Chonggu Temple, A Sanctuary Amidst Snow Peaks and Ancient Forests

At the foot of Xianren Snow Mountain in Daocheng County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, within the Yading Nature Reserve

Quiet temple

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Temple

Introduction

Chonggu Temple is located at the foot of Xianren day Snow Mountain, at an altitude of 3880 meters. The construction date of the temple is unknown. Currently, the temple has been severely damaged, only leaving ruins. Next to it, there is a two-story building where the lamas are responsible for managing the accommodation of tourists and protecting the surrounding ecological environment (it is now difficult to stay there because of the scenic area regulations). The first floor is guest rooms and lama rooms, and the second floor is a scripture hall where tourists are not allowed to enter. Every morning and afternoon, the lamas will light incense and chant scriptures. When the scriptures and the sound of musical instruments resonate in the valley, this place becomes even more sacred and mysterious.

Address

At the foot of Xianren Snow Mountain in Daocheng County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, within the Yading Nature Reserve

Opening hours

07:00-17:00 (all day)
Last admission time: 16:00 (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday)

Transportation

"External transportation: To reach the Yading Scenic Area, you need to take a chartered car from Daocheng County, and can only go to Riwa Township. From Riwa, you need to change to the scenic area's sightseeing car to reach Yading Village. It takes about one and a half hours from Daocheng to Riwa, and another one and a half hours from Riwa to Yading Village. The round trip car fare from Daocheng to Riwa is about 400-700 yuan per car, and shared rides cost about 50 yuan per person. Internal transportation: Horse riding is available to travel to Longlongba, Chonggu Temple, and Luorong Cattle Ranch. Tickets and horse rentals can be purchased at these three locations."

Phone 0836-6966022