Samye Monastery, Tibet's famous monastery
Samye Monastery located in Samye Town of Chanang County, Shannan of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, is Tibet’s first monastery. The layout of the monastery is ingenious and unique. With a total area of 25,000 square meters, Samye Monastery, a major historical and cultural site, is one of Tibet's famous tourist attractions.
Photo taken on Dec. 7 shows the main temple of Samye Monastery with Tibetan, Chinese and Indian characteristics. [Photo/Xinhua]
Photo taken on Dec. 7 shows the main temple of Samye Monastery with Tibetan, Chinese and Indian characteristics. [Photo/Xinhua]
Photo taken on Dec. 7 shows the main temple of Samye Monastery with Tibetan, Chinese and Indian characteristics. [Photo/Xinhua]
Photo taken on Dec. 7 shows the main temple of Samye Monastery with Tibetan, Chinese and Indian characteristics. [Photo/Xinhua]
Photo taken on Dec. 7 shows the main temple of Samye Monastery with Tibetan, Chinese and Indian characteristics. [Photo/Xinhua]
Photo taken on Dec. 7 shows the main temple of Samye Monastery with Tibetan, Chinese and Indian characteristics. [Photo/Xinhua]
Photo taken on Dec. 7 shows the main temple of Samye Monastery with Tibetan, Chinese and Indian characteristics. [Photo/Xinhua]
Photo taken on Dec. 7 shows the main temple of Samye Monastery with Tibetan, Chinese and Indian characteristics. [Photo/Xinhua]