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Jiegu Temple

Jiegu Temple

4.4
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Jiegu Temple is called "Jiegu Dunzhu 椤" in Tibetan, which means "Jiegu Yichengzhou". Jiegu Temple is famous in Tibetan areas of my country for its magnificent architecture, numerous monks, rich cultural relics, and many eminent monks. The entire monastery is built on the mountain, and it looks like a multi-storey pavilion from a distance. The main building "Duwen Sangzhou Gyatso" scripture hall is designed by the Sabian Temple Da Khenpo Bad Qiujun and the living Buddha I of Gana, a number of Songque Pawen designs. , With the support of Dege Dzogchen Monastery, Zhawu Maigen Living Buddha presided over the construction, which can accommodate 1000 Zhawa chanting. In addition, the Lecture Hall, Jokhang Hall, Maitreya Hall, Jiana and Wenbao Living Buddha Institute are all large in scale and have their own characteristics.Yushu City · 2 km from downtown
Gyanak Mani in Xinzhai

Gyanak Mani in Xinzhai

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新寨嘉那嘛呢石经城 was built in 1715. It was founded by the first Gyanak Songchö Palden of Jiegu Monastery, which is why it is also known as the "Gyanak Mani Pile."Mani pilesare called "Doboong" in Tibetan, meaning "100,000 scripture stones." To the south isXinzhai Monastery, and the other sides are walled with Mani stones, with prayer flags hanging high on the walls. Over more than 300 years of accumulation, it is said that there were once 2.5 billion Mani stones of various kinds. These scripture stones vary in size and shape, with some as large as a tabletop and others as small as an egg. They are all engraved with Buddhist images, most commonly the Tibetan six-syllable mantra. Especially precious are the tens of thousands of exquisite Mani stones engraved with laws, calendars, art treatises, and various Buddhist images. Some have entire sets of Buddhist scriptures carved onto many stones, even including the back and front covers, forming sets of "scripture books." To the east of theMani pileare eight white pagodas and a huge prayer wheel. The other side is almost entirely covered with Mani stones carved with Buddhist images, featuring exquisite craftsmanship and harmonious color combinations. Many stone carvers live in Xinzhai. At the foot of this Mani city, they carve devoutly to accumulate merit for themselves and pray for all sentient beings, accompanied by the clinking sound of stone carving and the six-syllable mantra chanted from their mouths.Yushu City · 5.4 km from downtown
Princess Wencheng Temple

Princess Wencheng Temple

3.9
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59 reviews
Princess Wencheng Temple, located in Bainagou, south of Jiegu Town, is more than 3,700 meters above sea level, with an area of more than 80 square meters and a height of 13 meters. It is built on a rock cliff. The Buddhist hall is exquisite, quiet and elegant. The main Buddha statue enshrined in the Buddhist hall is called "Jue Nang Ba Nuo Ze" in Tibetan. According to legend, this Buddha statue has the same blessing and virtue as the Sakyamuni statue enshrined in the Jokhang Temple. It has a history of more than 1,300 years. The main Buddha, located in the middle and about 8 meters high, is dignified, dignified, demure and kind, and sits on the double lion pedestal. The other eight Bodhisattvas have both the early style of Tubo and the artistic characteristics of the Central Plains of the early Tang Dynasty. On the rock wall near the Buddhist hall, there are neatly carved Buddhist scriptures in both Tibetan and Chinese languages, "The King Sutra of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva" and "The Heart Sutra of Prajna Paramita", as well as many lines of Sanskrit and Chinese, Buddhist pagodas, and six characters. Truth etc. Under the cliff 20 meters to the right of the Buddhist hall, there is a clear mirror-like spring called Princess Spring. According to legend, Princess Wencheng used to wash up by the spring during her stay here. This Buddhist hall is a relatively magnificent and precious historical and cultural relic left by Princess Wencheng when she entered Tibet in the 15th year of Tang Zhenguan (AD 641). Statues were erected on the stone walls to show their nostalgia, so a temple was built. This temple has become a symbol of unity between Tibetans and Han, and a Buddhist hall for believers to worship. The incense is full of incense and it lasts for a long time. The local Tibetan people regard it as a "Blessed Land" on the Yushu Plateau.Yushu City · 12.5 km from downtown
Gesar Square

