Sichuan Tibetan Area

Tagong Monastery (塔公寺), also known as “Small Jokhang Temple,” is a renowned Sakya sect (also known as the Flower School) monastery in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China. With a history spanning over a thousand years, it stands alongside other prominent monasteries like Yarchen Monastery and Larung Gar (Seda Buddhist Institute). In the Tibetan […]

Mount Gongga, also known as Minya Konka (贡嘎山, Gongga Mountain), is a majestic mountain located in the eastern part of the Tibetan Plateau, China. As the highest peak in Sichuan province and one of the tallest outside the Himalayas, it soars to an impressive elevation of 7,556 meters (24,790 feet) above sea level (How was

Tagong Grassland (塔公草原) is situated in the northwest of Kangding City, 113 kilometers away, in the Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province, along the sides of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway. In Tibetan, “Tagong” means “a place loved by Bodhisattva.” Nestled against the renowned Yala Holy Mountain, the grassland boasts a flat terrain, abundant water, and

Zheduo Mountain (折多山), situated within the territory of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, boasts an elevation of approximately 4,962 meters. The mountain pass stands at an altitude of 4,298 meters, creating a dramatic elevation difference of 1,800 meters with Kangding City. Referred to as the “First Gateway of Kangba,” it marks the initial

The Mugecuo Scenic Area (木格措风景区) is a breathtaking natural wonder nestled in the heart of Sichuan Province, China. Spanning over a vast expanse of land, this enchanting landscape showcases a harmonious blend of picturesque lakes, lush forests, and majestic mountains. The area derives its name from the crystal-clear Mugecuo Lake, which reflects the surrounding snow-capped