Tsechu Monastery
采久寺 ཚེས་བཅུ་དགོན།
One of the most prestigious monasteries in Nangqian, once associated with the Nangqian kings. Outside it are a huge mani stone pile and a long corridor of prayer wheels.
Tsechu Monastery is in the Xiangda Town area of Nangqian County seat. It belongs to the Drigung Kagyu school and had close historical ties to the Nangqian kings, and the monastery preserves the former residence of the Nangqian king. The monks’ quarters and halls are built into the hillside in an irregular arrangement. Outside are a huge pile of mani stones and rows of prayer wheels, and in the early morning you can join the faithful in circumambulating the site. It is easy to reach by taxi from the county seat, and it is suitable for a visit on the day you arrive in Nangqian. Entry is free. Remove your hat when entering the hall, walk clockwise, and ask permission before taking photographs.
Opening hours
Open daytime; please respect monastery routines