Deemed as the symbol of the monastery, the spectacular stupa consists of hundreds of chapels in layers, housing about a hundred thousand images of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Vajras, Dharma Kings, Arhats, Disciples and great adepts of different orders in Tibetan Buddhist history, and outstanding figures in Tibetan history such as Songtsen Gampo and Trisong Detsen, including about 3,000 statues, so it is called Myriad Buddhas Stupa. Covering a space of 2,200 square meters, the stupa has totally 108 gates and 77 chapels, each of which has a dominant religious figure and murals. The elegant structure is worthy of a visit. This Tibetan rug factory on the east side of Gyantse continues a long tradition of Tsang rug making. Carding, spinning and dyeing of wool are done on the premises.
Modern technology extends to treadle spinning wheels and electric finishing scissors.
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