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Kumbum Monastery

塔尔寺
Tǎ'ěr Sì

One of the great Gelug monasteries, with a row of eight white stupas at the gate and halls of butter sculpture.

Founded in 1560 on the spot where Tsongkhapa was born. Pilgrims prostrate along the kora; visitors follow the numbered route through the Great Golden Tiled Hall and the butter-sculpture hall. Bus from the city or a taxi. Half a day.

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