Shalu Monastery
Shalu Monastery is prized for its Sino-Tibetan architecture and Yuan dynasty murals, with Chinese glazed tiles and bracket sets rarely seen on Tibetan temples. Its dense wall paintings are key documents of Tibetan Buddhist art.
Overview
Quick facts about Shalu Monastery
Shalu Monastery is prized for its Sino-Tibetan architecture and Yuan dynasty murals, with Chinese glazed tiles and bracket sets rarely seen on Tibetan temples. Its dense wall paintings are key documents of Tibetan Buddhist art.
| Type | Religious Site |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 3,900 m (12,795 ft) |
| Visit length | About 1.5 hours |
| Opening hours | 09:00–17:00 (varies by monastery) |
How to visit
Practical advice from our Lhasa team.
- Walk slowly. Steep stairs at altitude are harder — come on your second or third day, not the day you arrive.
- Taxi drop-off: Gate drop-off zone
- Bus: City or county buses stop near the gate
Hotels near Shalu Monastery
Sorted by walking or driving distance when we have it; otherwise hotels we use in the same city.
Best time to visit
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