Day Trip: Tibet Samye Monastery

Sightseeing  :  China  :  Xizang (Tibet)  :  Lhasa  :  Day Trips

This Tibet day tour is designed for you to get the most out of exploring the famous Samye Monastery, which is famous for its sacred mandala design. The central hall symbolizes the legendary Mt. Meru and the center of the universe. Starting from your hotel in the morning, your tour guide and you will have a drive along the Yarlung Tsang (Brahmaputra River), the Sand Mountain, the high mountain meadow, and the wide rivers accompany you as you head towards Samye Monastery. The Samye Monastery is Tibet’s first Buddhist monastery build in the 8th century. It is the first monastery to have three Buddhist jewels of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. With these unique features, this splendid temple has become an attraction for visitors both at home and abroad.

Samye Monastery is located on the north bank of the Yarlung Tsanpo River of Zharang County. It is know as the first temple in Tibet built commissioned by King Trisong Detsen. The monastery combined Chinese, Tibetan and Indian architectural styles. The layout was designed completely according to the ideal universe found in Buddhist scriptures.