Zhajun Monastery in Baingoin County, Nagqu

Chinese Name: 扎君寺
English Name: Zhajun Monastery 
Location: Located in the southeast of Baingoin County, Nagqu
Admission Fee: Free
Opening Hours: All Day

About Zhajun Monastery in Baingoin County, Nagqu

Zhajun Monastery, also called Zhajun Gunba Monastery, is located in the southeast of Baingoin County, Nagqu. The main buildings of Zhajun Monastery are scripture hall, Buddha hall and Sengshe. It’s mainly dedicated to Shakya Muni statue. There is a natural pasture near the monastery. Tourists not only can experience a religious tour, but also enjoy natural landscape here. 

Attraction Transportation: 

Zhajun Monastery is located in the southeast of Baingoin County, Nagqu. Visitors can take long-distance bus or choose self-driving. Please pay attention to weather conditions. In the rainy season (July & August), cars often get struck in the mud and delays happen frequently. 

Attraction Tips: 
• Traveling Hours: 1 hour
• 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.