Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Autonomous prefecture in western Sichuan, China.
The administrative region spans 151,078 square kilometers, encompassing 18 counties with Kangding as its capital, bordering Tibet, Yunnan, and Gansu provinces.
The region, formerly part of Kham, underwent territorial changes during the Republic of China period and became an autonomous prefecture in 1955 within Sichuan province.
The prefecture maintains numerous Buddhist monasteries, including Dzogchen, Dzongsar, and Kandze, which serve as religious education centers for Tibetan Buddhist practitioners.
The region requires visitors to understand elevation changes, obtain necessary permits for specific areas, and prepare for temperature variations across different counties.
The Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in Sertar County stands as one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist institutes globally, hosting thousands of religious students.
Location: Sichuan
Inception: 1955
Capital city: Kangding
Website: https://gzz.gov.cn
GPS coordinates: 30.05250,101.96288
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:40
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