Bajin Monastery in Namling County, Shigatse

Chinese Name: 巴金寺
English Name: Bajin Monastery
Location: Located in Shanba Village of Namling County, Shigatse
Admission Fee: Free
Opening Hours: All Day

About Bajin Monastery in Namling County, Shigatse

Bajin Monastery is located in Shanba Village of Namling County. It was built by Jianbusujin(坚布俗金) in 1008. Bajin Monastery belongs to the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism and dedicates Yidang Buddha(益当佛). It was restored by government in 1984. Up to 2000, Bajin Monastery covers an area of 1,680 m² and has 9 nuns.

Attraction Transportation: 

Dana Monastery is located in Shanba Village of Namling County, Shigatse. The advanced traffic system provides visitors convenient ways to travel. Visitors can take long-distance bus or choose self-driving.

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.