Ganden Monastery, Lhasa, Tibet, China
Towering on the Wangbori Mountain, Ganden Monastery, built by Je Tsongkhapa in 1409, is the 1st and primary monastery of the Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism as well as one of the Great Three Holy Monasteries of Lhasa, along with Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery.
The highlights for visiting Ganden Monastery involve one-day Ganden Kora to see the enchanting vista of Lhasa Valley and surrounding mountains; five-day Ganden to Samye trek to enjoy the most spectacular views of Lhasa and Shannan’s countryside; oberserving Ganden Monastery incense making to know more about Tibetan handicraft and art; Ganden Thangka Unveiling Festival to watch the giant Buddha Thangka unfurled on the hillside; Ganden Ngachen Chenmo Festival to light up butter lamps to commemorate Je Tsongkhapa, etc.
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