2024 Yushu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)

The world's largest place for making wishes and praying for blessings.

The New Village Mani Stone Pile is located in Xinzhai Village, Jiegu Town, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, at an altitude of over 3,600 meters, and has a history of 300 years. The Mani pile is magnificent and is known as the largest in the world. It is also known as the "world's largest place for making wishes and praying for blessings", with billions of Mani stones. Jiana Mani Stone was once known as a Buddhist holy land comparable to the holy land of Lhasa, and is famous in the "Han, Tibetan, and Hor regions". The New Village Jiana Mani Stone Pile was founded by the first generation of Jiana Living Buddha Dodson Chupa Wang, a Tibetan Buddhist monk. It is now a stone scripture wonder city with a length of 300 meters from east to west, a width of 80 meters from north to south, a height of 4 meters, an area of 24,000 square meters, and 2.5 billion Mani stones. Mani stones are made by Tibetan people carving scriptures, various Buddha statues and auspicious patterns on ordinary white stones, and decorated with colors. Devout monks and believers continue to pile up stone scriptures, and their scale continues to expand over time. The biggest difference in the New Village Jiana Mani Stone Pile is that it is completely formed by spontaneous folk behavior, that is, every time a believer prays for blessings and makes a wish, they add a few Mani stones to it, resulting in a huge Buddhist scripture "ocean" covering an area of 24,000 square meters and a height of about three meters. What power has prompted the formation of this folk frenzy? The reason is a magical place for making wishes and praying for blessings. Mani stone is a product of Tibetan Buddhist culture. It integrates religion and folk art, is an extension of nature worship, a re-creation of megalithic culture, and a product of the integration of this religion and Buddhist culture. In Tibet, various Mani stones and Mani stone piles of different sizes can be seen everywhere. However, there are not many Mani stone cities like Xinzhai with a large scale and a long history. The large area of Jiana Mani Stone Pile and the large number of Mani stones were reviewed by the Shanghai World Guinness Headquarters in January 2005 as the "largest Mani stone pile" and won the Guinness Certificate. The title of "World's First Mani Stone Pile" originated from this.

I rarely use the word "shocking" to describe a place!! Until I came to......

🏕️The scale of Jiana Mani was certified by China's "Big World Guinness" in 2005. The certificate states that "the largest Mani stone pile, Xinzha Jiana Mani stone pile, is 240 meters long in the north, 247 meters long in the south, 61 meters wide in the west, and 73.6 meters wide in the east. The highest point is 6 meters. There are 2.5 billion scriptures carved on the stones. These scriptures are of different sizes and shapes. The large ones are like desktops, and the small ones are only like eggs. They are all engraved with Buddha statues or scriptures. ✅The scale of the Mani pile is rare in the world. It is known as the "world's first stone carving library". The scriptures carved on it have nearly 20 billion characters. ✅There is no concept of numbers. Some people describe it as equivalent to two football fields. This was 20 years ago. Now why is it called the Stone Scripture City? I think when you are in it, you will feel like you are turning a city when you turn around these Mani piles that can no longer be measured by numbers. 📍Qinghai Yushu Xinzha Village Yushu Batang Airport✈️You can stay in the city. The stone pile is very close to the city. No tickets are required. You can buy scriptures and put them on the stone wall to make a wish and pray for blessings. 🎈 (Yushu is the only place in the country where all scenic spots do not require tickets to thank the people of the country for their help during the earthquake)

