The sacred mountain in Ngari, Tibet - Kailash! Go to Ali Kailash, just to climb mountains!

There is a place called Ali in northwest Tibet. There is a sacred mountain in Ali - Kailash.

Kang Rinpoche is 6,656 meters above sea level. It is a sacred mountain in many religions and is known as the king of sacred mountains. Kailash means "mountain of gods" in Tibetan and "Shiva's paradise" in Sanskrit (Shiva is the main god of Hinduism). Yongzhongben religion originated here.

The appearance of Kailash is like a pyramid, standing proudly on the roof of the world. It is mysterious and cold, and is called the "center of the world."

Why do people hate Kailash? Qi is so respected, there are two magical things about Kailash

1. Kailash is not the highest mountain in the Ngari region, but its uniqueness lies in its snow-covered peak all year round. It shines with a strange light under the sun, which is eye-catching. The special mountain shape is very different from the surrounding peaks, which makes people feel full of religious piety and wonder.

2. Gangren. The top of Pozzi has been covered with snow for a long time. Every time the sun rises or sets, the sun shines on the top of the mountain, making the snow glow red, making Kailash look extremely sacred.

Kailash is a very sacred existence to many people. No one has climbed this mountain yet. This is a sacred mountain that cannot be violated. For thousands of years, only devout believers have surrounded this mountain year after year. A year of worshiping begins again and again until the end of life.

Tsangyang Gyatso's poem says: In that life, I traveled around the mountains and rivers to Buddha, and the pagoda was not for the purpose of cultivating the next life, just to meet you on the way.

In Tibet, every Tibetan Buddhist has a dream to go on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, but it is not easy to make a pilgrimage around Mount Kailash.

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Pilgrimage is the purest respect and belief for nature among the local people. They firmly believe that as long as they worship devoutly, they will be rewarded.

Pilgrimage is a very hard thing, especially when it comes to nature. In areas with harsh climate and environment like Ngari, there are some devout believers who have completed this sacred thing.

Pilgrimage: walking forward with three steps and one kowtow, which is the body, speech, mind and Buddha image. Rong's piety, every time he kowtows and prostrates himself on the ground, is to pray for the happiness and peace of all living beings.

There is a movie called "Kang Rinpoche", which tells the story of the people in the Mangkang area. The first team of 11 people in the small village each had a different story and each had their own hopes and beliefs.

It took a year to make the pilgrimage to Kailash and finally arrived. Lhasa. They experienced spring, summer, autumn and winter, experienced wind, cold, rain and dew, and finally realized everyone’s dream with their firm belief.

There are 5 peaks around Kailash, the first stop for mountain climbing. This is Nianri Temple, followed by Zhilapu Temple, Songchu Temple, Jiangzha Temple and Sailong Temple. The latter two temples are located in the inner line.

These five temples have many popular legends. There are rich sculptures, statues, murals and other cultural relics, but they are now destroyed to varying degrees. The dilapidated temple stands alone on this land, announcing its existence to the world.

The route around Mount Kailash

Generally starts from the small town of Talqin. You can see the sacred Mount Kailash up close at the Prayer Flag Square, and then pass by Qugu Temple and three towering cliffs. , arrive at Zhire Temple

At Zhuomala Pass, you will occasionally encounter Bon believers who turn counterclockwise. Unlike Buddhist believers, they turn in the opposite direction. Tourists should not make a mistake. direction.

The best time to go to Mount Kailash

The climate in Ali is harsh and the temperature is very low all year round. The temperature in Ali is slightly higher in summer, but there is more rain in Tibet in summer. It is recommended Go to Zhuanshan in June and September, but it is very cold in Ali at this time, so you need to bring warm clothes and enough food. Friends who want to go to Ali for a mountain tour, don’t miss the best season in September. Contact Shuying to arrange a carpooling tour for you.

Mountain climbing is a very hard thing. It is not only a test for the body, but also a test for the soul. Tourists who go mountain climbing need a healthy body and need to do well. Mental preparation.

Preparation of items for mountaineering

1. Clothing: The climate in Ali is cold, with a large temperature difference between morning and evening. In high-altitude areas, you must prepare cold-proof clothing. Light down jackets, jackets, fleece clothing, gloves, hats, sunglasses, scarves, quick-drying clothing.

2. Documents: ID card, driver's license, driving license, border defense permit. When traveling from Lhasa to Kailash, tourists must apply for a border defense permit in advance. Tourists without a border defense permit are prohibited from going.

3. Drugs: Gaoyuanan, glucose, cold medicine, band-aid, trauma medicine.

4. Daily necessities: sunscreen, toiletries, toilet paper, wet wipes.

5. Others: sleeping bag, baby warmer, thermos cup, snacks.

If you have a dream of mountain climbing and want to visit Kailash, it is recommended to try the Ali South Route, starting from Lhasa and ending at the Shiquan River in Ali, and then follow the original route return. Many people say that the starry sky in Ngari is extremely beautiful, even better than the starry sky in Namtso and Mount Everest.

Ali is world-famous as "the ancestral land of thousands of mountains and the source of thousands of waters". The air here is unpolluted, the weather is mostly sunny, and the visibility is high. Ali is a favorite destination for many explorers and photography enthusiasts. A place.

If you want to see the starry sky, we recommend you to go to Ali’s Dark Night Park. It is located about 25 kilometers south of Shiquanhe Town in Ali. It is China’s first theme park with the theme of “starry sky observation, starry sky photography, and starry sky protection” dark sky park.

The current Dark Sky Park has four areas built, including the planetarium, starry sky experience area, astronomical observation area, and tourist service area. On a clear night, you can enjoy the colorful Milky Way and the night sky pattern composed of thousands of stars. If you are lucky, you may even catch a shooting star.

Ngari is a magical and unique place. Nature has endowed it with countless treasures, and Kailash is one of them. Every mountain in Ali has a godhead who understands spirituality and protects every living thing on this land.