Changzhu Temple in Tibet|| The only place in the world where the Pearl Thangka exists

The only place in the world where the Pearl Thangka exists. In the hinterland of Tibet, Shannan City, Changzhu Temple stands quietly. This place is the source of the soul of the Tibetan compatriots and the birthplace of Tibetan Buddhism. Changzhu Temple is not conspicuous, just by the Yarlung River, only a few kilometers away from Shannan City, like a small world independent of the world. This temple is the earliest recorded Buddhist hall in Tibetan history. Although its scale and momentum are not as good as the Potala Palace, and its status is not as good as the three major temples in Lhasa, it has an irreplaceable status in the hearts of Tibetans. Legend has it that Princess Wencheng once proposed to build twelve temples, and Changzhu Temple was one of them, and it was the first one, built to suppress the left shoulder. It faces east and west, and the hall under the revolving corridor is illuminated by the flickering light of butter lamps, illuminating the devout worshippers. The biggest highlight of Changzhu Temple is undoubtedly the Pearl Thangka on the second floor. This Thangka has a history of more than 700 years and is made up of more than 20,000 pearls. The picture of White Tara is lifelike. The addition of red and blue gems, turquoise and gold makes the entire Thangka shine under the light of the butter lamp, which is breathtaking. Different from the common image of White Tara, the White Tara here appears more friendly and leisurely. What is most amazing is that her eyes seem to contain stars, and no matter where you look from, you seem to be deeply attracted by her gaze. In addition, the Wheel of Time Altar City enshrined in the center of the first floor of Changzhu Temple is also quite spectacular. The main deity enshrined in the main hall of the temple, Cochin Grand Hall, is the Buddha of the Three Worlds. In the Qugilakang on the left and the Togilakang on the right, the double-hole tiger stove and brown pottery pot used by Princess Wencheng are still enshrined. Legend has it that as long as you touch the pottery pot, you can make delicious food. The basic scale of Changzhu Temple today began in the 14th century. In terms of transportation, tourists can take a bus or train from Lhasa to Naidong District, Shannan City, and then take the No. 2 bus directly to Changzhu Temple. The fare is only 2 yuan. The ticket is 40 yuan per person, and there are no other additional costs. As for food and accommodation, Changzhu Temple is not far from Naidong District. Tourists can choose to stay in Shannan City, where there are many Sichuan restaurants and Tibetan restaurants to choose from.