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📍Changu Temple/temple in Jiegu Town, Yushu, Qinghai ✅Changu Temple is an ancient building in Changu Village, Jiegu Town, Yushu County, Qinghai Province, China. It is one of the largest temples of the White Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The temple was built in the 12th century AD and is famous for building and maintaining the Princess Wencheng Temple. ✅Changu Temple is divided into two temples, about 70 meters apart. The lower temple was built first, and then the upper temple was built. The lower temple is the mother temple. Changu Temple is more than 3,700 meters above sea level and 16 kilometers away from the Princess Wencheng Temple. Changu Temple was announced as the eighth batch of cultural relics protection units in Qinghai Province on April 10, 2008, and its type is ancient architecture. The historical age of Changu Temple is Ming. Earthquake building. ✅Changu Temple was severely damaged in this earthquake, and there were casualties among the monks in the temple. The scriptures, thangkas and other cultural relics were pressed under the ruins. ✅Changu Temple mainly has two main buildings. These two buildings are actually three sutra halls. Now one building has completely collapsed. The blue and yellow roof is directly buckled on a piece of ruins. The other building has collapsed half. The crimson sutra hall is still faintly discernible. This is the most conspicuous "half-pull" building in the green hills. The residences of the living Buddhas and monks on both sides have been completely leveled. The small courtyard where the monks closed the door was left with only white brick walls. There is only one complete building in Changu Temple, which is still standing there. This yellow three-story building was a place where little lamas about 6 years old went to class before the earthquake. ✅Monk There were 260 monks in Changu Temple before the earthquake, but 31 monks were killed in the earthquake, 27 monks were seriously injured, some were transferred for treatment, and some were resettled in other nearby temples. The medical team from Darlag County, Guoluo Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province is treating these monks with minor injuries. In addition, 5 monks are missing.

Qinghai Yushu Princess Wencheng Memorial Hall Travel Guide Sharing

🌈Scenic Spot Features: The Princess Wencheng Memorial Hall is a state-owned museum of cultural relics located in Beina Valley, Yushu City, Qinghai Province. It was established on March 16, 2021. The memorial hall aims to commemorate Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty, who married into Tibet and promoted Han-Tibetan friendship. The establishment date of the memorial hall is March 16, 2021, and its geographical location is in Beina Valley, Yushu City. It belongs to the category of state-owned museums of cultural relics. The exhibition hall area of the memorial hall is 4062 square meters, and it is open to the public for 210 days a year, free of charge. The total number of collections is 106 pieces (sets), mainly exhibiting historical relics and materials related to Princess Wencheng. Through exhibitions and educational activities, it conveys the concept of ethnic friendship and harmonious coexistence. In addition, the architectural style and interior layout of the memorial hall also reflect the integration of Tang and Tibetan cultures, making it an important place to understand the history of Han-Tibetan friendship. 🚗Transportation: Self-driving 👍️Must-visit Attraction: Princess Wencheng Memorial Hall 🚩Queueing Tips: No need to queue 💗Other Tips: The altitude is more than three thousand meters, which is not too high, but you must bring sunscreen. Personal information needs to be registered to enter the memorial hall, and remember to take off your hat.

Beautiful Qinghai, Yushu, Jiegu Monastery.

Surrounded by mountains and white clouds, the lotus platform is born; The red courtyard wall, the golden top, and the prayer flags are flying; The architecture is magnificent, there are many monks, and the cultural relics are rich; This is where the ninth Panchen Lama, who has maintained the unity of the motherland throughout his life, passed away; This is the Sakya Monastery in Yushu, Qinghai. Jiegu Monastery, with its unique religious atmosphere and long history, has become a spiritual land in Yushu travel. It is not only an important place for religious beliefs, but also an excellent place to experience Tibetan culture and scenery. Jiegu Monastery, Tibetan called "Jiegu Dunzhu Luo", means "Jiegu Yichengzhou", located on the Dongmuta Meima Mountain in Jiegu Town, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, at an altitude of 3700 meters, is the Sakya Monastery of the local original Zawu tribe. Jiegu Monastery is famous for its magnificent architecture, many monks, rich cultural relics, and many famous monks in Tibetan areas of our country. The main buildings of Jiegu Monastery include: Dajing Hall, Lecture Hall, Dazhao Hall, Maitreya Hall, Jiana and Wenbao Living Buddha Courtyard, Monk House, etc. The main offerings in the Sutra Hall and the Hall are Sakyamuni Buddha, Lotus Master, Auspicious Goddess, Baozhang Hu Master, Sandalwood Carved Mother and Tibetan Sakya Five Ancestors and other types of copper and gold and high-quality wood carvings. There are more than 3,400 Buddha statues. There are nearly 10,000 volumes of classics such as "Ganzhuer" and "Danzhuer". There are also many precious cultural relics such as the Sakyamuni Thangka donated by Basiba, the Sandalwood Mother Statue, and the Zawu Baihu Ancestral Treasure Knife.

