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Accidentally entering the "Little Shangri-La" of Western Sichuan, I was so amazed that I lost my speech

In the depths of the 【Tagong Grassland】 at an altitude of 3800 meters, there lies a village called 【Jiagunong】 which houses a collection of monasteries of various sizes, including a Buddhist academy, Tibetan medical institute, nunnery, and lama monastery. Due to its inconvenient transportation and lack of development, it is relatively off the beaten path with few visitors. The moment you stumble into the village, your soul is cleansed by the peaceful and serene chanting echoing from the surrounding speakers. 🌟Must-visit spots in the village: 1️⃣【Nunnery】: In Tibetan areas, nuns are respectfully called "Jomo", hence most of the practitioners here are women. 2️⃣In front of the nunnery, there is a colorful Mani stone pile with a history of over 200 years, known as the world's smallest 【Colorful Mani Pile】. Surrounding the base of the Mani pile is a complete circle of 【Prayer Wheel Corridor】. Walking clockwise along the prayer wheels to the terrace, you can overlook the 【Sky Burial Platform】 and a vast expanse of 【Prayer Flags】. 3️⃣Behind the Mani pile, on the hillside, there are simple 【Wooden Cabins】 where the masters meditate and retreat. If you're lucky, you might even get to experience a session of 【Meditation】 inside. 📍Navigation: Jiagunong, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province 🎫Ticket Price: Free (shoes must be removed for indoor visits), free parking 4️⃣【Muya Monastery】: Also known as "Tashi Monastery", which in Tibetan means wishing for world peace; it is also called Muya Five Sciences Buddhist Academy, a branch of the Seda Larung Five Sciences Buddhist Academy, and a Buddhist holy site with a history of over 300 years. Not only is it one of the few Tibetan Buddhist temples where you can enter and take photos, but you can also directly overlook the entire 【Yala Snow Mountain】, one of the four sacred mountains in the Tibetan region of China. 📍Navigation: Muya Monastery, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, about 1.2km from the nunnery. 🎫Ticket Price: 16 yuan per person (you can enter the second floor without removing shoes to overlook the entire monastery), free parking. The vast grasslands, the sacred snow mountains, the rare visitors, and the hidden niche sanctuaries... This is probably the surprise from Western Sichuan!
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Posted: Jul 12, 2024
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