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Gyantse Kumbum / Pelkor Chode

江孜白居寺

Gyantse Kumbum / Pelkor Chode is a Tibet POI where foreign visitors should verify Tibet travel-permit handling, ticketing, opening windows, altitude, road access, transport and payment backup before arrival.

Updated 2026-06-28

Direct Answer

Gyantse Kumbum / Pelkor Chode: book tickets through official, authorized or agency-assisted channels, keep passport, Tibet Travel Permit and any route-specific permit ready, use Pelkor Chode / Gyantse Kumbum visitor entrance, and verify the 09:00-17:30 opening window plus altitude, weather, road and payment backup before departure.

Navigation addressPelkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum

Gyantse guided road transfer between Lhasa/Yamdrok/Shigatse · 10 min walk

Opening window09:00-17:30

Monastery/stupa reference window: last entry 16:30

Ticket tiersCNY 0-60

2 price tiers listed below

Best roleGyantse monastery/stupa stop on Lhasa-Shigatse overland route
Typical visit1-2 hours
Official entryPelkor Chode / Gyantse Kumbum visitor entrance
Navigation addressPelkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum, Gyantse, Shigatse, Tibet, China
Main riskOverland route timing, monastery/stupa conduct rules, stair/altitude effort, road weather and limited English interpretation
Navigation addressPelkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum, Gyantse, Shigatse, Tibet, China

Foreign Visitor Rules

English support
Agency Assisted Limited Onsite Support
Difficulty score
4 / 5
Notes
Foreign visitors should save 江孜白居寺, travel through compliant Tibet arrangements, keep passport, Tibet Travel Permit and any border/area permit available, and verify same-day opening, transport, altitude/weather and payment backup before going.

Visit Rule Summary

Admission
Permit Controlled Paid Ticket Required
Ticket required
Yes
Reservation required
No
Time slot required
No
Entry window
Monastery/stupa reference window: last entry 16:30
Crowd note
Overland route timing, monastery/stupa conduct rules, stair/altitude effort, road weather and limited English interpretation

Ticket And Visit Rules

Book, enter, and price the visit without reading a long rules block.

Opening Times

  • Monastery/stupa reference windowYear-round; religious events and road-route notices may adjustOpen: 09:00Last entry: 16:30Close: 17:30Verify same-day official notices because Tibet travel permits, monastery rules, altitude/weather, road controls, border-area checks, maintenance or crowd controls can override normal schedules.

Booking And Ticket Channels

  • Official/authorized onsite, agency-assisted or travel-platform fallbackChannel type: Onsite WindowOnline booking address: https://us.trip.com/travel-guide/attraction/gyantse/pelkor-chode-monastery-100976/No stable official English direct booking page was found; confirm ticket, Tibet permit, border permit and foreign-passport handling through the arranging agency or official venue before travel.Use official onsite, official-account, agency-assisted or authorized channels; avoid unverified resale because passport, permit and real-name matching may be required.

If online purchase is unavailable for foreign passports, confirm official ticket windows, agency-assisted booking, official-account support and permit/passport matching before departure; same-day inventory may sell out or be restricted.

Ticket Price Tiers

  • Adult admission referenceGeneral visitorCommon Pelkor Chode/Gyantse Kumbum ticket reference; verify live channel.
    CNY 60
  • Concession / free category referenceEligible policy groupsEligibility, religious rules and documents apply.
    Free

Payment And App Access

Alipay / WeChat Pay backupCash backupAgency-assisted or authorized platform payment where available
Foreign card
Unconfirmed
Cash backup
Yes
Note
Use official/authorized channels, agency-assisted handling or free public access as applicable. Optional tickets, vehicles, monasteries, shops, restaurants, parking, events or services may prefer China mobile payment or cash; foreign-card support is unconfirmed.

Access And Navigation

Nearest metro
Gyantse guided road transfer between Lhasa/Yamdrok/Shigatse
Station exit
Use current map-app guidance and same-day agency/official notices because monastery entrances, old-city lanes, mountain roads, lake roads, checkpoints or crowd-control routes can change.
Walk time
10 minutes
Navigation address
Pelkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum, Gyantse, Shigatse, Tibet, China
Recommended entrance
Pelkor Chode / Gyantse Kumbum visitor entrance
Recommended exit
Return to the nearest planned vehicle pickup, hotel pickup, agency vehicle, monastery gate, town gate or tour vehicle point.
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Drop-off
Pelkor Chode / Gyantse Kumbum visitor entrance
Taxi note
Show driver/guide: 江孜白居寺, Pelkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum, Gyantse, Shigatse, Tibet, China. Confirm return pickup, altitude comfort and permit/road requirements before entering remote lake, monastery, pass, border or mountain routes.
Walking entry
Use map navigation for the final approach and follow on-site security, monastery, road-control, religious, guide or staff instructions.

Suggested Visit Flow

Use the existing POI fields to move from arrival to exit.

  1. ArrivePelkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum, Gyantse, Shigatse, Tibet, China
  2. EnterPelkor Chode / Gyantse Kumbum visitor entrance
  3. Gyantse Kumbum stupa45 minutes · Gyantse Kumbum stupa is a core reason to include Gyantse Kumbum / Pelkor Chode in a Tibet route.
  4. Pelkor Chode monastery halls60 minutes · Pelkor Chode monastery halls is a core reason to include Gyantse Kumbum / Pelkor Chode in a Tibet route.
  5. Yamdrok-Gyantse-Shigatse route pairing60 minutes · Yamdrok-Gyantse-Shigatse route pairing is a core reason to include Gyantse Kumbum / Pelkor Chode in a Tibet route.
  6. ExitReturn to the nearest planned vehicle pickup, hotel pickup, agency vehicle, monastery gate, town gate or tour vehicle point.