Yushu Xinzhai Jiana Mani Stone Scripture City, a gathering place for Tibetan believers

🌈Scenic Features: A gathering place for Tibetan believers. In 2004, Jiana Mani Stone Scripture City was listed in the Guinness World Records and was hailed as the "world's largest Mani stone pile" and the "world's largest prayer and wish place!! 🚗Scenic Transportation: Self-driving 👍️Must-visit Attraction: Mani Stone Pile 🚩Queue Strategy: No need to queue, follow the crowd to turn the prayer wheels, passing by more than 300 large and small prayer wheels. 💗Other Tips: Yushu Stone Scripture City is not only famous for its large scale but also respected for its rich religious cultural connotation. The city contains a large number of stones engraved with the six-syllable mantra, an important practice in Tibetan Buddhism. People believe that by piling and engraving Mani stones, they can accumulate merit and pray for peace, which is an important manifestation of the religious beliefs of the Tibetan people. In addition, there may be some religious ceremonies and activities around the Stone Scripture City. For believers, this is a place of special religious significance and also an embodiment of religious art.

Starry Sky Concert under the King Gesar Square!

At this moment, the King Gesar Square in Yushu is bustling with people! The songs are melodious, the dances are passionate, and countless glow sticks reflect the moon in the sky! Diplomats from the six Lancang-Mekong countries, representatives of mainstream media, photographers, cultural and tourism enthusiasts, and travel agency representatives are all tracing the origins of the Lancang-Mekong River. Through the 2024 Lancang-Mekong International Image Week launch ceremony, tent tea talks, Gen Z dialogues, starry sky concerts, and field trips, they experience the sentiment of 'drinking from the same river, our destinies are closely linked.'

Exploring Sanjiangyuan Yushu, start with the museum

Sanjiangyuan—Yushu Due to the high altitude and proximity to the sky, the weather is changeable, and everywhere is a scenic spot; due to the rich landforms and species, it has created a diverse ecosystem, and everywhere is a nature reserve. To understand Yushu, start with the Yushu Prefecture Museum, from the preface hall to the natural exhibition area, and then to the cultural exhibition area, to fully understand the source of life, the paradise of wild animals, the harmonious land, and the colorful cultural charm. Travel Tips: 1. The altitude of Yushu Prefecture is about 3600 meters. Do not engage in strenuous exercise when you first arrive to avoid altitude sickness. 2. Open daily from 10:30 to 16:00, closed on Mondays, free of charge and no reservation required. 3. Yushu Prefecture Museum is located next to Gesar King Square and is one of the top ten iconic buildings rebuilt after the Yushu earthquake. It is divided into four parts: the preface hall, the natural exhibition area, the cultural exhibition area, and the temporary exhibition hall.

Yushu after the disaster has spanned 20 years

Because of the Sanjiangyuan Nature Reserve and the earthquake, I came to know Yushu. Later, I went to Yushu via Shiqu County in Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan. Here, I not only saw the earthquake ruins from 12 years ago but also saw the Tongtian River. Reflecting on 'Journey to the West,' I wondered how Wu Cheng'en knew there was really a turtle-shaped hill by the Tongtian River. The Sutra Stone also sparks imagination. The Tongtian River flows into Sichuan and becomes the Jinsha River. In summer, due to mudslides, the river turns into a raging Yellow River, highlighting the difficulty Tang Sanzang and his disciples faced crossing the river back then. Thanks to nationwide post-disaster reconstruction, Yushu's overall cityscape is quite impressive!

