Ziri Gongba Monastery in Baingoin County, Nagqu
Chinese Name: 孜日贡巴寺
English Name: Ziri Gongba Monastery
Location: Located in the northeast of Baingoin County, Nagqu
Admission Fee: Free
Opening Hours: All Day
About Ziri Gongba Monastery in Baingoin County, Nagqu
Ziri Gongba Monastery, also known as “Ziri Gunba Monastery” or “Ziri Monastery”, is located in the northeast of Baingoin County, Nagqu. The local meaning of “Ziri Gongba” is white spot in the ox forehead. It is a small monastery which has collected precious Buddha statues and all kinds of Buddhist scriptures in the pastoral area.
Attraction Transportation:
Visitors can take long-distance bus or choose self-driving from Baingoin County seat. 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
• 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.
