Tsomon Ling, Lhasa

Name: Tsomon Ling
Address: Lhasa, China

#13 among attractions in Lhasa

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Tsomon Ling, Tsomonling, Tsome Ling, Chomoling is a temple in inner Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, south of the Ramoche Temple, and on the corner of one of the main roads, Dekyi Shar Lam. It was one of the Four Royal Colleges or Regency Temples of Lhasa built during the 17th century after the Fifth Dalai Lama assumed both temporal as well as spiritual power. The other three Ling are Tengye Ling, Kunde Ling, and Drib Tsemchok Ling. ()

Local name: 策墨林寺 Coordinates: 29°39'24"N, 91°7'48"E

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Tsomon Ling – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Ramoche Temple, Chagpori.

0.8 miW
Famed royal retreat from 17th century
Potala Palace, Lhasa
21 min walk • Perched on the Red Hill in Lhasa, China, the Potala Palace serves as an emblematic fortress and a testament to Tibetan architecture. This monumental structure, once the winter residence of the Dalai Lama, is now a museum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, drawing...
~1550 ftSE
Buddhist temple with a hallowed shrine
Jokhang Temple, Lhasa
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lhasa, the Jokhang Temple stands as an iconic spiritual center and a beacon of Tibetan Buddhism. This revered monastery, with its golden roofs glinting in the sunlight, has been a focal point for pilgrims and tourists alike.
~740 ftN
Ancient Buddhist temple
Ramoche Temple, Lhasa
4 min walk • Ramoche Temple is a Buddhist monastery in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region. It dates back to the seventh century and is considered to be the most important temple in the city after the Jokhang Temple. Situated in the northwestern part of the Tibetan capital, it is east of the Potala and north of the Jokhang.
1.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Chagpori, Lhasa
32 min walk • Chagpori, Chakpori, Chokpori, Chagpo Ri Wylie: lcags po ri, literally "Iron Mountain"; is a spirit-mountain of Vajrapani within the city of Lhasa in Tibet. It south of the Potala and just to the left when one is facing the Potala. It is considered to be one of the four holy mountains of central Tibet.
~1600 ftSE
Monastery
Muru Nyingba Monastery, Lhasa
8 min walk • Muru Ningba or Meru Nyingba is a small Buddhist monastery located between the larger monasteries of Jokhang and Barkhor in the city of Lhasa, Tibet, China. It was the Lhasa seat of the former State Oracle who had his main residence at Nechung Monastery.
0.8 miW
Memorial
Monument to the Peaceful Liberation of Tibet, Lhasa
21 min walk • The Monument to the Peaceful Liberation of Tibet stands in the southern part of the Potala square in Lhasa, just outside the protective zone and buffer zone of the World Heritage Site.
0.4 miS
Temple
Trode Khangsar, Lhasa
11 min walk • Trode Khangsar is a temple located in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, that is over 300 years old. The temple is dedicated to the protector Dorje Shugden and has been traditionally managed by the Gelug monastery Riwo Chöling, which is located in the Yarlung valley.
0.8 miW
Calm monastery with mountain view
Namgyal Monastery, Lhasa
21 min walk • Namgyal Monastery is currently located in Mcleod Ganj, Dharamsala, India. It is the personal monastery of the 14th Dalai Lama. Another name for this temple-complex is Namgyal Tantric College.
0.6 miSE
Mosque
Lhasa Great Mosque, Lhasa
15 min walk • The Lhasa Great Mosque, also known as Hebalin Mosque, is a mosque in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China.
~1380 ftSE
Buddhist architecture
Tromzikhang, Lhasa
7 min walk • Tromzikhang is a historic building in Barkhor, Lhasa in Tibet, China. It is located northwest of Jokhang temple at the corner of the left side of Barkhor Tromshung Jang. It was demolished in the 1990s except for the magnificent facade. Today Tromzikhang is a notable market in Lhasa and a housing complex.

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Nearby attractions include Ramoche Temple, Lhasa (4 min walk), Tromzikhang, Lhasa (7 min walk), Jokhang Temple, Lhasa (8 min walk), Muru Nyingba Monastery, Lhasa (8 min walk).