This small but significant monastery and ruined dzong is just north of Lhatse in the village of Lhatse Chöde (Lāzī Zhèn in Chinese). The temple is one of Songtsen Gampo’s demoness-subduing temples; in this case it pins the troublesome demoness’ left hip.
To reach the village head 1km east of Lhatse on the Friendship Hwy to the 5052km mark and then turn north. This road continues for 61km to Phuntsoling Monastery.
You need to have the actual monastery name listed on your permits to avoid a run-in with the overly sensitive local PSB.
