhu 2nd Road, Lhasa, Tibet
Xinding Hotel
Zhexi International Hotel
Zhexi International Hotel
2 out of 5
No. 2, 5F, Building 125, Area A, Phase 1, Hailiang Century New Town, Lhasa, Tibet
Zhexi International Hotel
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort
5 out of 5
No. 22 Jiangsu Road, Lhasa, Tibet
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort
7 Days Inn Lhasa Potala Palace Branch
7 Days Inn Lhasa Potala Palace Branch
2 out of 5
No.15,Niangre Road ,Chengguan District, Lhasa, Tibet
7 Days Inn Lhasa Potala Palace Branch
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