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The Three Art Masterpieces of Kumbum Monastery Piled Embroidery: A unique Tibetan embroidery art form that uses various techniques such as embroidery, piling, and splicing to create various patterns from materials such as silk, colored cloth, and embroidered pieces, which are then sewn onto cloth or paper curtains. Piled embroidery features bright colors, exquisite composition, and rich Tibetan style and religious colors. Murals: The murals of Kumbum Monastery are distributed in various halls and corridors, and their contents are mostly Buddhist stories and figure paintings. These murals have delicate brushstrokes and soft colors, with both the refinement of Han Chinese painting and the unique charm of Tibetan art. They are not only a medium for the spread of Buddhist culture, but also an important source of information for studying Tibetan history and culture. Butter Sculpture: Butter sculpture is a sculptural art form made of butter, commonly found in Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. Monks use butter, flour, pigments and other materials, carefully carved and shaped to create a variety of flowers, figures and animal images. Butter sculptures are brightly colored and lifelike, serving both as props for religious rituals and as a stage for monks to display their artistic talents. *Ticketing Guide: 1. Tickets can be booked online or offline, but be sure to redeem a paper ticket at the self-service ticket machine, as tickets are checked at each courtyard before entry is permitted. 2. Peak season (April 1–October 31): CNY 70; off-season (November 1–March 31): CNY 40. Half price with student ID. © Food Recommendations: After visiting Kumbum Monastery, you can sample local specialties such as highland barley wine, butter tea, and Tibetan zanba. In addition, you can also try some authentic Qinghai snacks, such as hand-grabbed mutton and yak hot pot.