Things to do in Dege

Well, the scenic area isn't very big. It's about 2 kilometers from the ticket office to the main area, less than a ten-minute drive. After getting off the bus, there are two routes: one for viewing the mountains on the left and one for viewing the lake on the right. I recommend choosing the lake route first. The lake isn't very large. You can walk along the stone path to the Jade Dragon Pavilion, then walk down to the lakeside and explore as you go back to the bus stop. The whole trip takes about two hours. The vendors should be managed a bit; they keep chasing after you trying to sell you things, like food.

Today we set off from Derge and arrived at Danba. Derge Scripture Printing House, Xinluhai, Queershan Snow Mountain, Kasa Lake, and the beautiful scenery of western Sichuan are no worse than that of Tibet. Especially the Derge section of 317, the scenery is beautiful, the road is good, and there are few cars. It is recommended to go there, even if you don't go to Tibet, it is worth it

Simply gorgeous! The visit went beyond our expectations.First of all, as we speak (July 2024), the place is still free to access. A car is required, as the lake is at an altitude of about 4600m. The drive from the main road takes about 40 minutes. It's thrilling.The three lakes are a natural wonder, best appreciated by drone. So are the mountains surrounding them. The Tibetans nomad families are very friendly. There is a parking nearby the lake and a smartly designed plank-walk has been built. Best to have a hat, enough water as the air up there is pretty dry.Definitely one of the top places in Sichuan, so far!

Located in Derge County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province. The main peak of Queer Mountain is 6,168 meters above sea level. The mountain is tall and straight, and stands on top of ten 5,500-meter peaks around it. Therefore, there is a saying that "climbing up Queer Mountain, the whip hits the sky". The mountain here is composed of granite intrusions. After the action of flowing water, glaciers, etc., the stone peaks are jagged and the ridges are jagged. There are more than 30 glaciers of different sizes, with a distribution area of ​​80 square kilometers, second only to Gongga Mountain. The pass of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway in Queer Mountain is 4,889 meters above sea level. It is the highest highway pass in Sichuan and a famous dangerous pass on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway. The Queer Mountain Tunnel, which is now open, starts from Shangwang Post Station Road in the east, passes under the Queer Mountain Ridge, and ends at Dexing Road in the east; the tunnel line is 12.997 kilometers long, and the main tunnel is 7,079 meters long.

Zongsar Monastery is located in Derge County, Ganzi, Sichuan, at an altitude of 3,800 meters. Built in 746 AD, it is one of the oldest Tibetan temples. The journey to Zongsar Monastery is long, and you can see it halfway from Baiyu to Derge. The temple is built on a hillside, winding up and down, deep and quiet. The appearance of the temple looks natural and simple, and the doors and windows are simple, but the colors are very rich.

The natural scenery is beautiful, and it is convenient to eat and stay. I recommend the Manigango Ya'an Hotel, which integrates food and accommodation. It has a high cost-effectiveness, convenient parking, and the Sichuan cuisine tastes good.

Derge Derge County is located in the northwest of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is adjacent to Ganzi County in the east, Baiyu County in the south, Jiangda County in Tibet across the Jinsha River in the west, and Shiqu County in the north. It is located in the upper reaches of the Jinsha River and Yalong River. It is the last county town in the Sichuan section of Sichuan-Tibet National Highway 317. Derge Scripture Printing House Derge Scripture Printing House is known as the "Encyclopedia of Tibetan Culture", "The Brilliant Cultural Pearl of the Tibetan Area", and "The Treasure House under the Snow Mountain". It is under the jurisdiction of Derge Gengqing Temple, which is the information center for the input and output of Tibetan culture. An endless stream of believers The Scripture Printing House attracts an endless stream of pilgrims every day. They turn the sutra clockwise around the Scripture Printing House. After turning, they will sit in the open space in front of the courtyard to bask in the sun and chat about family matters! Scripture Printing Time The Derge Scripture Printing House only prints scriptures for half a year every year, from March 15 to September 20 in the Tibetan calendar. During this period, people can visit and worship in the courtyard, which is called "Barchadong". Derge became the birthplace of the standard Tibetan language in Kham, which is closely related to the rich cultural heritage of the Printing House. Behind the Printing House of Gengqing Temple is Gengqing Temple, the main temple of the Sakya sect of Tibetan Buddhism in Kham. A grand chanting ceremony is held here every morning! Location No. 17, Wenhua Street, Gengqing Town, Derge County. Accommodation Guide: Stay in Derge County. Transportation Guide: You can walk there or take a taxi in the county.

Lianbaoyeze, Stone Mountain, the Eastern Magic World, is also magical, one of the few scenic spots that can be entered by car... However, during peak season, you need to pick up a ticket and wait in line, and unfortunately there are scalpers, so the wait can be quite long... The altitude is high, and altitude sickness is obvious, so please be careful.