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Summer trip to Yushu, Qinghai, a must-visit at the Jiana Mani Stone Scripture City

👉 This is a spiritual sanctuary for believers, an incredible miracle. Jiana Stone Scripture City, with various styles of Mani stones, totaling up to 3 billion pieces, is simply a vast ocean of Buddhist scriptures. 👉 Since the first Jiana Living Buddha began its construction, it has been continuously contributed by believers for over 300 years. Crowds of people come here to turn the scriptures every day, and it is known as the world's largest place for blessings and wishes. 📍 Address: Jiana Mani Stone Scripture City, Xinzai Village, Jiegu Town, Yushu Prefecture, Qinghai 🚘 Transportation: Self-driving or chartered car, this place is at an altitude of 4500 meters, 850 kilometers from Xining, located 6km east of Jiegu Town, the seat of Yushu Prefecture ❤️ Features: Huge scale, long history! Jiana Mani Stone Scripture City was listed in the Guinness World Records in 2002. 👉 Activities 1️⃣ The Stone Scripture City covers a rectangular area, about the size of three football fields, all piled with Mani stones engraved with scriptures and Buddha images, and a circle around it is about 3 kilometers. 2️⃣ In addition to the Mani stone piles, there is a large scripture hall, a Buddha hall, 10 large scripture cylinders, more than 300 small scripture cylinders, and dozens of Buddha towers, together forming the grand layout of the Stone Scripture City. Xinzai Jiana Mani Stone Scripture City

Natural Museum More Popular than Historical Ones (Yushu)

One of the iconic buildings rebuilt after the disaster, it is not small in size, but the preciousness of the exhibits, hardware facilities, and exhibition levels are quite average. Most of the displays are in the form of pictures and texts. The opening hours are from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 to 16:30. The reason for the late opening and early closing is officially explained: because we don't rest at noon . The first floor focuses on natural ecology, divided into the Sanjiangyuan Natural Ecology Exhibition and the Hoh Xil Exhibition Center, which centrally display the landforms, protection status, and rare flora and fauna of this area. The typical plant and animal specimens of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and large-scale landform models are very worth seeing. There is also a large screen that continuously plays documentaries about the Hoh Xil area, which is very helpful for understanding the ecological situation of the region. The temporary exhibition hall currently exhibits rock paintings, um 😓, all pictures. The second floor focuses on humanities, divided into the History Hall, Folk Customs Hall, and Religious Art and Culture Hall. The History Hall mainly features murals and text introductions, mainly describing the life stories of major historical figures in the Yushu area. The Folk Customs and Religious Halls have some artifacts with local characteristics, which are still worth seeing. The entire visit takes about two hours, so don't have too high expectations .

The world's largest Mani stone pile (Yushu)

The New Zhaigai Mani stone pile is said to have been created by the high monk of Jiegu Monastery, the first generation Jiana Living Buddha Dodé Songqu Pawan, and now it has formed a magnificent city with a length of 300 meters from east to west, a width of 80 meters from north to south, a height of 4 meters, covering an area of 24,000 square meters, and containing 2.5 billion Mani stones. Moreover, as time goes on, this scale is still expanding. The stone pile is mostly composed of red and white stones, engraved with scriptures or Buddha images on them. Each stone represents faith and devotion. The Tibetans here walk around the Mani pile, chanting prayers, seeking blessings from the heavens and protection from the gods and Buddhas. In the Tibetan areas, various Mani stones and Mani piles of different sizes can be seen everywhere. However, it is rare to see one as large and with such a long history as the New Zhaigai Mani Stone City. On both sides of the street, there are stalls selling various types of stones, and according to the requests of the guests, they choose the appropriate category to place in different locations. On the side close to the Mani stone pile, there is a long row of prayer wheels, with bustling believers shuttling through them to pray for blessings. This is a very primitive place with few tourists. For friends who want to understand the local customs, ethnic beliefs, it is definitely not to be missed

