Ganden Sumtseling Monastery: A sacred place of Tibetan Buddhism

For two consecutive days, I embarked on the pilgrimage to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery. This temple, known as the 'Little Potala Palace', is located in the Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and is a knot in my heart. In Shangri-La, I chose to buy a ticket and enter again to feel the tranquility and solemnity. After buying a ticket, you can choose to take a car to the temple. If you are physically strong and do not have altitude sickness, you can choose to walk, which allows you to enjoy the scenery along the way and exercise. Remember, sit on the left side when you go, and sit on the right side when you return, so you can take a panoramic view of Sumtseling Monastery. Ganden Sumtseling Monastery was built during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty (1681) and is one of the three major monasteries of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. There are three main halls, each enshrining the Buddha Shakyamuni, the Zha Zang Hall, and the statue of Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug sect. Here, you can deeply feel the solemnity and sacredness of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. If you are interested, you can climb the stairs of the main hall, go to the fourth floor, where you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Shangri-La city. Standing there, you can feel the tranquility and harmony of the entire city, as if all worries are gone at this moment. This is Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, a place worth your time and heartfelt experience. I hope my guide can help you and let you gain more beautiful memories in your travels.✨