Samye Monastery Tours

Curious if there's something much greater than you out there? Those who live at Samye Monastery may be able to give you an answer.

This residence for monks is one of the best free attractions in Chengguan District. If you're in the mood to explore beyond Samye Monastery, also stop by Potala Palace, Tibet Museum and Jokhang Temple.

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Arro Khampa Lhasa

Arro Khampa Lhasa

3.5 out of 5
Chengguan District
per person
Aug 21 - Aug 26
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Lhasa (LXA)
No reviews
Shangri-La Lhasa

Shangri-La Lhasa

4.5 out of 5
Chengguan District
per person
Aug 21 - Aug 26
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Lhasa (LXA)
8.6/10 Excellent! (63 reviews)
Dinner buffet is excellent. The room size is smaller comparing St Regis and steam sauna does not work.

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2019

The St. Regis Lhasa Resort

The St. Regis Lhasa Resort

5 out of 5
Chengguan District
per person
Aug 21 - Aug 26
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Lhasa (LXA)
8.8/10 Excellent! (56 reviews)
The rooms are quite spacious, unlike the ones in NA or Europe. The staff were very attentive. We had a problem with our room upon checkin and luckily the front desk staff Anna was able to resolve it quickly and offered proper compensation which we really appreciate. One other thing I enjoyed was the breakfast. My favorites are the rice noodle soup, the yogurt and the egg tarts.

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2025

Popular places to visit

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
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
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
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

Tibet University

Explore the campus of Tibet University, during your trip to Lhasa. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Tibet University

Canggu Temple

You can learn about the history of Lhasa with a stop at Canggu Temple. Discover the area's museums and temples.

Canggu Temple

Best Lodging Options Near Samye Monastery

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
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
Xinding Hotel
Xinding Hotel
2 out of 5
No.8 Jinzhu 2nd Road, Lhasa, Tibet
Xinding Hotel
Banak Shol Hotel
Banak Shol Hotel
2 out of 5
No. 8 Beijing East Road, Lhasa, Tibet
Banak Shol Hotel
Gangjian Hotel
Gangjian Hotel
2.5 out of 5
83 Beijing East Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa, Tibet
Gangjian Hotel
Explore Tibet
Explore Tibet
2 out of 5
4-5 House, Namsel No. 3, Doudi Road, Lhasa, Tibet
Explore Tibet
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