Gonlung Jampa Ling is an important Geluk monastery in Amdo that was founded in 1604 by Gelse Donyo Chokyi Gyatso. The site was visited by the Third Dalai Lama and Fourth Dalai Lama prior to its founding. Regarded as one of the four great monasteries of the north, it is …

Litang County (理塘县), located in the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China, is a remote and rugged area known for its stunning landscapes, rich Tibetan culture, and spiritual significance. It is often referred to as the “Highest County in the World” due to its elevation, which averages around …

Jiuzhaigou is a national reserve of natural beauty with spectacular jagged alpine mountains rising above cedar forest around a picturesque landscape of crystal clear, various coloured ponds, lakes, waterfalls, caves and other beautiful features. Jiuzhaigou means Nine Settlement Valleys and its from Tibetan name Dzitsa Degu. The nine settlements are …

Mount Siguniang (Four Sisters Mountain, 四姑娘山) is a stunning mountain range located in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture in western Sichuan Province, China. It is part of the Qionglai Mountains and is one of the most popular destinations for trekking, mountaineering, and nature enthusiasts in China. The name …

Dzogchen Monastery is one of the most important and influential monasteries of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. It is located in the remote Kham region of eastern Tibet, now part of Sichuan Province, China. Founded in the 17th century, Dzogchen Monastery is a center for Dzogchen teachings, the highest …