A thangka, also spelled as “tangka,” “thankga,” or “tanka,” is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton, silk appliqué, or paper, usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala. The word “thangka” means “recorded message” in Tibetan, reflecting its use as a teaching tool or visual aid in religious practice. …

Danba County (丹巴县), located in the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China, is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, unique architecture, and rich Tibetan culture. Often referred to as the “Kingdom of Thousands of Ancient Watchtowers,” Danba is a picturesque destination, known for its photogenic Tibetan villages, rivers, …

The dominant landscape of the Seven Lakes of Shambhala is the bead-like glacial lakes developed in U-shaped glacial valleys arranged at equal intervals in the northeast direction. Its origin and shape are rare in Sichuan and even in China. In high altitude areas, in such a narrow area Several beaded …

Guide Danxia Geopark is famous for its colorful Danxia landforms. Located in Guide county near the yellow river, 100km south of Xining. The Danxia here is colorful and diverse in shape. It is very spectacular and is a good place for photography. The geopark covers a large area, including Akong …

Sacred Mt Kawa Lori is located at 90 kilometers away from Nyarong. Highly worshipped by followers of Bonpo and Tibetan Buddhism. Legend has it that after worshipping this mountain, one will have prosperous financial luck and continuous happiness. This mountain has an altitude of 5995 meters and is covered in …