The Sakya Monastery (Yushu) Reborn from the Ashes after the Earthquake

Jiegu Monastery is located on Jiegu Mountain in the northeast of Yushu. The monastery is built along the mountain, with temples and monk quarters arranged in an orderly manner. From a distance, it looks like a multi-story pavilion. Historically, it has always been the main monastery of the Sakya sect in the Yushu area. Before the disaster that shocked the world, Yushu was not very well-known. It was the earthquake in 2010 that brought national grief and imprinted this name in the hearts of the people. Today, Yushu has swept away the shadows of the past and rebuilt a beautiful homeland with the support of people across the country. Standing in this grand, majestic, and solemn monastery, with its red walls, golden roofs, white towers, and colorful prayer flags, you can hardly find any traces of the disaster. From the platform, you can overlook the entire city of Yushu, with blue skies, white clouds, surrounding mountains, meandering rivers, houses, villages, and bustling crowds. The magnificent scenery is all in view, and the quiet and peaceful atmosphere is enchanting. Speaking of the Sakya sect, one must mention the Liangzhou Alliance. It is an important turning point in Tibetan history, providing a legal basis for sovereignty and laying the foundation for the Sakya sect to be ranked among the four major sects. The two most famous masters of the sect, Sakya Pandita and Phagpa, made indelible contributions to the alliance and the completion of unification. As an important temple of the Sakya sect, Jiegu Monastery houses the Thangka of Shakyamuni and the sandalwood statue of Tara given by Phagpa. It is also the place where the Ninth Panchen Lama, who dedicated his life to maintaining national unity, passed away. The most famous monk of this monastery is the first Gana Rinpoche, the founder of the "World's Largest Mani Pile" ☞ Xinzhai Mani City. We visited Jiegu Monastery in mid-June. Unfortunately, the main hall was not open. We don't know if it was due to the summer retreat or some other reason. We could only wander around the monastery and soak up some Buddhist atmosphere.

Qinghai Journey 32

Qinghai Journey 32 2024.06.28 Beijing time 09:20, the exploration of the Hoh Xil journey has reached today's second stop: the Leba Gorge Petroglyph Scenic Area. Leba Gorge: in Tibetan, it means 'Beautiful Gorge'. The natural scenery here is magical and enchanting, with the historical and cultural relic Wen Cheng Princess Temple at the mouth of the gorge, and more than a dozen petroglyphs inside the gorge. The main subjects of the Leba Gorge petroglyphs are Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, pilgrims, and auspicious beasts. The Leba Gorge petroglyphs are located on the banks of the Tongtian River in Yushu Prefecture. Walking along a mountain path by the Tongtian River to get here, one will experience two completely different emotions: the noise and grandeur of the Tongtian River, and the tranquility and sanctity of the Leba Gorge petroglyphs. The petroglyphs of Leba Gorge are carved facing the river, situated at the mouth of the gorge. The lush vegetation within the gorge can hardly conceal the mysterious atmosphere emanating from the petroglyphs and the countless Mani stone carvings scattered throughout the gorge. From the Buddha image at the mouth of the gorge from the end of the Tang Dynasty to the Mani stones made today, you can witness the entire history of Tibetan religious stone carvings. Admiring the scenery here is reminiscent of the petroglyphs in the Helan Mountains and the rock art in the Ikma Valley of Dedan, Saudi Arabia, with a touch of genius in their similarities. Northwest China Travel Guide

