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塔尔寺

Kumbum Monastery

One of the great Gelug monasteries, with a row of eight white stupas at the gate and halls of butter sculpture.

Kumbum Monastery · 塔尔寺
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
Kumbum Monastery · 塔尔寺
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
Kumbum Monastery · 塔尔寺
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
Kumbum Monastery · 塔尔寺
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
Kumbum Monastery · 塔尔寺
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored

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Getting there

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Practical notes

Founded in 1560 on the spot where Tsongkhapa was born. Pilgrims prostrate along the kora; visitors follow the numbered route through the Great Golden Tiled Hall and the butter-sculpture hall. Bus from the city or a taxi. Half a day.