[2024 Shannan Attraction] Travel Guide for Tradruk Temple (Updated Sep)
Temples
Address:
South Foot of Gombori Mountain, Nedong District, Shannan City
Opening times:
Open tomorrow at 9:00-16:00Closed Today
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
The first Buddhist temple in Tibet.
Changzhu Temple has a long history and profound cultural heritage.
Transportation: You can take public transportation or a chartered car.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours.
Main attractions:
• The pearl thangka, the treasure of the temple, is exquisitely crafted and amazing.
• The ancient architecture integrates various styles such as Tibetan and Han, which is unique.
• There are many Buddha statues in the temple, solemn and solemn, and you can feel the strong religious atmosphere.
Precautions:
• Respect religious beliefs and customs, and do not make loud noises.
• Dress appropriately when entering the temple, and do not expose too much.
• You can ask a tour guide to explain and better understand the history and cultural connotation of Changzhu Temple. Here, you can appreciate the mysterious charm of Tibetan Buddhism and feel the unique charm of ancient culture.
Lucas Lewis 567~
Crossing mountains and rivers, seeing oneself
A vacation, escaping the sweaty summer, encountering the magnificent glaciers and lakes, where to go❓
Fingers slide to Tibet, no severe altitude sickness, no overcrowding, want extreme scenery, want a suitable temperature.
Go to Naidong❗️ Go to Naidong❗️ Go to Naidong❗️
South of Tibet, the seat of Shannan city government, the city that Wuhan supports in Tibet. A 4-hour flight, an altitude of 3560 meters, the current highest temperature is 24℃, the lowest temperature is 13℃. Naidong District·Shannan
Here is the 'Yarlung Zangbo Snow Mountain' which is said to be one of the nine divine mountains where the world was formed
Here is the summer palace 'Yongbulakang' of Songtsen Gampo and Princess Wencheng
Here is the 'Changzhu Monastery' with the world's only pearl Thangka
Speaking of Naidong, compared to the popular Lhasa and Nyingchi, you might be a little unfamiliar. The habitable Yarlung Valley has given birth to Tibet's first barley field, the first Zanpu (the Tibetan title for 'king'), and the first palace in Tibet.
A friend who has been supporting Naidong for many years told me that Naidong is actually quite similar to Wuhan, it is the river city of the Tibetan Plateau. 💕
The transportation here is convenient. The Shannan railway station in Naidong 🚆 is built in the shape of Yongbulakang. In 2021, with the opening of the Lalin Railway, this high-altitude train station has become a check-in spot for countless pilgrims. 🚧
The Fuxinghao C882🚞 enters the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, departing from Lhasa, passing through Shannan, heading to Nyingchi. From Shannan railway station to Lhasa, 1 hour and 4 minutes, hard seat 37 yuan. To Nyingchi 2 hours and 30 minutes, hard seat 92 yuan.
A little-known fact, Lhasa Gonggar Airport is not in Lhasa, it's in Shannan, 97 kilometers away from Naidong, a 1-hour drive.
Crossing mountains and rivers, seeing oneself, that's the meaning of travel.
But all of these are not as important as setting off👀💪📸
JUNIOR ANTHONY
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.