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Sera Monastery
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No. 17 of Best Things to Do in TibetOpen Opening hours of Sera Monastery
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–5 hours
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No.1, Sela Road, Lhasa Chengguan District, Lhasa City
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The Sera Monastery is called salad Dalai Chau. It is located at the foot of the Seraulu Mountain in the northern suburbs of Lhasa City. It was built for the disciples of the Tsongkhapa Master Minchin Ching-chih and the Ming Dynasty Yongle. Sera Monastery is a large-scale temple built on a hill. It is one of the three largest temples in Lhasa and one of the six temples of Gelugpa (Yellow religion).
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Show More ReviewsSera Monastery is one of the three major monasteries in Lhasa, the other two being Drepung Monastery and Ganden Monastery. One of Sera Monastery's most famous features is its Buddhist debating tradition. I hope those who are destined to visit will have the opportunity.