Garthar Monastery or Huiyuan Temple (Huiyuan Monastery, 惠远寺) in Chinese is a historic Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China. It holds both religious and cultural significance, particularly within the Tibetan Buddhist community, and is nestled in a serene valley with scenic views of …
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The Wolong Panda Center (Wolong National Nature Reserve) is a world-renowned panda conservation and research facility located in the Wolong Valley in Sichuan Province, China. It plays a crucial role in the breeding, conservation, and rehabilitation of giant pandas, one of the world’s most beloved and endangered species. The center …
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The Litang Horse Racing Festival is one of the most famous traditional festivals in the Tibetan Plateau, held annually in Litang County, part of the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China. It usually takes place in early August and lasts for about a week, attracting thousands of visitors …
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The Yushu Horse Racing Festival is a traditional Tibetan festival held annually in Yushu, Qinghai Province, China. This event usually takes place in late July or early August and is one of the most significant cultural celebrations for the Tibetan people, especially in the region of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. …
Read More »Mt Minyak Gongkar མི་ཉག་གངས་དཀར
Mt. Minyak Gongkar, also known as Gongga Shan or Minya Konka, is a majestic mountain located in the eastern part of the Tibetan Plateau, in the Daxue Mountain Range of western Sichuan Province, China. With an elevation of 7,556 meters (24,790 feet), it is the highest peak in Sichuan and …
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