Xisuo Village
西索村
A Jiarong Tibetan village across the river from the Zhuokeji residence, its stone houses stacked like a fortress, with guesthouses available.
Xisuo Village lies on the banks of the Xisuo River, opposite the Zhuokeji Chieftain's Residence and about 9 km from Barkam's town centre. It dates back to the Qing dynasty and was once the 'Zhuokeji Street', where the chieftain's envoys, merchants and craftspeople lived. Its stone Tibetan houses keep the Jiarong tradition of building with stacked stone. The walls are layered and the doors and windows are finely painted. The Dandalun Monastery stands in the middle of the village. Entry to the village is free. In recent years many homes have been converted into characterful guesthouses, a good place to spend a night enjoying Jiarong guozhuang dance and home-cooked Tibetan meals. For the best photos, climb to the high ground of the chieftain's residence to look down over the whole village. Please obtain the owner's permission before entering any home.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Zhuokeji Chieftain's Official Residence
- Suomo River Gorge
- Changlie Monastery
- Mengbi Mountain
- Zhibo Watchtowers
- Songgang Sky Street (Kepan)
- Dazang Monastery (Dhe-Tsang)
- Jinchuan Pear Blossoms