Gesar Square

3.1
4.3/5
12 reviews
It is the central square for civic activities and city celebrations, and an architectural symbol in the ancient town.Yushu City · 951m from downtown
Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve

Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve

4.7
4.5/5
63 reviews
Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserveis located in the southern part of Qinghai Province, bordering Sichuan Province to the east and Golmud City and Dulan County of Qinghai Province to the north. It covers a total area of over 316,000 km2. Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve is the source of the Yangtze River, Yellow River, and Lancang River. The reserve has four notable characteristics: First, it is one of the largest nature reserves in China, with an area equivalent to twice the size of Shandong Province. Second, it is a high-altitude wetland in China, with an average elevation of around 4,000 m. According to preliminary calculations by scientists, 25% of the Yangtze River's total water volume, 49% of the Yellow River's total water volume, and 15% of the Lancang River's total water volume originate from this region. Third, it is a region with concentrated biodiversity in high-altitude areas of the world, with a wide variety of wildlife. Fourth, the ecosystem of the Three Rivers basin is highly sensitive. Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reservealso includesGyaring Lake and Ngoring Lake, which are known as the "sister lakes at the source of the Yellow River," and is therefore hailed as the "Water Tower of China."Chindu · 22.3 km from Yushu City
Zen Ancient Temple

Zen Ancient Temple

2.9
5.0/5
6 reviews
Yushu Chan Temple is located in Yushu County, Qinghai Province, and is named after a colorful rock near the temple. The monastery has a long history, mainly including the Great Scripture Hall, Xiezha, Retreat and Refinement Center, Dharma Protector Temple and other buildings.Yushu City · 12.8 km from downtown
Lebagou Rock Painting

Lebagou Rock Painting

2.8
5.0/5
2 reviews
Lebagou Rock Painting is located among the mountains on the west bank of the Tongtian River, 32 km east of Jiegu Town, Yushu County, Qinghai Province,and its name means "beautiful valley" in Tibetan. The natural scenery here is magical and enchanting. There are over 10 rock paintings in the valley, which mainly depict Buddha statues, bodhisattvas, pilgrims, and auspicious beasts.Yushu City · 26 km from downtown
Tongtian River

Tongtian River

3.8
4.7/5
26 reviews
The scenery here is rugged and spectacular. Since ancient times, it has been the essential route from Xining to Yushu and from Qinghai to Tibet, as well as a major natural barrier on the upper reaches of the Tongtian River. In the past, frequent envoys between the Han and Tibetan regions, monks spreading the faith, pilgrims seeking blessings, and travelers from all directions often journeyed along this ancient path, navigating the challenges of the Tongtian Ferry. The famous chapter in Journey to the West regarding the drying of scriptures while crossing the river takes place here. Today, a 7-arch reinforced concrete bridge has been built at the Tongtian Ferry. The ox-hide rafts that were used here for thousands of years have now become a sought-after subject for photographers and curious travelers. Tongtian River has a long and storied history. After theTuotuo Riverand the Dangqu River converge in the Nangjibalong area, 60 km downstream from the Tuotuo River Bridge, it is known as the Tongtian River. The true source of the Yangtze River, theTuotuo River, originates at Geladandong, so the Tongtian River is the name given to the Yangtze as it flows through Yushu Prefecture. The Tongtian River spans 800 km, winding through the wide valleys between theTanggula Mountainsand theKunlun Mountains.Chindu · 19 km from Yushu City
Batang Grassland

Batang Grassland

2.7
4.0/5
4 reviews
Batang Grassland is located in Yushu Prefecture, Qinghai. The grassland features lush, green pastures with colorful wildflowers blooming everywhere. You can also see colorful tents set up across the plains, and the vast, open landscape offers beautiful scenery. Local people hold an important festival here, the Horse Racing Festival.Yushu City · 18.8 km from downtown
Yushu Grassland

Yushu Grassland

2.5
5.0/5
11 reviews
This is a vast grassland with fresh air and beautiful scenery, and when you lie on the grass you can see the deep blue sky.Yushu City · 1.5 km from downtown

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M52***83January 17, 2025
5.0
Jiegu Temple is located on Jiegu Mountain in Jiegu Town, Yushu, at an altitude of more than 3,700 meters. Jiegu Temple has a long history and profound origins. It is the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Yushu. The main buildings of Jiegu Temple are the cathedral, the Buddhist hall, the pagoda, etc. Standing on the top of Jiegu Temple and looking far into the distance, the green mountains are surrounded by clouds and mist, and the winding water of Batang River is like a ribbon, passing through Jiegu Town, connecting King Gesar Square, Jiegu Temple Town, and Yushu State Museum.

