Nyantog Monastery
གཉན་ཐོག་དགོན།
A Gelug monastery in Nyantog village north of Tongren, with fine murals, and a village known for its 'Yutu' exorcism dance and Tu ancient fortresses.
Nyantog Monastery lies in Nyantog village, about 3 km north of Tongren city. It is one of the 'Four Villages' monasteries of Rebgong, and the Ming and Qing murals and painted sculptures in its assembly hall are well preserved and finely detailed. Nyantog is a Tu village that retains parts of its old fortress rammed-earth walls. Each year in the 11th lunar month, the national intangible cultural heritage 'Yutu' dance is performed, and religious dances are also held during the Sixth Month Fair. It is close to town, so you can reach it by taxi or bicycle, and it is often combined with Wutun and Gomar monasteries. Admission fees are posted on site.
Opening hours
08:30–18:00