Tag Archives: Tibetan culture
Jiuzhaigou Video Tour Posted by sasha on Oct 11, 2017
Jiuzhaigou National Park is one of the most beautiful places in China. With rushing waterfalls, towering mountain peaks, and crystal clear lakes, it looks like something out of a fairy tale. Sadly, much of the park was severely damaged in a recent earthquake. It will be closed until May 2018 and some parts may never…
Exploring Jiuzhaigou Posted by sasha on Oct 5, 2017
After you’ve spent a few days in the big city of Chengdu, you should definitely keep your Sichuan trip going and head to a few of the amazing national parks in the province. The most impressive is definitely Jiuzhaigou (九寨沟 – jiǔ zhài gōu). With colorful lakes, rushing waterfalls, and epic mountains, it’s one of…
Shangri-la Video Tour Posted by sasha on Jan 19, 2016
Is the town of Shangri-la in China’s Yunnan province really the paradise written about in the novel “Lost Horizons”? That’s up to you to decide, but this town full of Tibetan culture and beautiful landscapes is well worth a visit either way!
Chuanzhusi, Sichuan Province Posted by sasha on Mar 19, 2013
If you plan on visiting the Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong National Parks in Sichuan province, you might want to consider staying in Chuanzhusi for a day. This peaceful and quiet town is full of Tibetan culture, has plenty of cheap guesthouses, beautiful scenery, and it’s not far from the airport, making it a great place to start or…
Zharu Valley Eco-Tourism Hike (Day Three) Posted by sasha on Feb 3, 2013
For the 3rd and final day of the hike, we headed downhill and visited a local Tibetan village. Inside, we were welcomed with multiple cups of butter tea and plates full of home-cooked food. After a bike ride and a stop at the local temple, we took part in a roast lamb party. With singing…
Zharu Valley Eco-Tourism Hike Day Two Posted by sasha on Jan 23, 2013
For the second day of the hike, we headed to the sacred peak of the mountain. The views from the top were absolutely stunning, as we were standing at nearly 4,000 meters high. On the way down, we saw a herd of yaks running up the mountain. Another night in a log cabin had us…
Jiuzhaigou National Park Posted by sasha on Jan 11, 2013
Tour China’s most beautiful national park with this video that takes you around Jiuzhaigou in northern Sichuan province. Enjoy the stunning scenery of lakes, mountains, waterfalls, and more at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. 坐车的人特别多 – zuò chē de rén tè bié duō There are so many people taking the bus. 树正沟 –…