Things to do in Jomda

The first big temple after Sichuan entered Tibet | Wala Temple, the eastern gate of Tibet The first big temple after Sichuan entered Tibet After driving National Highway 317 from western Sichuan to eastern Tibet, the first magnificent temple you see is the Wala Buddhist College on the top, which should be a branch of Seda. But the scale is not that big. It is one of the main temples of the Sakya tradition. It is called the "Eastern Gate of Tibet" Follow 317 and you will see Tibetans feeding wild monkeys on the roadside. . Take a whole box of biscuits 🍪 and throw them over. . . I got off the car to take a picture of the monkey, and the fat monkey kept staring at me, which scared me a little. . Because I didn't have any food in my hand. . It felt like his eyes were: take a picture of me, but don't give me food! ! ! 🐒 Better than the temple 🏯 hahaha [Scenery]

The moment the sun came out, it was all worth it. The scenic area still has room for further development; compared to other attractions in western Sichuan, it's relatively simple. Driving in is a pleasant experience, and on a sunny day, it's a place worth passing through.

Although this Grand Canyon is not very famous, the canyon is still well-known in the Tibetan area because the local scenery of the canyon is still remarkable and even beautiful.

Today we set off from Derge and arrived at Danba. Derge Scripture Printing House, Xinluhai, Queershan Snow Mountain, Kasa Lake, and the beautiful scenery of western Sichuan are no worse than that of Tibet. Especially the Derge section of 317, the scenery is beautiful, the road is good, and there are few cars. It is recommended to go there, even if you don't go to Tibet, it is worth it

Tibet! I would like to do it thousands of times! To see the most beautiful scenery of Ranwu Lake, you must go there in early spring in Tibet, around mid-to-late April, when the frozen lake surface has just melted, the azure blue water is exposed above the ice, and the snow-capped mountains are reflected in the water. After seeing it, you can't help but sigh: It's so beautiful!

Internet-famous Tree The alarm clock hit 6:35 AM, and I crawled out of the tent and showered with ice-cold water. All the sleepiness was gone! Breakfast was at 7:30 AM, and we set off at 8:00 AM sharp! Today's destination was the internet-famous tree! Honestly, without a guide, I wouldn't have known which tree it was. 😂 But the highlight of the day wasn't the destination, but the grassland scenery along the way. This was my first time exploring such a vast expanse of grassland! The mountain was covered in tiny toothbrush flowers, so beautiful! We naturally took tons of beautiful photos. I was even happier to capture the beautiful scenery and my companions than to take any beautiful photos myself! The snow-capped mountains, as usual, were shy, revealing only a portion of their appearance. We rested at a tree for a snack and waited for almost half an hour, but still didn't get to see the entirety of Genyen. Today's hike: 26,017 steps

The journey along the southern route of Genyen was absolutely amazing! Everywhere you looked was a delightful surprise: the magnificent glacial relics of Tiejian Mountain, the lush green grasslands of the Reti River Valley, and the picturesque scene of smoke rising from Tibetan villages mingling with prayer flags. The heart of the route, the "Eye of Genyen," was truly breathtaking—a circular lake like the eye of the earth, surrounded by aquatic plants, its reflection of the Genyen peaks clearly visible from a drone view. The entire route was a tapestry of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and ancient temples, with few tourists and pristine scenery. Every moment of this self-driving adventure felt like stepping into a fairyland, a journey worth revisiting!

Letong Ancient Town is located in Litang County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is a planned Tibetan village with more than 4,000 households, Renkang Ancient House, and Renkang Ancient Street. It covers an area of ​​about 75 hectares and has a history of more than 400 years. It is now a national 4A-level scenic spot. The main attractions include the former residence of the Seventh Dalai Lama, the Tibetan village of 1,000 households, the Kham People Museum, the Millennium White Pagoda, etc., as well as non-legacy cultural heritages such as Nire, Zhuocha calligraphy, Zhuosang cloth embroidery, Gemu stone carving, Nangso Jiapei Tibetan medicine, Tibetan opera, Tangla Zeweng Gama Gazi Thangka, etc.

First of all, don't ride a horse when you go to Midui. Don't ride a horse. Don't ride a horse. Don't ride a horse. I'll say it three times. Reasons: First, the walking path is only 1.5 kilometers. Although the altitude is 3,900, the walking route is full of ancient forests. There is plenty of oxygen. Basically, you don't have to worry about altitude sickness. You can walk and stop and have fun. It's very easy to walk to the viewing platform. When I went there, even the old men and women in the sunset group who took the scenic area car walked to the viewing platform. Second, the round-trip price of horse riding is 100 per person. If you take another route, you will miss the scenery on the walking path. And it will limit your time to take pictures at the viewing platform. In addition, the horses are very dirty, not to mention the smell. Third, and most importantly, you can't choose the horse. You have to ride whatever is brought to you. There is no choice. Basically, 90% of the horses are pitifully thin. Those who want to take pictures on horseback advise you to give up this idea. And the local Tibetans who lead horses are extremely arrogant and bad, and even pull you. Because of this personal experience, I chose to walk. Now it seems to be a very correct choice, so I don't want to ruin the good mood of the trip, I advise you to get off the scenic area bus and go straight to the walking path. As for the scenery of Midui Glacier, I personally feel it is worth it. In addition, let's talk about the walking time. Three hours is enough for walking, stopping, taking photos, resting, taking photos at the viewing platform, and taking aerial photos. Don't worry about altitude sickness. I took my 70-year-old mother who has basic diseases such as hypertension and coronary heart disease, and she walked to the viewing platform easily. So finally, I advise you again, stay away from the horses in Midui and those villagers who are trying to cheat you out of money.

