Ngari Attractions
There are soaring eagles and running antelopes, as well as the most dazzling starry sky in the world. In addition, the charm of Ngari is also shown in some famous attractions, such as Mt. Kailash--the mountains of the gods, Lake Manasarovar--one of the great three lakes in Tibet, Zanda Clay Forest--the masterpiece of nature, Tholing Monastery--flying monastery, Guge Kingdom--lost glory, Pangong Lake--a paradise for birds, etc.
Mount Kailash
Mt.Kailash is a holy mountain in Tibet and is regarded as the center of the world. Tibetan People called it Gangs Rinpoche.
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Lake Manasarovar
Lake Manasarovar is regarded as the “Holy Land for the Center of the World” by pious Buddhists because of its charming scenery.
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Lhanag-tso
Known as "Ghost Lake” in Tibet, Lhanag-tso is located in Purang County, Ngari. It is a neighboring lake of the holy Manasarovar Lake.
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Chiu Monastery
Chiu Monastery is on the northwestern shore of Lake Manasarovar. It enjoys a fabulous location atop a craggy hill overlooking Lake Manasarovar.
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Tholing Monastery
Tholing Monastery, the oldest in western Tibet, was built in 997 AD. A key center for Tibetan Buddhism, it houses ancient frescoes and historic relics.
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Khyung Lung Dngul Mkhar
Khyung Lung Dngul Mkhar was once the capital of the Zhangzhung Kingdom in Tibet. It means the Silver Palace of Garuda Valley.
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Guge Kingdom (Tsaparang)
The Guge Kingdom site, with its capital Tsaparang, is located in Zanda County, Ngari, Tibet. It's a great place to explore history and culture of Tibet.
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Zanda Clay Forest
Zanda Clay Forest is the largest tertiary strata earth forest in the world. Entering Zanda, you will be shocked by its vividness and diversity.
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Pangong Lake
Pangong Lake is located in the western part of the Tibetan Plateau. Two-thirds of the lake belongs to China and one-third of it pertained to India.
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Darchen
Darchen is a small village in Purang County of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. Darchen is situated right in front of the sacred Mount Kailash.
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Qugu Monastery
Located on the west side of Mt.Kailash, Qugu Monastery is the first tourist destination for kora prayers, famous for a naturally formed Buddha statue.
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Trithapuri Monastery
Trithapuri Monastery is 8km southwest of Moincer. The Hot Springs is the place where pilgrims traditionally bathe after doing kora around Mt Kailash.
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Gossul Monastery
Gossul Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist stupa and has been a part of the Manasarovar kora for a long time. It is small but has charming scenery.
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King Tiger Hot Springs
King Tiger Hot Springs is 21km north of the Raka junction. It's a collection of geysers, bubbling hot springs, puffing steam outlets and smoking holes.
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Recommended Tour Itineraries in Ngari Prefecture
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