Changlie Monastery
昌列寺
A Nyingma monastery on a mountaintop on the outskirts of Barkam, with monastic colleges stacked up the mountain and views over the town and the Suomo River gorge.
Changlie Monastery sits on Changlie Mountain, west of Barkam town, at an altitude of about 3,500 m. It is a Nyingma monastery of Tibetan Buddhism with around 500 resident monks. Its buildings step up the slope, including the old monastery, the Guanyin Hall, a Buddhist college, a retreat compound and a museum. The small assembly hall is a provincial-level cultural heritage site. From the summit you can see wide views over Barkam town and the Suomo River gorge. On clear early mornings, distant snow peaks may be lit golden by the sunrise. The monastery is about 16 km from the city by winding mountain road, roughly a half-hour drive. Entry is free, with opening hours of about 06:00 to 18:00.
Opening hours
06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Zhibo Watchtowers
- Songgang Sky Street (Kepan)
- Xisuo Village
- Zhuokeji Chieftain's Official Residence
- Dazang Monastery (Dhe-Tsang)
- Suomo River Gorge
- Mengbi Mountain
- Jinchuan Pear Blossoms