Phagpa Monastery
帕巴寺
A Nepalese-style multi-storey tower monastery in the centre of Gyirong Town, believed to date back to the reign of Songtsen Gampo, and a nationally protected heritage site.
Phagpa Monastery stands in the centre of Gyirong Town. It is a multi-storey tower temple built of wood and stone in the Nepalese style, with tiered eaves and an image of Avalokiteshvara inside. According to tradition, it was built in the Tubo period during the reign of Songtsen Gampo, with Nepalese craftsmen taking part. It reflects the cultural exchange along the ancient trade route between China and Nepal, and it is designated a key national cultural relic. The monastery is small, and a visit takes about half an hour. Believers often circle it in the morning and evening. When walking around the monastery, go clockwise, and always ask a monk's permission before taking photos inside the shrine hall.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00