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Drepung Monastery, Lhasa · Every August to September
Shoton Festival
At dawn a thangka the size of a building unrolls on the hillside above Lhasa, and the city eats yoghurt.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Lhasa for August 1 to September 5, 2027, round trips of 5 to 10 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Foreigners need a Tibet Travel Permit arranged through an agency at least three weeks ahead; solo travel is not allowed.
- Lhasa sits at 3,650 metres; arrive two days before the unveiling and go slow.
- Lhasa Gonggar airport is about an hour by road from the city; Drepung is 20 minutes west of the centre.
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