The notebook of Ganzi
Moving from forests to open horizons.
Monasteries, agricultural valley and open mountains make Ganzi an important cultural stage in the north of Kham.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Mountain · Heritage · Countryside
Good accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Ganzi
Monasteries, agricultural valley and open mountains make Ganzi an important cultural stage in the north of Kham.
Ganzi Monastery, Beri Monastery and Yalong Valley in Ganzi give Ganzi the most telling landmarks. Together, they form a destination where urban life, mountain reliefs, heritage and the countryside meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than just one uniform decor.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: temporary restrictions may affect Ganzi districts and Tibetan areas of Sichuan and confirm access to authorities or local agency prior to any reservation. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Ganzi Monastery
- Beri Monastery
- Yalong Valley in Ganzi
Before you choose
- Temporary restrictions may affect Ganzi districts and Tibetan areas of Sichuan
- Confirm access to local authorities or agency prior to booking
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Monastery
Ganzi Monastery
The vast gelug monastery dominates the city and the valley from a slope covered with religious houses. The place remains culturally sensitive and is discovered with discretion, without hindering local practices; time, outfit and photographic rules are to be checked on site.
Monastery
Beri Monastery
This sakya monastery completes the reading of Buddhist traditions around Ganzi. The place remains culturally sensitive and discovers itself with discretion, without hindering local practices; schedules, outfits and photographic rules are to be checked on the spot.
Place indismissible
Yalong Valley in Ganzi
Barley fields, villages and river make up a large valley surrounded by often snow-covered peaks. Distances, weather and access conditions must be checked before departure; water, suitable clothing and time limits remain useful, even during the most favorable season.
Practical tips
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