Yading, Protected area in Sichuan, China
The protected area extends across elevations from 2,900 to 6,032 meters (9,500 to 19,790 feet), encompassing snow-covered summits, glacial lakes, dense forests, and high-altitude meadows throughout its territory.
American explorer Joseph Rock brought international attention to this region through his photographs and articles published in National Geographic magazine in 1928, documenting the landscape and local communities.
The three sacred peaks – Chenrezig, Jambeyang, and Chanadorje – embody different Buddhist Bodhisattvas and draw pilgrims who perform ritual circumambulations around the mountain massifs.
Visitors need at least two days to explore the territory, with entrance permits valid for multiple entries and shuttle buses operating between sites to transport guests through the mountainous terrain.
Pearl Lake mirrors Mount Chenrezig during clear conditions, while Luorong Pasture at 4,150 meters (13,600 feet) elevation offers unobstructed views of all three sacred mountains simultaneously from its grazing grounds.
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