Southwest of Shigatse, in the small town of Gyantse sits the Pelkor Chode Monastery, home to several hundred monks.

The site is actually a collection of monasteries that were founded in 1418. There is a temple inside the complex with a large collection of unique Buddhist art inside and monks practicing their daily prayers and mantras. Although the monastery compound used to house many more monks than it does today, the site is well maintained by the Gelugpa sect and the monks that still reside at the Pelkor Chode.

The halls and chapels of the monastery are not lit so it's a good idea to bring a flashlight.