Usually considered to be the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, Samye was initiated around 762 in Dranang County of Shannan, in a shape of a giant mandala consisting of a cluster of temples. The main temple houses many murals, Buddha statue and other religious relics, making it an important pilgrimage destination and a place of interest for tourists as well. Attraction Intro: Samye Monastery

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Get to the north bank of Yalung Tsangpo River from ferry of Dranang and go through the wood, then Samye Monastery will be there before your eyes.

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