Lingque Monastery (Nyatso Gompa)
ཉ་མཚོ་དགོན
A Gelug monastery beside Daofu County town, one of the Huor Thirteen Monasteries, known for its fine butter sculptures and painted clay statues.
Lingque Monastery, whose full name is Lingque Xingsheng Monastery, lies on the north side of Xianshui Town in Daofu County. Founded in 1662, it is one of the Huor Thirteen Monasteries of the Gelug school in the Kham region and a provincial cultural heritage site in Sichuan. It has more than 300 years of history. The monastery is famous across the Tibetan regions for its butter sculptures, painted clay figures and butter flowers. Thangkas and murals in the assembly hall are exquisite. It is right next to the county town and within walking distance, and visiting is usually free. Photography is prohibited in many parts of the monastery. Walk clockwise around the prayer wheels, dress respectfully, and follow the monks' guidance during religious ceremonies.
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