Dartsedo or Kangding in Chinese was on the historical border between Tibet and China, from Kangding to the west lies Tibetan civilization where as to the east Chinese cultural areas; It was the capital of the Kingdom of Chakla. During its history, Kangding has witnessed many conflicts between Tibetan and …

Upper Wutunsi(Ch) is called Sanggeshung Yago Palden Choejor ling monastery in Tibetan and a Geluk monastery in the Rebkong region of Amdo, the monastery originally built by Rangan Lobsang Dargye in 1650. The head Lamas of this monastery are Drakar Ngakrinpa and Bipa Tsang. Currently there are 270 monks living in the monastery and three …

Lower Wutunsi(Ch) is called Sanggeshung Mago Ganden Phuntsok ling monastery in Tibetan and it is located about 7km from the famous Rongwo monastery of Rebkong. The village where the monastery located also called Sanggeshung Mago. Originally it was a small temple in which the local people worship few statues of …

Sershul/ Shiqu Serchul or Dzachuka is located the bordering of Qinghai and Sichuan province. It’s about 135km east from Jyekundo(Yushu) and 220km west of Manigango. Sershul is found at the upper reaches of Yalong river. The Sershul town itself is not a interesting place, but the outskirt of the town …

Drotsang Gon is a Geluk monastery in Tsongkha, Amdo, currently located in Ledu town or Drotsang in Tibetan. It was founded in 1392 by Samlo Lama Sanggye Tashi under his patron, the Ming Hongwu Emperor. It was built on the site of a Karma Kagyu monastery. It is famous for …