Tsetang Monastery
Located at the entrance of the old Tibetan quarter, Tsetang monastery was originally a Kagyu site, founded by Tai Situ of Phakmodrupa in 14th century. Gelukpas took over in the 18th century, dismantled, erected and renamed as Ganden Chokhorling. In 1960s only outer shell was spared and later three storeys were restored.
Near Tsetang Monastery
Other places within 15 km.
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Temples & Monasteries
Trandruk Monastery
One of the earliest Buddhist temples in Tibet, near Tsetang in the Yarlung Valley and held sacred by pilgrims.
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Sight
Tsetang
Tsetang 3200m (pronounced Tsethang in Tibetan) is one of Tibet's largest cities, located 183 km southeast of Lhasa and 87km from Gongkar airport.
