The notebook of Yushu et Jyekundo
Walk toward a clearer light.
Monasteries, Yangzi sources and Khampa culture characterize this reconstructed city at very high altitude.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Heritage · Mountain · River
Good accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Yushu et Jyekundo
Monasteries, Yangzi sources and Khampa culture characterize this reconstructed city at very high altitude.
To understand what Yushu and Jyekundo are, you must look to the Temple of Princess Wencheng, Source of the Tongtian and Prairie of Batang. These places give us a view of a territory marked by urban life, heritage, mountain reliefs and riverscapes and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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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: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- la princesse Wencheng Temple
- Source de la Tongtian
- Prairie de Batang
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Temple
Temple de la princesse Wencheng
The rock sanctuary recalls the ancient exchanges between Tibet and China of the Tang. The place remains culturally sensitive and discovers with discretion, without hindering local practices; religious schedules, outfits and photographic rules are to be checked on the spot.
Place indismissible
Source de la Tongtian
The upper course of Yangzi crosses the high plateaus close to Yushu. Season, wind and water level greatly alter the experience; fragile banks and any local restrictions must also be respected.
Nature and landscape
Prairie de Batang
Open pastures surround the airport and the valleys south of Jyekundo. Distances, weather and access conditions must be checked before departure; water, warm clothes and hourly margins remain useful, even in summer.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
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