Sêrtar County

A major center of Tibetan Buddhism on the plateau, where hillsides of red monks' dwellings form an awe-inspiring sight; the altitude is high and the climate cold.

Sêrtar County belongs to Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, in the northwest of the prefecture, bordering Qinghai. The average altitude is high and the climate is cold. Within the county, the Larung Gar Five Sciences Buddhist Academy is a well-known Tibetan Buddhist institute, and the densely packed red monks' dwellings in the valley form a unique sight that draws many visitors. Grasslands, monasteries and herding life make up the main character of Sêrtar. Before you go, check the latest local access rules and respect religious customs. Summer is relatively mild and is the better season for travel. Reach it by road from Garzê Gesar Airport or from the Barkam and Luhuo directions.

Destinations

• Sêrtar

Itineraries

• Western Sichuan Grand Loop: Seda & Daocheng – A panoramic loop from Danba, Seda, Garzê, and Xinlong south to Litang and Daocheng, returning to Chengdu along Highway…
• Northern Sichuan-Tibet Highway (G317) Northern Kham Culture – Follow Highway G317 through Seda and Garzê to Dege to see the Parkhang Printing House and Xinluhai Lake, returning via…