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Shachung monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Eastern Tibet and the oldest of Four Northern Grand monasteries. It was founded in1349 by Chojye Dhondup Rinchen and situated in Palung county of Amdo Tibet, about 113km from Xining city. Paradise on earth, Shachung was built on a mountain ridge shaped like a Garuda bird, overlooking the zig-zag follow of great Yellow River through Tibetan farming fields on both side. Monastery provide a nice hiking on your way up into the mountain along with the beautiful views scenic forest, hills and the paradise of the landscape.