Visit Duration Model

Quick
60 minutes
Standard
120 minutes
Deep
180 minutes
Family
180 minutes
Mobility limited
210 minutes
Method
Estimated from POI scope, permit complexity, altitude, walking/driving depth, shuttle/vehicle dependence, road distance, queue risk, weather conditions and first-time foreign visitor navigation friction.

First-Time Recommendation

Level
Plan Carefully
Status
Source Backed Initial Detail
Reason
Gyantse Kumbum / Pelkor Chode is useful in Tibet planning, but visitors should plan around overland route timing, monastery/stupa conduct rules, stair/altitude effort, road weather and limited english interpretation.

Facilities

Restrooms
Available: Yes Use official scenic-area, monastery, museum, old-city, lake, service-center, restaurant or transport-hub restrooms; availability varies by route and crowd level. Gap: English signage and location-specific restroom details are not fully confirmed in checked stable English material.
Information Or Service Point
Available: Unconfirmed Look for ticket windows, visitor centers, monastery gates, scenic service desks, guide/agency staff, police/service desks or hotel desks near the main visitor flow. Gap: Service-desk language support varies by venue, season, route, permit context and staffing.

Services

Agency / Guide Assistance
Available: Yes Use the compliant travel agency, local guide, official venue staff, ticket window, service desk or hotel desk. Show the POI name, navigation address, passport, Tibet Travel Permit, route-specific permits, booking code and agency itinerary before committing to the route. Gap: Exact English and passport-handling support varies by agency, official channel, gate, monastery, route, season and staffing.

Experience Modules

Must See

Gyantse Kumbum stupa

Gyantse Kumbum stupa is a core reason to include Gyantse Kumbum / Pelkor Chode in a Tibet route.

45 minutes
Recommended Experience

Pelkor Chode monastery halls

Pelkor Chode monastery halls is a core reason to include Gyantse Kumbum / Pelkor Chode in a Tibet route.

60 minutes
Recommended Experience

Yamdrok-Gyantse-Shigatse route pairing

Yamdrok-Gyantse-Shigatse route pairing is a core reason to include Gyantse Kumbum / Pelkor Chode in a Tibet route.

60 minutes

Risks To Check

  • Overland route timing, monastery/stupa conduct rules, stair/altitude effort, road weather and limited English interpretation
  • Tibet travel permits, passport checks, monastery rules and route controls can change the visit flow.
  • Altitude, weather, road conditions, health readiness or crowd controls can reduce comfort or change routing.

Backup Plan

If timing or access is tight, use exterior/short monastery route and preserve schedule for Shigatse or return to Lhasa.

FAQ

Do I need a ticket for Gyantse Kumbum / Pelkor Chode?

Gyantse Kumbum / Pelkor Chode is treated as a ticketed or reservation-sensitive Tibet POI in this dataset. Foreign visitors should verify ticketing together with Tibet Travel Permit, passport and any route-specific permit handling.

Source field: visitRules.ticketRequired

What should foreign visitors check first for Gyantse Kumbum / Pelkor Chode?

Check Tibet Travel Permit handling, route-specific permits, current opening, ticket/on-site policy, altitude/health readiness, weather, road status, payment backup and last-entry time before departure.

Source field: foreignVisitorRules.notes

Chinese Phrase Cards

Show guide or driver请带我去江孜白居寺。

Please take me to Gyantse Kumbum / Pelkor Chode.

Use this when asking a guide, driver, hotel desk, ticket window, transport counter or nearby staff for routing help.
Ask opening status请问今天开放吗？几点停止入场？需要什么证件？

Is it open today? What time is last entry? What documents are required?

Use this at staffed entrances, service desks, ticket counters, agency desks, road-control points or transport points before committing to the route.

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Nearby Or Backup

Tibet route pairings

  • Potala Palace

    Published Tibet POI that can pair with or back up Gyantse Kumbum / Pelkor Chode.

  • Jokhang Temple

    Published Tibet POI that can pair with or back up Gyantse Kumbum / Pelkor Chode.

  • Barkhor Street

    Published Tibet POI that can pair with or back up Gyantse Kumbum / Pelkor Chode.

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Similar Visit Logistics

Pages with comparable booking, ticketing, and visitor-rule workload.

Sources

Related POIs

TibetPotala PalaceTibetJokhang TempleTibetBarkhor Street

Field Gaps

  • paymentRules.foreignCardSupportedunconfirmed · Official material checked for this POI does not consistently confirm foreign-card acceptance.
  • mapRefs.providerPlaceIdsmissing_official_confirmation · Official pages do not publish stable Amap, Baidu, Google, or Apple Maps provider IDs for POI-page submission.
  • permits.liveForeignVisitorPermitAndRouteStatusdynamic_requires_agency_or_official_confirmation · Tibet Travel Permit, border permit, route approval, monastery access and foreign-visitor document handling require current agency or official confirmation.
  • visitRules.priceTiers.liveTicketTransportWeatherStatusdynamic_requires_live_channel · Ticket inventory, reservation quota, vehicle/shuttle status, road controls, altitude/weather, merchant hours and crowd controls require live confirmation.
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