Shannan Samye Monastery, walk into the source of Tibet with a pious heart

On the north bank of the Yarlung Zangbo River in Shannan, Tibet, the Samye Monastery is like a blooming lotus, quietly blossoming in the folds of time. - This is the cradle of Tibetan Buddhism, the pure land created by Guru Padmasambhava himself, and the eternal beacon in the hearts of countless pilgrims. - Samye Monastery, which means "incredible" in Tibetan, is not only the first monastery in Tibet that houses the Three Treasures of Buddhism, Dharma and Sangha, but also a spiritual palace that carries thousands of years of faith and wisdom. - Walking into the Samye Monastery is like stepping into the palm lines of Guru Padmasambhava. Every step is a questioning and refuge of the soul. - Samye Monastery is not only a monastery, but also a spiritual beacon. - Traveling is not only a physical journey, but also a spiritual practice. Please embark on this pilgrimage with awe and gratitude. Tashi Delek! - 🎈Preparation before departure🎈 ✅Best travel time: May to October is the best time to visit Samye Monastery ✅July to August is the period of concentrated Tibetan festivals - 🚙Transportation ✅From Lhasa: You can take a bus or charter car, the journey takes about 3 hours ✅There is a bus from Lhasa East Suburb Bus Station to Samye Monastery, the fare is about 60 yuan ✅From Shannan: It takes about 1 hour to drive from Shannan City to Samye Monastery. You can choose to charter a car or share a car. - 💰Ticket Information ✅Ticket price for Samye Monastery: 40 yuan per person - ⏰Opening hours ✅9:00-18:00 - 👉Recommended attractions of Samye Monastery ✅Uzi Hall: The core building of Samye Monastery, divided into three floors, representing Tibetan, Han and Indian styles respectively. The main hall houses a statue of Guru Padmasambhava, and the walls are painted with exquisite murals that tell the origin and spread of Buddhism. ✅Hall of the Four Continents: Located in the four directions of the Uzi Hall, they represent the Dongsheng Continent, Nanshanbu Continent, Xiniuhe Continent and Beijulu Continent respectively. Each palace has a unique architectural style. ✅The Eight Small Continents Hall: Built around the Four Great Continents Hall, it symbolizes the eight realms of practice in Buddhism ✅The four pagodas of Samye Monastery are located in the four corners of the Uzi Hall. Each pagoda is famous for its unique color and symbolic meaning. - 📸Nearby attractions recommended ✅Qingpu practice place ✅Changzhu Temple ✅Yongbulakang ✅ Tibetan King's Tomb - 🏠Accommodation recommendations ✅There are many family hotels and inns near Samye Monastery, and the prices vary in off-season and peak season ✅It is recommended to live in Shannan City, the conditions are better - 💼Essential items ✅Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat (ultraviolet rays are strong in the plateau) ✅Warm clothing (large temperature difference between morning and evening), comfortable hiking shoes ✅Water bottle, a small amount of cash - ⚠Notes ✅You need to take off your hat when entering the temple and do not make loud noises ✅Photographing Buddha statues requires the monk’s consent ✅Walk clockwise when circumambulating the temple ✅Respect local customs and avoid touching the heads of monks or pilgrims