Tibet Excursions
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Palkhor Monastery
The unique Palkhor (Baiju) Monastery is sited about 143 miles
(230km) south of Lhasa and 62 miles (100km) east of Shigatse, at
the foot of Dzong Hill. It has an unusual structural style and
houses a collection of pure silk costumes worn in Tibetan opera,
all richly embroidered, that date from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
The monastery is also unique in that it is the only one known to
accommodate monks from three different orders: the Gelugpa, Sakyapa
and Kahdampa monks all get along famously.
Address: Gyangze;
Opening time: Daily 9am to 4pm;
Admission: ¥40
