Known in Tibetan as Derge (སྡེ་དགེ་རྫོང་།), Degé County is often called the “Northern Gateway to Kham.” It is widely recognized as a source of Tibetan scriptures and the legendary homeland of King Gesar. Traveling here is not just a journey across distance, but a step into one of the most culturally preserved regions of the...Read More
Shiqu County, (སེར་ཤུལ་རྫོང་།) known by many names such as Sêrxü, Sershul, Dzachuka, Serxu, and Shiqu, is a remote highland region located in Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Set deep within the vast Tibetan Plateau, it is one of the most isolated yet culturally rich areas in western China. Its wide-open landscapes and scattered settlements reflect a...Read More
Batang on the G318 Sichuan–Tibet Highway For travelers familiar with the G318 Sichuan–Tibet route, choosing to rest in Batang County is often a wiser and more comfortable option than staying in the higher-altitude Litang County. Nestled in a valley, Batang offers richer oxygen levels and a milder climate. In summer, it can even feel warm....Read More
