Located at the "Hero City" called Gyantse, Palcho Monastery or Pelkor Chode Monastery is a key cultural relic under state-level protection. Founded in 15th century, the monastery consists of three Tibetan Buddhist sects including Sakya sect Kadam sect and Gelug sect. Combing Buddhist pagodas with temples, Palcho Monastery is a unique Tibetan Buddhist monastic architecture with complex structures. [Photo/Xinhua]

Located at the "Hero City" called Gyantse, Palcho Monastery or Pelkor Chode Monastery is a key cultural relic under state-level protection. Founded in 15th century, the monastery consists of three Tibetan Buddhist sects including Sakya sect Kadam sect and Gelug sect. Combing Buddhist pagodas with temples, Palcho Monastery is a unique Tibetan Buddhist monastic architecture with complex structures. [Photo/Xinhua]

Located at the "Hero City" called Gyantse, Palcho Monastery or Pelkor Chode Monastery is a key cultural relic under state-level protection. Founded in 15th century, the monastery consists of three Tibetan Buddhist sects including Sakya sect Kadam sect and Gelug sect. Combing Buddhist pagodas with temples, Palcho Monastery is a unique Tibetan Buddhist monastic architecture with complex structures. [Photo/Xinhua]

Located at the "Hero City" called Gyantse, Palcho Monastery or Pelkor Chode Monastery is a key cultural relic under state-level protection. Founded in 15th century, the monastery consists of three Tibetan Buddhist sects including Sakya sect Kadam sect and Gelug sect. Combing Buddhist pagodas with temples, Palcho Monastery is a unique Tibetan Buddhist monastic architecture with complex structures. [Photo/Xinhua]

Located at the "Hero City" called Gyantse, Palcho Monastery or Pelkor Chode Monastery is a key cultural relic under state-level protection. Founded in 15th century, the monastery consists of three Tibetan Buddhist sects including Sakya sect Kadam sect and Gelug sect. Combing Buddhist pagodas with temples, Palcho Monastery is a unique Tibetan Buddhist monastic architecture with complex structures. [Photo/Xinhua]