Tagong Temple, Tibetan Buddhist temple in Gan Zi Zang Zu Zi Zhi Zhou, China.
The temple combines traditional Tibetan architectural elements with red walls, white trim, and golden roofs that reflect mountain sunlight throughout the day.
Built during a significant period of Buddhist expansion in Tibet, the temple maintains its position as a primary religious center since its foundation.
Monks perform daily rituals and ceremonies within the temple halls, maintaining centuries-old traditions of Tibetan Buddhist practice and meditation.
The temple complex includes multiple prayer halls, dormitories, and meditation spaces, with guided tours available from local Buddhist practitioners.
Located at 3,700 meters above sea level, the temple provides an exceptional setting for Buddhist studies amid the Sichuan-Tibet mountain ranges.
Location: Gan Zi Zang Zu Zi Zhi Zhou
Address: China, Si Chuan Sheng, Gan Zi Zang Zu Zi Zhi Zhou, Kang Ding Shi, 215省道8G9C+QM5 邮政编码: 626005 626005 Gan Zi Zang Zu Zi Zhi Zhou
Website: https://vacation.eztravel.com.tw/sight/plc0000080276/%E5%A1%94%E5%85%AC%E5%AF%BA
GPS coordinates: 30.31939,101.52173
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:46
Sichuan Province in southwestern China contains some of the country's most important natural areas and cultural sites. Visitors will find major Buddhist temples on Mount Emei, the 233-foot (71-meter) Leshan Giant Buddha carved in the 8th century, and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System that has operated for over 2,000 years. The provincial capital of Chengdu serves as a base for exploration and hosts the primary giant panda breeding facility, along with historic streets and temples. The province is also known for its mountain landscapes, including the 24,790-foot (7,556-meter) Mount Gongga and the national parks of Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, with their limestone formations and waterways. Wolong Nature Reserve and the research base in Chengdu allow observation of pandas in protected facilities. In Danba, traditional stone watchtowers stand in valleys, while Tagong Monastery represents the Tibetan heritage of the western region. The area provides a combination of natural attractions and historical sites with infrastructure for travelers of different interests. From temples and museums in Chengdu to mountain trails in the west, the territory spans different elevations and climate zones.
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Mount Gongga
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Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries
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Hailuogou Glacier
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Bifengxia Panda Base
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Xixiangchi
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Xichang Chuanwang Palace
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Shisunshan Grottoes
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Nyitso Monastery
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太湖寺
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Shibei Shuiku
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