Ani Tsankhung Nunnery
ཨ་ནི་མཚམས་ཁང་།
The only nunnery in the old city of Lhasa. Its sweet tea house is run by the nuns, and it is a good place to rest near Barkhor Street.
Ani Tsankhung Nunnery lies in a narrow lane in the old city, southeast of Barkhor Street. Legend says Songtsen Gampo once retreated here for meditation. It is the only nunnery in urban Lhasa, and its meditation caves are still preserved. The sweet tea house in the courtyard is run by the nuns, and its sweet tea and Tibetan noodles are inexpensive. The atmosphere is quiet. Admission is about 10 yuan, though this may vary on site. It is a 10-minute walk from the Jokhang. You can stop by while strolling Barkhor Street. The old city lanes are narrow, so watch your step.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Makye Ame
- Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Street
- Guangming Sweet Tea House
- Tromsikhang Market
- Ramoche Temple
- Potala Palace Square
- Lukhang Park
- Potala Palace