Karuo Neolithic Site
卡若遗址
A Neolithic village site dating back about 5,000 to 4,000 years, one of Tibet's three major prehistoric cultural sites and a national key cultural relic protection unit.
The Karuo site lies in Karuo Village, Karuo Town, about 12 km southeast of the city center, on a terrace on the west bank of the Lancang River. It was discovered in 1977, and excavations in 1978–1979 uncovered 28 house foundations along with large quantities of stone, bone, and pottery tools. The finds show that farming settlements already existed in eastern Tibet several thousand years ago. A site park and display facilities have been built on site. Artifacts such as the double-bodied animal-shaped pottery jar are displayed at the Tibet Museum and the Chamdo Museum. Admission and opening hours should be confirmed on site. It is recommended to visit the museum first and then come to the site.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Lancang River Confluence (Dza Chu & Ngom Chu)
- Chamdo Tea Horse Square
- Chamdo Museum
- Jampaling Monastery
- Former Office of Chamdo People's Liberation Committee
- Riwoche Monastery (Chagyelma Hall)
- Karma Gon Monastery
- Renda Cliff Carvings