Samye Monastery. [Photo by Wang Kaihao/China Daily]

"Traditional material gives more flexibility than cement, especially in rainstorm or earthquake," he added. "Surfaces paved with cement are easier to crack amid harsh natural conditions."

Drainage system will be improved to ease impact of rainfall. And rotten lumber in the temple will also be replaced.

With 12-million-yuan ($1.8 million) allocation from the central government, ongoing renovation on the main temple is listed among China's key restoration projects on cultural heritage sites.

Workers from neighboring areas have been hired for the project to revitalize their holy place, and each gets paid 180 yuan a day, which is a good pay in Tibet, according to Champa Tsering.