Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture (阿坝藏族羌族自治州, Ābà Zàngzú Qiāngzú Zìzhìzhōu) is a region in northern Sichuan Province known for its stunning natural landscapes, deep Tibetan and Qiang cultural roots, and rich Buddhist heritage. With its impressive highlands, sacred monasteries, and diverse ecosystems, Ngawa (also known as Aba) is a …
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Zoige (若尔盖, Ruò’ěrgài in Mandarin) is a captivating Tibetan county located on the northern edge of Sichuan Province, within the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. Known for its vast, high-altitude grasslands, wetland ecosystems, and vibrant Tibetan culture, Zoige is a serene destination often referred to as the “Grassland Paradise.” …
Read More »Tsö / Hezuo གཙོད།
Hezuo (also known as Tsö in Tibetan) is the capital of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province, China. Positioned at an elevation of about 2,900 meters (9,500 feet), Hezuo serves as a central point for Tibetan culture, religion, and commerce in the region. It’s particularly famous for Milarepa Tower, …
Read More »Taktsang Lhamo / Langmusi / སྟག་ཚང་ལྷ་མོ།
Langmusi (also known as Taktsang Lhamo in Tibetan) is a small, picturesque town nestled in the border region between Gansu and Sichuan provinces in western China. Known for its breathtaking natural beauty, Langmusi is surrounded by lush forests, flowing rivers, and the striking hills of the Amdo Tibetan plateau. It …
Read More »Labrang / Xiahe County བསང་ཆུ།
Labrang (also known as Xiahe in Chinese) is a famous Tibetan Buddhist town located in Gansu Province, China, and is home to the Labrang Monastery. This monastery is one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist sites outside the Tibet Autonomous Region and holds a prestigious position among the six major …
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