Weishalin Monastery in Ngamring County, Shigatse
Chinese Name: 维沙林寺
English Name: Weishalin Monastery
Location: Located in the north of Sangsang Village(桑桑镇), Ngamring County
Admission Fee: Free
Opening Hours: All Day
About Weishalin Monastery in Ngamring County, Shigatse
Weishalin Monastery is located in the north of Sangsang Village(桑桑镇), Ngamring County. It was built on the top of the hill, 4500 meters above sea level. It has a history of more than 100 years and it was founded by A Re Badanyixi(阿热·巴旦益西). Weishalin Monastery has the largest number of Nyingma monks nuns. It is also the largest monastery in Ngamring County, covering an area of 1684.8 square meters.
Attraction Transportation:
Weishalin Monastery is on the top of the hill near the Sangsang Village, visitors can take long-distance bus or choose self-driving from Ngamring government to Sangsang village.
Attraction Tips:
• Traveling Hours: 1 or 2 hours
• Traveling Seasons: All seasons
• Traveling Seasons: All seasons
• High Altitude Sickness Avoiding: Bring enough water or drinks, fruits and snacks with high caloric content
• Bring a good, broad spectrum sunscreen with a high SPF factor and a high SPF lip sunscreen to protect your lips too.
• Never climb or sit on Buddhist statues or stupas.
• Avoid touching the head of monks or nuns and show respect to a nun or monk or spiritual teacher.
• Remove your shoes and your hat when entering a shrine room or monastery.
