Garze Prefecture Travel Guide
Tibet Autonomous Region | Population: 151,078
Made up of not less than 18 beautiful counties, Garze Prefecture is located in the Sichuan Province of China. Words are insufficient to describe the pristine beauty of this region situated on the Tibetan Plateau. Also known as Ganzi (ancient name), Garze’s capital city is Kangding, a much-visited tourist destination. Garze Prefecture is the best place to see the Buddhist Tibetan culture, customs, traditions, religious practices, monasteries, etc. The trans-Himalayan landscape of glacial or snow-capped mountains adds to the mystic beauty of Garze.
The pinnacle of the Buddhist culture in Garze is the Seda Monastery. It is situated at an altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by the most picturesque landscape in the world consisting of snow-capped peaks, dense forests, clear blue skies, pollution-free air, and an aura of calm. The monastery houses the Larung Gar Buddhist Institute, which is the biggest Tibetan Buddhist seminary in the world.
For visitors seeking adventure, Garze Prefecture also offers these modern pursuits. The Tagong Grassland is the ideal place to visit in the Kangding County of Garze Prefecture. It is a vast and colorful grassland where one of the most exciting tourist activities is horse riding. In fact, that is the best mode of transport to explore the grassland at leisure. Another activity that has gained popularity is rafting on the Zhako River. A visit to the Jiaju village is a great experience and gives a glimpse of the Tibetan way of life.
For visitors seeking adventure, Garze Prefecture also offers these modern pursuits. The Tagong Grassland is the ideal place to visit in the Kangding County of Garze Prefecture. It is a vast and colorful grassland where one of the most exciting tourist activities is horse riding. In fact, that is the best mode of transport to explore the grassland at leisure. Another activity that has gained popularity is rafting on the Zhako River. A visit to the Jiaju village is a great experience and gives a glimpse of the Tibetan way of life.