Jiegu Monastery

Jiegu Monastery is located to the east of Jiegu Town, known far and wide in the Tibetan areas of China for its magnificent architecture, numerous monks, rich cultural relics, and many eminent disciples. In Tibetan, it is called 'Jiegu Dondrub Lha', which means 'Jiegu Righteous Island'. Situated on the north of Mita Memar Mountain in Jiegu Town, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, it is a Sakya sect monastery of the local original Zhabu tribe. Located on Jiegu Mountain to the east of Jiegu Town in Yushu, its Tibetan name 'Jiegu Dondrub Leng' also means 'Jiegu Righteous Island'. It is the main monastery of the Sakya sect in Qinghai Province. The main buildings include: 2 scripture halls, 220 monk cells, and the main structure 'Duwen Zhou Jiacuo' can accommodate 100 monks chanting scriptures. The lecture hall, Dazhao Hall, Maitreya Hall, and the Jiana and Wenbao Living Buddha Institutes each have their own characteristics. Here lies the 'World's Largest Mani Stone Mound', made of mani stones engraved with the six-syllable mantra 'Om Mani Padme Hum', translated into Chinese as 'Ah! Holy Buddha on the Lotus Throne! Oh!'. Some mani stones are also engraved with scriptures or Buddha images, and countless 'mani stones' are arranged to form a wall of scripture stones. There are already 260 million mani stones, forming a city of mani stones. The stone walls and alleys are hung with colorful prayer flags printed with scriptures and Buddha images, and a red stupa stands in the center of the stone city. Jiegu Monastery is located to the east of Jiegu Town, famous for its magnificent architecture, numerous monks, rich cultural relics, and many eminent disciples in the Tibetan areas of our country. The halls and monk cells are scattered and stand tall on the hillside. The mani stone mounds of Jiegu Monastery are world-renowned. The first Jiana Living Buddha settled in the village of Xinzhai to the east of the town in his later years and built the mani mound here, known as 'Jiana Mani Mound' or 'Xinzhai Mani Mound'. As time passed, the volume of the mani stone mounds here grew larger and larger. Over 200 years, more than 2.5 billion mani stones have been accumulated, making it the 'World's Largest Mani Stone Mound', and an outstanding representative of Tibetan religious culture.

The Mani stone pile of Yushu

I was amazed by the countless Mani stones at the Jiana Mani pile in Yushu, Qinghai. Numerous devotees circled around the hundreds of thousands of Mani piles to chant scriptures, and I followed the crowd for a large loop. Among them, the old and the young, men and women, devoutly turned their prayer wheels and walked tirelessly, chanting sutras from their lips, a sincerity that touches the heart.

Free Admission｜Qinghai—Yushu

In 2010, a major earthquake occurred in Yushu, causing many people to die. People from all over the country gave great help to Yushu. Therefore, to thank the aid from the compatriots across the country, Yushu decided that all scenic spots in the area would be free of charge, permanently. This place is more mysterious than Tibet, more primitive than Xinjiang, and as sacred as Sichuan. It is even a paradise for travelers, ranking among the top in China. It is Qinghai Yushu. 🚉Travel Guide: ✈️You can choose to fly to Yushu Batang Airport 🚅You can choose to take a bullet train to Xining, and then depart from Xining to Yushu Recommended attractions: Hoh Xil This is a sacred place to witness life and faith, a paradise for rare wild animals. On the way, you can see snow-capped mountains and grasslands, lakes and wetlands, and groups of wild animals. △The core area is prohibited to enter, only for distant viewing, please pay attention to safety! Sanjiangyuan China's first national park, where the mountains stand tall, on both sides of the Yellow River, presenting a fascinating picture. Coming here is like walking into a huge natural zoo: Tibetan antelopes, wild donkeys, and wild yaks can be seen everywhere Chumar River Under the sun, the Chumar River looks like rocks washed by water, and also like the 'blood of the earth', which is really amazing Jiegu Temple The temple and the monks' houses are well-arranged, towering above the hill. Standing here, you can see the whole town, which is very spectacular and vast Gaer Temple This is an ancient temple hanging on a cliff, with an altitude of more than 3700 meters. It is the largest temple in the White Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. You can visit the treasure of the temple, a pair of peculiar prayer wheels. It is said that this pair of prayer wheels was the dowry brought by Princess Wencheng when she married Songtsen Gampo, and was later placed in Gaer Temple Baizha Ancient Salt Field An ancient salt field with a longer history than Chaka Salt Lake, still using the ancient salt-making process. The scenery is pleasant in summer, with mountains, grasslands, wheat fields, and ancient villages, forming a picture Xinzha Mani Stone Scripture City At an altitude of more than 3600 meters, the Mani pile is magnificent and is known as 'the largest place in the world for making wishes'. Although these characters are mysterious and difficult to understand, they are as elegant as artworks Yushu Horse Racing Festival The largest Tibetan carnival in Qinghai, held on the Zaxi Grassland from July 25 to August 1 every year. Those who are going to play recently can pay attention The name 'Yushu' is translated from Tibetan, meaning 'ruins'. There are countless praises for this place: 'Ocean of Song and Dance', 'Hometown of Song and Dance', 'Ancestor of Famous Mountains', 'Source of Rivers', 'Land of Yaks', 'The Closest Place to the Sky in the World'.

