Kangning Monastery
噶登彭德林寺
The main Gelug monastery on the west side of Batang county town, housing a sandalwood statue known as the 'Speaking Shakyamuni,' with ancient cypress trees in front.
Kangning Monastery, also known as Dingning Monastery or Gadeng Pengdelin Monastery, lies on the west side of Batang county town, where the Bajiu and Ba rivers meet. It is the largest Gelug monastery in Batang and a Sichuan Provincial Cultural Relic Protection Unit. The sandalwood statue of Shakyamuni enshrined here is revered by believers as the 'Speaking Shakyamuni' and is the monastery's greatest treasure. Several centuries-old cypress trees stand in front of the monastery and are very impressive. The monastery is within town and easy to reach on foot, and entry is free. Photography is prohibited in most halls. Please circumambulate clockwise and keep quiet.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Batang Town (Home of Xianzi Dance)
- Yinggezui Rock Carvings
- Jinsha River Canyon (Batang Section)
- Zhubalong Jinsha River Bridge
- Sister Lakes
- Tsopu Valley (Tsopu Lake & Monastery)