Previously more than 4500 monks practice buddhism and after the cultural revolution, the monastery was destroyed and have been rebuilt and currently around 450 monks reside and practices buddhism and the monastery is controlled by ganden tripa . You will love it as a half...More

Most rooms were locked. it is nice to see from far but as we got there we were able to see very little. the visit was short

Another great stop on our journey across former Tibet, the views from Ganden are spectacular. This was a bit our side of town but worth the visit if you have time. Great photos opps.

The view from the outside is quite spectacular and the location amazing. Inside it is nice, but if you have already seen the Potala Palace you will not be impressed that much. Not a definite "must see", but quite near there.

It's important to note most of it was destructed during the revolution and rebuilt in 1985. Some ruins are original but most of it is new. The temple is great to visit anyway. They sell cool souvenirs you can't find anywhere else at very good...More

This monastery is a fine example of ancient Tibetan university it has produced numerous Buddhist scholars and has kept alive the ancient Buddhist wisdom.

This monastery is not usually on the short list of those visited near Lhasa, but if you have an extra day or two it is worth a visit. For one thing, it charges a reasonable price to take photos inside the temples and there were...More