Gurugyam Cemetery, also known as the Guru Gyal Ancient Tombs Site, is one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in western Tibet. Located in the remote Ngari (Ali) region, this ancient burial ground preserves the deepest and most concentrated elite tombs from the Zhangzhung period, a civilization that flourished long before the rise of the...Read More
Gurugyal Monastery (དགུ་རུ་རྒྱལ་དགོན་) is one of the most spiritually significant Bon sites in western Tibet. Nestled at the foot of the majestic Jongchen Bumpa Mountains in Menshi ( མོན་འཚེར) Township, southeast of Ngari’s county seat, the monastery stands amid some of the most important ruins of the ancient Zhang Zhung Kingdom. This sacred landscape includes the...Read More
Tirthapuri Monastery is one of the most sacred and mysterious pilgrimage sites in western Tibet. Located in the Ali (Ngari) region, it is widely regarded as a spiritual gateway to Mount Kailash (Gang Rinpoche). For centuries, pilgrims have believed that a journey around Mount Kailash is incomplete without first visiting Tirthapuri, often called “the Collar”...Read More
Exploring the Thermal Wonders of Gar County Located in the Abunab Valley within Menxi Township, southeast of Gar County, the Balpo Spring sits just 6 kilometers from Menxi Township. At an elevation of 4,700 meters, this area experiences intense cold during winter months. The boiling spring water quickly cools as it jets into the air,...Read More
Hidden in the vast landscapes of western Tibet, the Dingzhong Huzhu Stone Tools site offers a rare and valuable glimpse into early human activity on the Tibetan Plateau. Located just 5 kilometers southwest of Shiquanhe Town in Gar County, this important archaeological site sits at an altitude of about 4,260 meters in the Tashigang area...Read More
Mensi Coal Mine: Tibet’s Highest Industrial Landmark Near Mount Kailash Rising to an astonishing altitude of 5,100 meters, the Mensi Coal Mine stands as one of the highest coal mines in the world. Located in Gêrzê County of Ngari Prefecture, at the base of the sacred Mount Kailash, this remarkable site represents a rare blend...Read More
Gurla Mandhata Peak: The Mountain of the Three Peaks in Ngari Gurla Mandhata Peak, also known simply as Mount Namo Nenyi rises proudly along the border of Purang County and Zanda County in the Ngari region of western Tibet. Reaching an elevation of 6,112 meters, it is one of the most striking snow-covered mountains in...Read More
Rising quietly from the high plateau of western Tibet’s Ngari Prefecture, Dunjiu Monastery—also known as Dunchu Monastery or Langchen River Monastery—is one of the most sacred yet least visited pilgrimage destinations in Tibet. Located near the very source of the Xiangquan River (Langqen Zangbo), this ancient monastery blends Nyingma Buddhist devotion, Himalayan ecology, and trans-border...Read More
In the far west of Tibet, where snow mountains meet vast grasslands, rivers shape both the land and the lives of those who live alongside them. Gar County, located in the heart of Ngari Prefecture, is home to several important plateau rivers that nourish high-altitude ecosystems, ancient cultures, and traditional pastoral life. Among them, Gar...Read More
The Ngari Horse Racing Festival, locally known as “Gar Chaqin” (dkar-ja-chen), is one of the most vibrant and historically rich festivals in western Tibet. Deeply rooted in the traditions of the Ngari region, this festival centers on traditional Tibetan horse racing, cultural performances, and lively trade exchanges. More than just a sporting event, it is...Read More
Ngari Gunsa Airport: Your Gateway to Mount Kailash and Western Tibet Ngari Gunsa Airport (IATA: NGQ, ICAO: ZUAL) is the main aviation gateway to Western Tibet, one of the most remote and spiritually significant regions on Earth. Located near Shiquanhe Town in Ngari Prefecture, the airport provides the fastest and safest access to iconic destinations...Read More
Stretching across the remote northeastern reaches of Ngari Prefecture, Ngari Grassland is one of Tibet’s largest, wildest, and least disturbed alpine landscapes. As a vital part of the Changtang Nature Reserve, this immense grassland preserves the raw ecological soul of western Tibet, where open skies, endless plains, and snowbound mountains define the horizon. Spanning vast...Read More
Discover Gurla Mandhata Peak and Nacha Mountain in Ngari, western Tibet—sacred peaks known for snow-capped summits, alpine pastures, and deep spiritual significance for local nomads.Read More
Shiquanhe: Gateway to Western Tibet Shiquanhe is a fast-growing town in the far west of Tibet, located along the upper reaches of the Indus River. Its name comes directly from this great river, which has shaped the land and sustained life here for centuries. Before modern development, the area was little more than red willow...Read More
Tashigang Monastery, a fascinating spiritual site, perches atop a small hill in Tashigang Township, just west of Ngari’s county seat and downstream of the Sengge Zangbo river. Founded by Lama Lhada Datsangwa, part of the Hemis Monastery system from Ladakh, it carries stories of faith that span centuries. A Unique Spiritual Heritage Legend tells us...Read More
