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Drepung Monastery
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cultural heritage of ChinaChéngguān Qū, Tibet

Drepung Monastery

Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National LevelBuilt 1416
Typecultural heritage of China
Built1416
Best monthsMay–Jun · Octweather in Chéngguān Qū
29.68° N, 91.05° EUTC+8 · China Standard Time
Standing for610 years
built 1416today 2026
When to goChéngguān Qū · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
Best timeMay–Jun · Oct
October: high / low13° / -1°
iAbout

Drepung Monastery in brief

Drepung Monastery is a cultural heritage of china in Chéngguān Qū, Tibet, China.

It holds the designation Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.

The cultural heritage of china dates from 1416.

For a visit, the weather in Chéngguān Qū is best in May, June and October; in October afternoons average 13°.

Chéngguān Qū: weather and travel guide

Facts

Type
cultural heritage of China
Designation
Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level
Built
1416
Nearest town
Chéngguān Qū
Region
Tibet
Coordinates
29.67671, 91.04699
iiLocation

Where to find it

iiiWhen to visit

Weather in Chéngguān Qū

Climate guide

Month score for sightseeing

Best May–Jun · Oct
ivNearby

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Chéngguān Qū and around

Chéngguān Qū
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Chéngguān Qū

Tibet · China
May–Jun · Octbest months
19°July high
3,657 maltitude
Chéngguān Qū

Nature

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3.9 km SW

Duilong River

River
Duilong River

Mountains

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4.7 km N

Mount Gephel

4,645 m
Mount Gephel
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6.5 km E

Chokpori

3,700 m
Chokpori

Heritage

Potala Palace
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7.3 km E

Potala Palace

part of UNESCO World Heritage Site · 637
Potala Palace
Sera Monastery
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11 km NE

Sera Monastery

Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level · 1419
Sera Monastery
Ramoche Temple
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8.6 km E

Ramoche Temple

Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level · 650
Ramoche Temple

Museums

Tibet Museum
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5.3 km E

Tibet Museum

1999
Tibet Museum
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5.3 km E

Memorial Hall Marking the Emancipation of More Than One Million Serfs

Memorial Hall Marking the Emancipation of More Than One Million Serfs
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13 km E

Tibet Museum of Natural Science

Tibet Museum of Natural Science