i Monasteries in China
Historic monasteries in remarkable settings — from cliff-top retreats to UNESCO-listed abbeys.
Monasteries in China
i Ganden Monastery
Monastery in Dagzê District, Lhasa, Tibet, China
i Yerpa monastery
Monastery in Dromdoi, Dagzê District, Lhasa, Tibet, China
i Shalu Monastery
Monastery in Gyacoxung, Samzhubzê, Xigazê, Tibet, China
i Longxing Monastery
Monastery
i Dazhao Temple
Gelug monastery of Hohhot, Inner Mongolia
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i Ganden Sumtseling Monastery
Monastery and former palace of local government
i Pabonka Hermitage
Building in Pabonka Hermitage, China
Surmang
Geographical region in Tibet and Qinghai, China
i Riwoche Monastery
Monastery
i Karma Gon Monastery
Monastery of the Karma Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism
i Wenshu Monastery
In Chengdu, Sichuan, China
i Wudang Lamasery
Building in Xiguit District, China
i Lamaling Monastery
Monastery in Tibet, China
i Jyekundo Monastery
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Frequently asked questions
How many monasteries are there in China?
Atlas of Seasons lists 14 notable monasteries in China.
What are the best monasteries in China?
The best-known are Ganden Monastery, Yerpa monastery, and Shalu Monastery.