Zhiré Monastery

　　Situated within Purang County, on the northern side of the sacred Mount Kailash, this is where three rivers — the White Dragon River, Zhonglongqu, and Zhuomalaqu — converge and flow downward. At an altitude of 5,210 meters, it offers the best view of the mountain’s backside. The site is adorned with prayer stone piles and prayer flags, creating a beautiful scene. It also serves as a resting place for pilgrims. Built in 1964 by Master Gyagyong Ri and renovated in 1986, the monastery faces three peaks that symbolize Guanyin, Manjushri, and Vajrapani, collectively known as the “Rishon Gongbu” (Three Protectors).