Kham Attractions

Litang Jamchen Chokhorling Monastery (also known as Litang Monastery or Ganden Thubchen Choekhorling) is a prominent Gelugpa (Yellow Hat) monastery located in Litang County within the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province, China. Built in the 16th century by the Third Dalai Lama, the monastery holds a significant place …

Batang Zimei Lake (often referred to as Zimeihu in Chinese) is a beautiful alpine lake located in Batang County, in the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province, China. This stunning lake sits on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, within the Kham region, and is surrounded by pristine …

Litang Renkang Ancient Town (also known as Litang Renkang Old Town) is a culturally significant area in Litang County in the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province, China. It is well-known as a birthplace of the 7th Dalai Lama (Kelzang Gyatso) and several other prominent Tibetan spiritual figures like …

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 …

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 …