King Gesar
of Tibet

Shilong palace
The Gesar King Shilong Palace is located in Golog county, Qinghai Province, about 18 kilometers from the county seat. According to legend, the Shilong Palace was the residence of King Gesar.
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shilong(Lion-Dragon) palace





The Gesar King Shilong Palace is located in Golog county, Qinghai Province, about 18 kilometers from the county seat.
This palace showcases vivid and colorful sculptures of characters from the Gesar epic. The surrounding mountains are said to have over a thousand gullies pointing towards the palace from the east, west, south, and north. These are believed to form an auspicious "Eight Treasures" pattern, making it a unique and remarkable sight.
The original Shilong Palace fell into ruins over time. Based on local legends, reconstruction began, and after more than a decade of effort, the palace was rebuilt on its original site in Dari County. The main structure was completed in September 2006, and the palace is now open to visitors, with additional buildings still under construction.
The Gesar King Shilong Palace combines majestic and traditional Tibetan architectural styles.
The entrance is built in a simple and dignified Tibetan style, with deep red walls.The main palace features luxurious Tibetan decorations.At the center of the palace is a giant statue of King Gesar, depicted riding a divine horse, radiating power and dominance over the three realms.There are also statues of Gesar’s 30 heroic brothers, each holding weapons, with unique and lifelike expressions that exude strength and determination.
The 10th Panchen Lama personally composed a prayer for the Gesar King Shilong Palace titled A Prayer for Auspiciousness in the Land of Gesar. In this prayer, he called upon deities and protectors to bless the palace.
According to legend, the Shilong Palace was the residence of King Gesar. It is said that the palace's walls were built using stones transported by countless small lions, while the roof was constructed by the divine tiger Nianqing Dala and the divine dragon, hence the name "Shilong Palace." Although its location was widely known in the Golog region of Qinghai, its exact site became obscure in modern times.
After extensive research and verification of the descriptions of Shilong Palace in the Gesar epic, it was finally determined that the palace should be reconstructed at its current location. This means that the Shilong Palace we see today is a reconstruction on its original site, and its historical and cultural significance is beyond measure.
The Dharma King, His Holiness Jigme Phuntsok, taught more than once with his vajra speech: “All the glorious deeds accomplished throughout the life of the Great Lion King Gesar can be understood through this Shilong Palace. Therefore, it is a truly sacred monastery with spiritual power. If sentient beings take refuge in and make offerings to it, they will be freed from disasters and misfortunes throughout their lives, rescued from fear, and the entire region will be liberated from the suffering of hunger, disease, and war. Ultimately, they will be guided onto the path of liberation.”