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Xietongmen County (Shetongmen) is located in the south-central Tibet Autonomous Region, on the north shore of the Yarlung Zangbo River. It borders Nanmulin County to the east, Lazi County, Sagya County, and Shigatse City to the south, Angren County to the west, and Nagqu Nyima County and Shenza County to the north. The county’s name,...Read More

Linzhi wooden houses, primarily constructed from timber, are predominantly found in the lower and middle reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in regions such as Bomê, Motuo, Bayi, and Milin. Benefiting from favorable natural conditions and abundant forest resources, these houses extensively utilize wood in their construction, featuring robust wooden pillars, interior partitions, and even...Read More

Gongbu New Year, recently listed as one of the first batches of intangible cultural heritages at the regional level in Tibet, brings forth the vibrant essence of the forested areas. Unlike the traditional Tibetan New Year, Gongbu New Year stands out with its distinctive characteristics, celebrated with fervor and joy in the Gongbu region, encompassing...Read More

Gongbu attire, also known as “rdong-chas,” holds a distinct charm and is recognized as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Regardless of the season, the people of Linzhi adorn themselves with a peculiar garment called “mgo-shubs,” characterized by its collarless, sleeveless design. Complementing this attire are the “gong xia” felt hats resembling soldiers’ caps and “ga...Read More

Gongbu dance “Bo,” also known as Gongbu “Qieba Bo” or colloquially as “Linzhi Dance,” resembles the Guozhuang dance. The number of performers can vary, with both men and women participating freely, ranging from a dozen to hundreds. The performance takes the form of a large circle, with men on one side and women on the...Read More

Within the rich tapestry of narratives surrounding various ethnic histories, legends and myths play a pivotal role. These stories, while not always historically accurate, often cloak kernels of truth beneath layers of mystique. A prime example is the Tibetan legend of the “Tsenpo of the Sky,” a tale deeply ingrained in the collective memory of...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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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