Drogon Gompa

Qinghai


This Sakyapa-school monastery is notable for its scary gönkhang (protector temple). Set atop a hill, it is adorned with snarling stuffed wolves and tantric masks. Only men may enter the temple. The temple is 35km northeast of town; a taxi here and back is around ¥150.


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