At Litang Monastery｜I witnessed the beauty of faith

Faith makes people unstoppable through wind and snow......... Litang｜Changqing Qiaoer Monastery, also known as Litang Monastery, is not only the oldest and largest Gelugpa Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the Kham region, but its magnificent architecture and devout spiritual atmosphere are also the soul of Litang, the "Sky City." ✅Detailed tour route: 1. Main Hall Complex From the monastery entrance, follow the mountain slope upward and visit in order: Maitreya Hall: One of the core buildings of the monastery. Great Scripture Hall: A place for monks' collective practice, with colorful and richly detailed Buddhist murals painted on the interior beams and pillars. Thousand Buddha Hall and Dharma Image Courtyard: Experience the Tibetan Buddhist scholastic system here. 2. Golden Roof Red Palace and Spirit Tower Located at the rear of the monastery, the Golden Roof Red Palace features a tower body made of gilded purple copper, inlaid with treasures such as turquoise, dzi beads, agate, coral, and amber, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and unique style. 3. Prayer Flag Array on the Back Mountain Starting from the monastery side gate, walk about 20 minutes along the herders' trail to reach the prayer flag group on the back mountain. This is an excellent spot to photograph the panoramic view of Litang and the prayer flags. Thousands of mani stone piles support miles of colorful wind horse flags cascading from the mountaintop, fluttering in the wind with a sound like countless recitations of sutras. 🕐 Opening Hours: Open all day, year-round 🎫 Admission: Free 📍 Detailed Address: North side of the intersection of Changqing Road and the northern section of Chengxi River Road, Litang County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture