introduce
Lupuyan Temple was built by King Songtsan Gampo and is located on the hillside of Yaowang Mountain opposite the Red Mountain where the Potala Palace is located. Legend has it that the statues of Sakyamuni and his disciples enshrined in the hall are naturally generated, and then carved into reliefs by Nepalese craftsmen. The prince was born in Zara Zhaxi Infinity Palace, the nine-story palace built by Princess Chizun of Nepal. King Songtsen Gampo, his father and his son once lived here, about 1300 years ago.
opening hours
09:00-17:00 throughout the year; closed at 17:00