Xinzhai Mani pile, a devout place

Xinzhai Mani stone pile is located in Xinzhai Village, Jiegu Town, where the government of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province is located, with an altitude of nearly 4000 meters. It is said to have been founded by the first generation of Tibetan Buddhism high monk Jiana Living Buddha Dodson Quepawang. Here you can see many Tibetan Buddhist believers, turning the prayer wheel, very devout. The total number of Mani stones here exceeds 2.5 billion, making it the largest in the world, and it is also known as "the largest place in the world for making wishes". Mani stones are ordinary white stones on which Tibetan people carve scriptures, various Buddha images and auspicious patterns. Many of them are carved with six-word proverbs and decorated with five colors. It is very exquisite and spectacular, and it is a very good place to experience Tibetan Buddhist culture. Transportation: It is about 10 yuan by taxi from the city center of Jiegu Town in Yushu City. Accommodation: There are many hotels nearby to choose from. Food: The large Xunhua noodle slices in the city, the impression of Jiegu and the Nan hot pot, etc.

【Jiegu Yichengzhou - Jiegu Temple in Yushu, Qinghai】

Jiegu Temple is located on the Dongjiegu Mountain in Jiegu Town, Yushu City, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. It is a very famous Sakya sect temple in the Yushu area. In Tibetan, it is called 'Jiegu Dunzhu Leng', which means 'Jiegu Yichengzhou'. Jiegu Temple is built on the mountain, with majestic architecture, numerous monks, and well-arranged halls and monk houses. Looking up the mountain, it looks like multi-storey pavilions are dotted on the mountainside. The main building of Jiegu Temple, 'Duwen Sangzhou Jiaco' lecture hall can accommodate thousands of people chanting sutras at the same time. The main Buddha in the sutra hall and the main hall is Sakyamuni, Master Padmasambhava, Goddess of Auspiciousness, Sandalwood Carved Tara and the Five Ancestors of Sakya in Tibet, etc. There are more than 3,400 various types of copper gilt Buddha statues and wooden Buddha statues. Jiegu Temple also treasures nearly 10,000 volumes of Tibetan Buddhist classics such as 'Ganzhuer' and 'Danzhuer', as well as many precious cultural relics such as Sakyamuni and Tara statues given by Basiba, and a treasure knife handed down by Zawu Baihu. There is also a statue of Sakyamuni preaching to his five disciples under the Bodhi tree on Jiegu Mountain. When visiting, I was puzzled as to why there are so many elements of Han Buddhism here. It was not until I went to the Princess Wencheng Temple that I suddenly realized that it should have been brought by Princess Wencheng when she married. Jiegu Temple is a good place to understand the Tibetan Buddhist culture in the Yushu area. There have been many high monks in the history of Jiegu Temple. The most famous is the first generation Jiana Living Buddha. Jiana Living Buddha is talented and has created more than 100 dances of 'Duo Xiang Qiu Zhuo', making the Yushu area a famous Tibetan song and dance hometown. About 5 kilometers away from Jiegu Temple, the Jiana Mani Stone Sutra City, which was also created by Jiana Living Buddha, is very large and visually shocking. Every day, many devout Tibetan compatriots turn the scriptures here. The scale of Jiana Mani Stone Sutra City is the largest in the world, known as 'the largest place in the world for praying and making wishes'. The number of Mani stones here reaches tens of billions. 【✍🏻Tourist suggestion】It is recommended to leave half a day to a day for visiting. Yushu is high in altitude, so you need to visit according to your physical strength. The lecture hall, Dazhao Hall and Maitreya Hall are must-visit places. Whether to visit Jiana and Wenbao Living Buddha's courtyard depends on personal preference. The halls and monk houses of Jiegu Temple are well-arranged and towering on the hill. From Jiegu Temple, you can overlook Jiegu Town. 【📍Address】On Dongjiegu Mountain in Jiegu Town, Yushu City, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province 【⏰Tour time】8:00-17:00 【🎫Ticket】Free 【✈️Transportation】At present, there is no train service in Yushu, you can only take a plane or drive by yourself. There are not many flights, and it is more convenient to drive by yourself. You can also enjoy the beautiful Qinghai along the way. Just navigate to Jiegu Temple to arrive

