The Linzhi (Gongbu) Dimu Cliff Inscription, situated in the Yunzeng Village of Linzhi City in Tibet, is an ancient relic dating back over 1200 years. Erected shortly after the accession of Chide Songtsenpo (King Trisong Detsen) to the throne of the Tubo Kingdom (798–815 AD), it holds significant historical importance as the oldest recorded stone...Read More

Peach Blossom Village, nestled 30 kilometers west of Qushui County’s town center, is aptly named for its abundant peach blossoms. The village is uniquely positioned in a deep mountain gorge, creating a microclimate that is both moist and comfortable, thanks to its special geographical location. This idyllic setting boasts a vegetation coverage rate of 30%,...Read More

Dive into the extraordinary life of Atiśa (982–1054), a foundational figure in the Kadampa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and a revered master from ancient India. Known by his birth name “Dawa Ningpo,” which translates to “Moon Essence,” and his formal title “Dipamkarara Srijnāna,” meaning “Auspicious Lamp of Wisdom,” Atiśa’s contributions to Buddhism are unparalleled. Let’s...Read More

Birth and Early Life of great 13th Dalai Lama Thubten Gyatso, (ཐུབ་བསྟན་རྒྱ་མཚོ) born in 1876 in the Langdun region of southeastern Lhasa, Tibet, was destined to become one of the most influential figures in Tibetan history. He was recognized as the 13th Dalai Lama, a spiritual leader of the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. His...Read More

Introduction to Junba Fishing Village Junba Fishing Village, also known as “Tibet’s Fishing Village,” carries a name that in Tibetan, “Zunba,” originally pronounced as “Zengba,” means “Fisherman” or “Fisher.” This unique community is nestled on the southern bank of the Lhasa River in Chabalong Village, Qushui Town, within Qushui County. It is situated at the...Read More

The Qushui Bridge, located in the town of Qushui within Qushui County, marks a significant point in history. Formerly known as the Taga ferry, this location was pivotal for crossing the Yarlung Tsangpo River using boats. On August 1, 1966, the first modern large-scale road bridge across the Yarlung Tsangpo River was completed and opened...Read More

The Lhasa River Segment Scenic Belt in Qushui County, marking the final stretch where the Lhasa River merges into the Yarlung Tsangpo River, boasts an exceptional natural environment. Thanks to heightened awareness and efforts in environmental protection, this section of the river within the county has become a “natural paradise” for various species of rare...Read More

Cowhide Boats: A Glimpse into History In Tibetan, known as “Guowa,” commonly referred to as “Cowhide Rafts,” cowhide boats trace their origins back to the Tubo period, with early depictions found in murals at the Potala Palace and Samye Monastery. Constructed simply with a wooden frame and cowhide for the body, these boats are made...Read More

Lari Jize A Peak, which translates to “The Five Sacred Peaks” in Tibetan, is located in Qushui County, northeast of the county town. The foothills of the mountain are cultivated with fields and natural pastures. The area is known for growing highland barley, wheat, and rapeseed; and for grazing yaks, bison, sheep, and goats. The...Read More

A Sanctuary of Serenity and Power The Nyethang Dzepo Rock Carvings, nestled in the terrain of Qushui County, grace both the northern and southern foothills of Dzepo Mountain, with the Lhasa River flowing to its east. These carvings, totaling seven, stand as ancient sentinels against the backdrop of history and legend. It’s said that long...Read More

Introduction to Namdruk Monastery Namdruk Monastery, also known as “གནམ་འབྲུག་སེ་བ་བྱང་ཆུབ་ཆོས་གླིང་དགོན” is nestled in the serene Namdruk Township within Qushui County. The name Namdruk, meaning “Heavenly Township” or “Realm of the Sky” in Tibetan, evokes images of a place touched by the divine. Founded in 1189 by the revered Kagyu monk Tsangpa Gyare (འགྲོ་མགོན་གཙང་པ་རྒྱ་རས་), the monastery...Read More

An Ancient Tradition in Crystal City Xierong Zhongzi, also known as the Wild Yak Dance, boasts a history spanning over 1300 years. Xierong, a natural village in Caina Township of Qushui County, translates to “Crystal City” in Tibetan, named for the mountains south of the village that glisten like crystals in the rain. “Zhong” stands...Read More

Shugseb Nunnery, (ཤུག་གསེབ་དགོན།) also known as “Shugseb Ani Gompa,” “Xiongse Temple,” stands as the largest nunnery in Qushui County. Perched on the slopes of Shugseb Mountain, southeast of Qushui County in Caina Township and on the southern bank of the Lhasa River, the nunnery is enveloped in lush shrubbery, offering a tranquil and picturesque setting....Read More

Ratoe Monastery, located on the banks of the Ratoe River to the west of Nyetang Township in Qushui County, and on the route from Lhasa to Gonggar Airport, stands as a significant spiritual site within the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Founded in 1205 by Sangpu Lingdü, the monastery is dedicated to Je Tsongkhapa, embodying...Read More

Introduction to Nyetang Temple Nestled in the serene landscapes of Qushui County, to the northeast of the county seat and southwest along the China-Nepal Highway, lies the Nyetang Temple, a hidden gem with a rich Buddhist heritage. Also known by its evocative name, “Nyetang Dolma Lhakang,” translating to “Nyetang Tara Hall,” this sacred site invites...Read More

Mangsong Mangtsen: Steering the Tibetan Empire Through Transition and Expansion Mangsong Mangtsen, revered as the 34th Tsenpo of the Tibetan Empire, ruled from 650 to 676 AD. Born to Gongri Gongzan and a Tuyuhun princess named Mongjie Diga, he was the illustrious grandson of Songtsen Gampo, a figure central to the expansion and consolidation of...Read More

The fossils found in Tingri, also known as the Tibetan Paleontological Fossils, are significant geological relics. These invaluable, non-renewable natural heritages formed during the prehistoric geological periods, embedding within them the remnants and traces of ancient plant and animal life. From invertebrates to vertebrates, these fossils serve as a key to unlocking the mysteries of...Read More

Within the territory of Tingri County, Shigatse Prefecture, Tibet, lie two breathtaking forest scenic areas: the Rongxar and Gama Forest Scenic Areas. These regions boast a dramatic elevation difference of up to 6,200 meters from the valley floor to their highest points, showcasing six distinct mountainous vertical ecosystems. These range from warm temperate evergreen coniferous...Read More

The Mount Everest National Nature Reserve, officially designated as the “Qomolangma National Nature Preserve,” encompasses the surrounding area of Mount Everest, including the counties of Tingri, Dinggyê, Gyirong, and Nyalam. Established in 1988 and approved by the State Council as a national nature reserve in 1994, it stands as the world’s highest nature preserve, with...Read More

A Journey into History Nestled in the mountains of Tingri County, in the quaint village of Maduo, lies the ancient Surij Tomb Complex. This archaeological marvel faces eastward, boasting 61 unique tombs that paint a picture of a civilization long gone. The tombs, intriguingly, come in shapes of rectangles, circles, and trapezoids, each filled with...Read More