In photos: magnificent Palcho Monastery
Located at the "Hero City" called Gyantse, Palcho Monastery or Pelkor Chode Monastery is a key cultural relic under state-level protection. Founded in 15th century, the monastery consists of three Tibetan Buddhist sects including Sakya sect Kadam sect and Gelug sect. Combing Buddhist pagodas with temples, Palcho Monastery is a unique Tibetan Buddhist monastic architecture with complex structures. [Photo/Xinhua]
Located at the "Hero City" called Gyantse, Palcho Monastery or Pelkor Chode Monastery is a key cultural relic under state-level protection. Founded in 15th century, the monastery consists of three Tibetan Buddhist sects including Sakya sect Kadam sect and Gelug sect. Combing Buddhist pagodas with temples, Palcho Monastery is a unique Tibetan Buddhist monastic architecture with complex structures. [Photo/Xinhua]
Located at the "Hero City" called Gyantse, Palcho Monastery or Pelkor Chode Monastery is a key cultural relic under state-level protection. Founded in 15th century, the monastery consists of three Tibetan Buddhist sects including Sakya sect Kadam sect and Gelug sect. Combing Buddhist pagodas with temples, Palcho Monastery is a unique Tibetan Buddhist monastic architecture with complex structures. [Photo/Xinhua]
Located at the "Hero City" called Gyantse, Palcho Monastery or Pelkor Chode Monastery is a key cultural relic under state-level protection. Founded in 15th century, the monastery consists of three Tibetan Buddhist sects including Sakya sect Kadam sect and Gelug sect. Combing Buddhist pagodas with temples, Palcho Monastery is a unique Tibetan Buddhist monastic architecture with complex structures. [Photo/Xinhua]
Located at the "Hero City" called Gyantse, Palcho Monastery or Pelkor Chode Monastery is a key cultural relic under state-level protection. Founded in 15th century, the monastery consists of three Tibetan Buddhist sects including Sakya sect Kadam sect and Gelug sect. Combing Buddhist pagodas with temples, Palcho Monastery is a unique Tibetan Buddhist monastic architecture with complex structures. [Photo/Xinhua]
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