The New Palace of Panchen

The New Palace of Panchen is one of the best known tourist attractions in Shigatse, Tibetan Autonomous Region. It locates in south of the Tashilhupo Monastery and also famed by the residence of the Panchen and summer palace of the tenth Panchen Lama (1938-1989). In 1954, the government donated money to build this it.

The architecture comprises a mix of both traditional and modern architectural styles; the palace covered with green plants making it a natural and peaceful environment for Panchens.

There are three gates of the New Palace of Panchen. When pass the gates, visitors can view the palace interior, including the Panchen Lama bedrooms, drawing rooms, sutra hall, Buddha hall and Buddhist Guardian Hall. The palace houses a number of precious cultural relics including spectacular frescos. The most famous fresco is "Phakpa Meeting Kublai Khan", depicting Lama Chogyal Phakpa (1235-1280 AD) joining the court of Kublai Khan (1215-1294 AD) as imperial spiritual teacher.