AMDO TIBET
"Oh Aba, with your gilded lakes and soaring peaks, your land leaves a lasting impression. In a county with increasing modernity, the refuge of Amdo linger in thought far longer than those skyscrapers."
KEVIN MCFARLAND
Land of Nomads, Sanctuary of Mountains
Amdo Tibet, consisting of Northwestern Sichuan, Southern Gansu, and nearly all of Qinghai, is one of the three ancient cultural regions of Tibet. This is the land of nomads, where vast, endless grasslands meet with thousands of yaks and tents. But grasslands are not the only geographical feature here, as some of China's most spectacular scenery is found here as well. The World Heritage sites of Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, and Siguniangshan dazzle every spectator, and the holy mountains of Nyenbo Yurtse and Amnye Machen present some of the best trekking options in all of China. Culturally, the great Labrang Monastery offers a personal view of Tibetan life; completing the kora is a must if in the region.
Fairytale Valley
Step into fairytale Jiuzhaigou, where pristine lakes, picturesque waterfalls, and virgin forests makes their home. These remote valleys are possibly the most beautiful in the world.
Snowfall Among Giants
Changping Valley is a wonderland of unspoiled beauty and peace.A place where time freezes, and you are left face to face with some of nature's most unmatched landscapes.
The Yellow Dragon
Ascending the Huanglong Nature Reserve, we are greeted with multi-colored pools, travertine waterfalls, and ancient temples. But what lies at the top, the lair of the Yellow Dragon?
Wilderness of Ice
On the edge of the Tibetan Plateau, this remotest and wildest valley of the Siguniang Sanctuary, gives prominence to the mountains.
First Impressions in Tibet
The story of our first journey into Tibet, exploring the town of Labrang centered around a large monastery.
