Travel guide to Chagyema Palace in Qamdo
Scenic spot introduction:
Chagyema Hall is the oldest and largest ancient temple in Qamdo, under the management of Yanggong Temple. Yanggong Temple was founded by the eminent monk Sangjiwen in 1277 AD and is one of the main temples of the Dalung Kagyu sect. In 1285 AD, Sangjiwen laid the foundation for the construction of Chagyema Hall, which was completed in 1328. The hall has always been famous for its magnificent momentum and numerous treasures. Buddha statues The temple is famous for its classics. In the past, the local people had the saying "go to the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa first, and then visit the Jamyang Hall". The temple still houses high-quality cultural relics. The exquisite decoration of the scriptures and the superb art of the statues and sculptures are second to none among Tibetan Buddhist temples.Attractions distribution:
The main hall faces east and is square in shape, with a side length of 53 meters and a total construction area of 3,334.64 square meters. Tiaohua Palace , Red Palace and White Palace , and increase Golden Dome The temple is 48.5 meters high and has 180 pillars. Buddha statues , the saddle and sword used by Gesar, the statue of Vajra with eight-petal lotus, and the beautifully carved scripture boards. In 2006, the Chagyema Hall was listed as a key cultural relic protection unit in China.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 2A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, religious and cultural tours, temples, mountains and riversTransportation
Scenic spot location:
China > Tibet Autonomous Region > Qamdo City > Leiwuqi County > Leiwuqi Town
How to get there:
Chajema Hall is located in Leiwuqi Town, Leiwuqi County, 30 kilometers away from the county seat.
Take the bus to Leiwuqi Town to the scenic area.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Chajema Ticket Price:
The ticket price is 50 yuan.
Scenic area opening hours:
9:00-18:00
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
Every year on the 15th day of the sixth month of the Tibetan calendar, Zhongque Festival "It is held in Leiwuqi Town. This festival is considered to be very large in the Qamdo area.
Believers from Qinghai, Sichuan, and Diqing, Yunnan, come here to worship and circumambulate the mountain, and exchange materials. The scene is very lively, and it is also a great opportunity to experience the Tibetan culture.
It is a good time to appreciate the folk customs of the ethnic groups.
Best time to visit:
May, June and September. The places near Bangda Airport in Qamdo are open for tourism all year round. Other places are located in high mountains and valleys.
In this area, the mountains are mostly closed due to heavy snow from November to March of the following year, while there are more mudslides and landslides during the rainy season in July and September.
Shopping recommendations:
(Local specialties) Snow lotus, Tibetan carpet, Fritillaria, Cordyceps sinensis, drunken pear, musk, and Qamdo walnut.
(Special food) Tibetan noodles, Tibetan knife fish, Tibetan cheese cake, Fritillaria chicken nuggets, Nujiang schizothorax, Tibetan suckling pig.
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