Red Houses + Sky Burial Site + Yak Hot Pot, 2/3/4 Day Itinerary Packaged. 🏘️ I. Must-See: Larung Gar Buddhist Academy: The world's largest Tibetan Buddhist academy, with red houses dotting the valley. Walk around the mandala, and watch the sunset illuminated from the West Mountain viewing platform. 🕊️ Sky Burial Site: 13:00-16:00, last entry at 15:00. 🚫 No photos or videos allowed; solemn and quiet atmosphere, skip if you're sensitive to noise. 🛕 Dongga Monastery, Jinma Grassland, Dengdeng Qudeng Pagoda, Gesar Tibetan Opera, 4 Intangible Cultural Heritage items. 🚗 II. Itinerary: ⚡ 2 Days: Day 1 Chengdu → County Town → Buddhist Academy Night View; Day 2 Morning Mist → Sky Burial Site → Dongga Monastery → Return Trip. 🌟3 Days (Recommended): Day 1 Chengdu → Ma'erkang → County Town; Day 2 Buddhist Academy → Mandala → Sky Burial Site → Night View; Day 3 Dongga Temple → Jinma Grassland → Return Trip. 🚙4 Days: Day 1 Chengdu → Xinduqiao; Day 2 Tagong → Moshi → Seda; Day 3 Morning Prayer → Sky Burial Site → Danba; Day 4 Siguniang Mountain → Chengdu. 🏘️Internal Tour: Sightseeing Bus → Mandala → Larung Hotel → Viewing Platform → Red House → Great Sutra Hall → Night View, 6-8 hours. 🎫 III. Transportation Reservations 🚌Chengdu Chadianzi Bus: 220-284 RMB, 10-12 hours. 🚗Shared Ride: 300-500 RMB, Chartered Car: 400-600 RMB/day. 🎫Mini Program "Larung Valley Entry Reservation", tickets released 3 days in advance at 18:00, 48 RMB round trip. Offline ticket to Luoruo Town: 30 RMB. Private cars are not allowed; use sightseeing buses instead. 🎮 IV. Activities 📿 Walk slowly, circling the mandala three times clockwise. 🌅 Take photos of the blues and lights 20 minutes after sunset at the viewing platform. 📖 Morning prayers at 5 AM and large prayers from 8-10 AM; please do not disturb. 🚙 Provincial Highway 455: Nailong Mountain Pass, Nailong Secret Realm, and Kavalori God of Wealth Mountain. 🏠 Stay in an oxygen-supplied hotel in the county town; the Larung Hotel offers views of red buildings from the window, but it's at an altitude of 4200 meters, and there's a queue. 🍲 V. Food 🥘 Yak meat hot pot: 60-80 RMB per person, served with chili powder, Sichuan peppercorn powder, and the original broth. 🍵 Butter tea + tsampa: Salty, helps with altitude sickness; tsampa 5-10 RMB, butter tea 15-25 RMB/pot. 🥣Tibetan Yogurt: So sour it'll make you wince, sprinkled with sugar, about 10 yuan. 🥟Tibetan Buns: Potato/yak meat filling, Ni buns. 🍜Sweet Tea House: Sweet tea a few yuan a pot, Tibetan noodles 15 yuan, fried potatoes 5-10 yuan. 🥗Vegetarian Restaurant at the Buddhist Academy: Buffet 15-20 yuan, vegetarian hot pot 20 yuan. 🍽️Recommended: Yam Hot Tibetan Restaurant, 70-120 yuan per person. ⚠️Don't look for meat at the Buddhist Academy; roadside yak jerky is often fake; drink butter tea while it's hot. 📌 VI. Tips 🫁Altitude Sickness: Take Rhodiola Rosea in advance, move slowly, don't shower or drink alcohol, bring oxygen. Eat lightly upon arrival. 🧥Clothing: Windproof jacket/light down jacket, hat, sunglasses for sun protection. 🙏Etiquette: Remove hats in the prayer hall, no photography, turn prayer wheels clockwise, don't photograph monks, no drones allowed. 🕊️Sky Burial Site: Photography and videography are strictly prohibited. Please remain quiet and respectful. 🎬Conclusion: A quick look at Red Valley Mountain is incomplete without a thorough examination of its natural formations. Approaching it with reverence is more important than bringing a camera.