In Tsedang
Day dedicated to visits of Tsedang.Visit Tradruk Temple, Ruins of Yambulakhang Palace, and the ancient Samye Monastery.
Tradruk Temple, one of the earliest temples of Tibet, lies about 5 miles from main Tsedang. The temple is contemporary to Ramoche and Jorkhang Temple of Lhasa. It's one of the major attractions of Tsedang. From here, we continue to Yambulakhang Palace-the oldest building of Tibet. It is situated atop a steep ridge overlooking the patchwork fields of Yarlung Valley and makes an impressive sight with a lovely setting.
The afternoon is for the excursion of ancient Samye Monastery-the first Buddhist monastery of Tibet. Samye monastery is hugely popular among the Buddhist pilgrims from around the world. Built-in the shape of the universe as described in Buddhist scriptures, the monastery expands in a vast area of more than 25,000 sq m. The monastery features Tibetan, Chinese, and Indian style architecture and is among the most famous monastery for Tibetans.
Late afternoon, we drive back to our hotel in Tsedang.