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CD云上April 12, 2021
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It is said that there are 3 billion Mani stones in Xinzhai, and one circle is 3 kilometers. The city of Janamani is more than 850 kilometers away from Xining, with an altitude of 4,500 meters. The huge pile of Mani stones, a large prayer hall, a Buddhist hall, 10 large prayer wheels, more than 300 small prayer wheels, and more than a dozen pagodas together constitute this pilgrimage site. The number of Janamani stone carvings, the length of time they took to carve, and the scale of the carvings are rare in the world. Legend has it that more than 300 years ago, the famous first Janam Living Buddha picked up a natural Mani stone here, and immediately realized his mission: to benefit sentient beings and prosper Buddhism here. So he continued to carve Mani stones here. Since then, on the side of the majestic and beautiful mountain slope at the edge of Jiegu Town, a huge city built of stones engraved with Mani scriptures was finally born, which was the result of the hard work of the first Jiana Living Buddha and countless Buddhist believers. It was raised inch by inch and expanded foot by foot almost every day. By 1955, the number of Mani stones in Jiana Mani City reached 2.5 billion.

Gyanak Mani in Xinzhai

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亲亲股太乐January 18, 2023
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Princess Wencheng and Songgan Zangbu are a famous period in Chinese history, and there is their sacred castle in the remote Tibetan area. People who travel here like to come here to take a look. Feel this beautiful moment.

Princess Wencheng Temple

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龙桑嘿嘿March 28, 2021
5.0
Very good, I have been working on projects in Yushu, it is pretty good

Gesar Square

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非凡轶生August 4, 2023
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The Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve is located in the heart of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and southern Qinghai Province. As of February 2020, it has a total area of ​​123,100 square kilometers. It has jurisdiction over 12 townships and 53 administrative villages. It is the source of the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, and the Lancang River. It is known as the Chinese Water Tower and the Asian Water Tower. [1] It is the largest nature reserve in China; the highest natural wetland in China; and the nature reserve with the most concentrated biodiversity in the world's high-altitude areas.

Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve

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Rouland7777November 29, 2025
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1. The temple's architectural style is magnificent and unique. 2. It's also a Buddhist academy. Children who study here are destined to develop higher-dimensional wisdom. Many parents in Tibet feel that raising their children to become monks is a waste of their education, which is truly a lack of wisdom. 3. Luxurious and solemn.

Zen Ancient Temple

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曹 操December 15, 2019
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The valley is full of green mountains and clear waters. Princess Wencheng passed through here when she entered Tibet. It is the real Tang-Tibet Ancient Road and also the Tea-Horse Ancient Road. The rock walls and stones on the mountains and streams in the valley are basically engraved with the six-character mantra and scriptures. The ones on the mountains are called Shan Mani, and the ones in the water are called Shui Mani. There are also a large number of Leba Valley cliff carvings and rock paintings here, which are more than 1,300 years old.

Lebagou Rock Painting

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GeographerFebruary 18, 2021
5.0
Tongtian River, a very familiar name, is located in Hoh Xil. The impression of Tongtian River in my mind is still the Tongtian River in Journey to the West. Now I am fortunate to come to and cross the Tongtian River by driving along the Qinghai-Tibet Line. The scenery is very beautiful.

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老老倪October 30, 2023
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Batang Grassland is located in Batang County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is the most typical plateau grassland in southwest China, known as the Sea of ​​Grass. It has vast grasslands, fresh air, beautiful lakes, and unique Tibetan culture. Come here every year during the peak season to enjoy the beauty and endless vitality of the grassland.

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西玉May 19, 2016
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The beautiful Yushu grassland is full of charm. Let’s meet at Yushu grassland in July.

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