Drepung Monastery Tours

Zongkapa Lobsang Zhaba, or Tsongkhapa, usually taken to mean "the Man from Onion Valley", born in Qinghai, was a famous teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose activities led to the formation of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism
Zongkapa Lobsang Zhaba, or Tsongkhapa, usually taken to mean "the Man from Onion Valley", born in Qinghai, was a famous teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose activities led to the formation of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism

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Potala Palace

After visiting Potala Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lhasa. Discover the area's museums and temples.

Potala Palace
Sera Monastery is one of the "great three" Gelug university monasteries of Tibet, located 1.25 miles north of Lhasa and about 5 km north of the Jokhang. The other two are Ganden Monastery and Drepung Monastery.

Sera Monastery

You can learn about the history of Lhasa with a stop at Sera Monastery. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Sera Monastery
On top of the Jokhang Temple.

Jokhang Temple

After visiting Jokhang Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lhasa. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Jokhang Temple

Nechung Monastery

You can learn about the history of Lhasa with a trip to Nechung Monastery. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Nechung Monastery

Norbulingka

You can learn about the history of Lhasa with a trip to Norbulingka. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Norbulingka

Tibet Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Tibet Museum in Lhasa. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Tibet Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Drepung Monastery

Shangri-La Lhasa

Shangri-La Lhasa

4.5 out of 5
19 Norbulingka Road Lhasa Tibet
Shangri-La Lhasa
Holiday Inn Express Lhasa Potala Palace by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Lhasa Potala Palace by IHG

3 out of 5
No. 5 West Beijing Road Lhasa Tibet
Holiday Inn Express Lhasa Potala Palace by IHG
Greentree Inn Tibet Lhasa The Potala Express Hotel

Greentree Inn Tibet Lhasa The Potala Express Hotel

2 out of 5
Chengguan District Beijing Middle Road Lhasa Tibet
Greentree Inn Tibet Lhasa The Potala Express Hotel
Fliport Garden Hotel Lhasa

Fliport Garden Hotel Lhasa

2.5 out of 5
West Of Chagu Avenue Liuwu New Area Laha Nehe, Heilongjiang
Fliport Garden Hotel Lhasa
Explore Tibet

Explore Tibet

2 out of 5
4-5 House, Namsel No. 3, Doudi Road Lhasa Tibet
Explore Tibet
Yuanfeng Hebei Hotel

Yuanfeng Hebei Hotel

2 out of 5
No.31 Huandao South Road Lhasa Tibet
Yuanfeng Hebei Hotel
Xinding Hotel

Xinding Hotel

2 out of 5
No. 8 Jinzhu 2nd Road Lhasa Tibet
Xinding Hotel
Zhexi International Hotel

Zhexi International Hotel

2 out of 5
No. 2, 5F, Building 125, Area A, Phase 1 Lhasa Tibet
Zhexi International Hotel
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort

The St. Regis Lhasa Resort

5 out of 5
No. 22 Jiangsu Road Lhasa Tibet
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort
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