Tso Monastery, officially Geden Choeling, is a historic Gelug site in Hezuo. Founded in 1673, it features traditional Tibetan architecture and a serene prayer hall. Its greatest highlight is the nine‑storey Milarepa Pagoda, a rare shrine dedicated to the revered ascetic master Milarepa. Built in 1777 and later reconstructed, the 40‑metre pagoda houses over 1,700 statues and fine murals. Please keep quiet, walk clockwise and refrain from taking photos inside the pagoda out of respect for local faith.
Gannan ཀན་ལྷོ། Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
The Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture is located in southern Gansu Province, on the northeastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau. Often described as a gateway to Amdo Tibet, Gannan offers vast grasslands, important monasteries, nomadic culture, and a quieter, less-visited Tibetan […]
Amdo Monlam Festival 2027: Complete Guide to Tibet’s Great Prayer Celebration
History The Monlam Festival (Tibetan: སྨོན་ལམ།, meaning “Prayer Festival”), also known as the Great Prayer Festival, is one of the most important religious festivals in Tibetan Buddhism, particularly in the Amdo region of Tibet (present-day Qinghai Province). It is celebrated […]



