Travel with us on the Tibetan Plateau
Travel with us on the Tibetan Plateau
Travel with us on the Tibetan Plateau
Dege County (德格县), located in the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China, is a renowned center for Tibetan culture, religion, and history. Often referred to as the “Heart of Tibetan Culture,” Dege is famous for its ancient monasteries, stunning mountain […]
Luohuo County (also known as Luhuo County, 炉霍县), situated in the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China, is a scenic and culturally rich destination within the Tibetan Plateau. This county, characterized by its high-altitude grasslands, sacred mountains, and traditional Tibetan […]
Zhiduo County (治多县) is located in the Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province, China. Known for its rugged natural beauty and position in the Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve (Three-River Source), Zhiduo sits at the source of the Yangtze River (called the “Tongtian […]
Nangchen County (囊谦县), also spelled Nangqên, is located in the Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province, China. This county is part of the traditional Tibetan region of Kham and is known for its stunning mountainous landscapes, rich Tibetan culture, and significant religious […]
The Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture lies in southern Qinghai Province, deep in the heart of the Amdo region of Tibet. Known as one of the most culturally preserved Tibetan areas in China, Yushu is often called the “spiritual homeland of […]
The 25 holy sacred pilgrimage sites in Amdo and Kham are divided as 5 sets of 5 places associated to enlightened body. mind. speech. qualities and activities: Enlightened Body Kyadrak Sengé Dzong (skyo brag seng ge rdzong) in Upper Yalong […]
The Purba Cham (ཕུར་པའི་འཆམ་) is a specific, wrathful ritual dance centered on the deity Vajrakilaya (Tibetan: Dorje Phurba), the “Adamantine Dagger.” This is a major Vajrakilaya (Dorje Phurba) empowerment and practice assembly established at Dzogchen Monastery in the late 19th […]
The Litang Horse Racing Festival is one of the most famous traditional festivals in the Tibetan Plateau, held annually in Litang County, part of the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China. It usually takes place in early August […]
The Yushu Horse Racing Festival is one of the most important and colorful traditional festivals in the Amdo region of Tibet, held annually in Yushu (Jyekundo), Qinghai Province. Deeply rooted in Tibetan nomadic culture, the festival celebrates horsemanship, bravery, community pride, […]