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7 Aryapalo Ling B3
8 Drayur Gyagar Ling B3
9 Jampa Ling B2
10 Sacred Tree A2
11 Triple Mani Lhakhang B1
12 Jangchub Semkye Ling C1
13 Kordzo Pehar Ling C1
Sleeping
Friendship Snowland Hotel D2
14 Samye Monastery Guesthouse D1
15 Snowland Yungdruk Restaurant D2
16 Tashi Guesthouse D2
Eating
17 Friendship Snowland Restaurant D2
18 Monastery Restaurant C2
Ling Chapel Walking Circuit BUDDHIST, CHAPEL
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As renovation work continues at Samye, the original ling (royal) chapels - lesser, outlying
chapels that surround the Ütse - are slowly being restored. Wander around and see which
are open. Following is a clockwise tour of the major chapels open at the time of research.
The square in front of the Ütse has some interesting elements, including a gönkhang just
inside the eastern gate. The ruined seven-storey geku ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ) (tower) that
used to display festival thangkas has been rebuilt in recent years.
From the east gate ((Gegu Shar); MAP GOOGLE MAP ) (gegyu shar) follow the prayer
wheels south to the Tsengmang Ling ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ) , once the monastery printing
press, and look for the sacred stone in the centre of the chapel.