Jyekundo Monastery
结古寺
A Sakya school monastery built on the hillside north of Jyekundo town. Its red-and-white halls rise in tiers, and it was rebuilt after the 2010 earthquake. From the top, you can look down over the whole town of Yushu.
The Tibetan name of Jyekundo Monastery means "a gathering place of treasures for all beings." It was founded in the late 14th century and is the largest Sakya school monastery in the Yushu area. The monastery is built in tiers up the northern slope of Jyekundo town. It was severely damaged in the 2010 Yushu earthquake and was later rebuilt in the original style, with its assembly halls, stupas and monks' quarters in red and white. The viewpoint in front of the monastery overlooks the rebuilt town and the Zachu River valley. Entry is generally free, usually open from about 08:00 to 17:00. Photography is prohibited in most halls, so please follow monastery rules and dress appropriately.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Yushu Prefecture Museum
- King Gesar Square
- Yushu Earthquake Memorial
- Gyanak Mani Stone Mound
- Yushu Horse Racing Festival
- Thrangu Monastery
- Dangka Monastery
- Princess Wencheng Temple