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This is the only city in China with free admission. The name "Yushu" is a Tibetan translation, meaning "ruins". The reputation here can't be counted with one hand: "Sea of Dance", "Hometown of Dance", "Ancestor of Famous Mountains", "Source of Rivers", "Land of Yaks", "The world closest to the sky"... -Yushu occupies one-third of Qinghai, and it also occupies one-third of the beauty of Qinghai. The average altitude is over 4000 meters. Although it lacks oxygen, it does not lack faith. It's not Tibet, but it feels the power of faith more than Tibet. The travel strategy is for four days and three nights 1️⃣day 1 Yushu You can fly directly to Yushu Batang Airport from Chengdu or Xining. I can fly from Chengdu to Yushu City in an hour and a half. Take a taxi to Yushu City for half an hour. The average altitude here is about 4000 pounds. After arriving in the city, you can rest for a while, and then visit the highest point in the city: Jiegu Temple tourist area. This is the highest temple in the city. The temple is built on the mountain, and the temple and the monks' houses are scattered together. Accommodation: You can stay at the Gesar Palace Hotel, which should be one of the best hotels in the city, and the accommodation conditions are also good. -2️⃣day 2 Zhiduo County You can set off to Zhiduo County in the morning, two and a half hours drive from Yushu City. You can see a lot of beautiful scenery along the way. In Tibetan, "Zhiduo" means "source of the Yangtze River", also known as "the first county of the Yangtze River". It is known as the source of the Yangtze River, the animal kingdom, and the water tower of China. It is also the Sanjiangyuan National Park, and China's first national park. In the afternoon, it takes about three and a half hours from Zhiduo County to Chumar River (Red River). The Chumar River belongs to the Yangtze River Source Nature Reserve, and the upstream area is the core area of the Kekexili Reserve. The rivers here flow through flat beaches, fantasizing about colorful and ever-changing gorgeous pictures. In an instant, nature cannot be captured in full view, and stay overnight in many counties. Accommodation: Ling·Gesar Queen's Hotel, there is more food around. -3️⃣day 3 Yushu It takes two and a half hours to drive back to Yushu from Zhiduo County. You can go to see the Mani pile, mainly the accumulation of white stones, used for prayer, carved with Buddha or scriptures. The Tibetans here will circle around the Mani pile, read words, call God, and pray for God's gifts and blessings. In the afternoon, you can visit the Princess Wencheng Temple. The Princess Wencheng Temple was built in the Tang Dynasty and has a history of more than 1300 years. It is one of the important cultural relics of the Tang Fan Ancient Road.