Zhagana – A Hidden Tibetan Village in the Mist

Morning light pierces through the mountain haze, revealing Tibetan wooden houses clinging to the steep slopes of Zhagana like scattered treasure boxes left by the gods. An elderly local turns a prayer wheel as he passes barley-drying racks, his footsteps startling the brass bells hanging from the eaves. Standing at the viewpoint with a handful of cold tsampa, it strikes me—the beauty of this place lies in its indifference to being conquered. **Note:** Altitude 3,000m. Pack a windproof jacket, camera, and patience.