1
Guoqing Temple
Buddhist temple
Mountain temple with a brick pagoda from 597 & bronze statues now classed as national treasures.
4.80 (36 reviews)
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Jokhang Temple
Buddhist temple
Revered for housing a statue of young Buddha, this ancient Buddhist temple attracts many pilgrims.
4.70 (358 reviews)
3
南山寺
Buddhist temple
Seaside religious park celebrating Buddhist history & dominated by a colossal goddess statue.
4.70 (133 reviews)
4
Samye Monastery
Monastery
First built in the 8th century, this Buddhist monastery is famed for its mandalalike design.
4.70 (116 reviews)
5
Drepung Monastery
Monastery
One of Tibet's "three great monasteries," this complex was built in 1416 & includes cultural relics.
4.70 (89 reviews)
6
Sakya Monastery
Buddhist temple
Centuries-old Buddhist monastery featuring a huge library holding tens of thousands of documents.
4.70 (32 reviews)
7
Tsz Shan Monastery
Buddhist temple
Peaceful Buddhist temple, opened in 2015, that allows limited visitors by online appointment only.
4.60 (4.1K reviews)
8
Lingyin Temple
Buddhist temple
City's oldest Buddhist temple, dating from 328 CE & rebuilt after being damaged by fires & warfare.
4.60 (850 reviews)
9
Lama Temple
Buddhist temple
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners.
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4.60 (619 reviews)
10
Jade Buddha Temple
Buddhist temple
Active Buddhist temple known for its large, ornate jade Buddha sculptures.
4.60 (466 reviews)
11
悬空寺
Buddhist temple
Ancient monastery built on the side of a cliff, home to 3 traditional religious disciplines.
4.60 (283 reviews)
12
Kaiyuan Temple
Buddhist temple
Ancient Tang dynasty–era Buddhist temple complex with twin stone pagodas & preserved scriptures.
4.60 (212 reviews)
13
Yungang Grottoes
Buddhist temple
Begun in 460 A.D., these massive statues were cut into the rock over the course of 64 years.
4.60 (206 reviews)
14
Sera Monastery
Buddhist temple
Tibetan Buddhist monastery from 1419 & spanning 28 acres, featuring festivals, debates & artworks.
4.60 (179 reviews)
15
Longhua Temple
Buddhist temple
This reconstructed 3rd-century Buddhist temple features towers, a library & a traditional garden.
4.60 (120 reviews)
16
法雨寺
Buddhist temple
Large trees cover this tranquil yellow-roof Buddhist temple with a restored grand hall & statues.
4.60 (43 reviews)
17
噶丹松赞林
Buddhist temple
Expansive Buddhist monastery complex built in 1679 CE in traditional Tibetan style.
4.60 (37 reviews)
19
Wenshu Yuan Monastery
Buddhist temple
Active Buddhist monastery & temple with a serene garden, plus a teahouse serving vegetarian fare.
4.50 (356 reviews)
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Guangxiao Temple
Buddhist temple
Ancient Buddhist temple complex known for its numerous iron towers, statues, gardens & bodhi tree.
4.50 (268 reviews)