Mount Murdo
墨尔多山
The most important sacred mountain in the Jiarong Tibetan region, surrounded by strange rock peaks and alpine meadows, with a pilgrimage circuit and views over the Dadu valley.
Mount Murdo’s main peak rises to about 4,820 meters northeast of the county seat. Revered by the Jiarong Tibetans as a protector deity mountain, it features clusters of rock pinnacles, natural caves, alpine lakes and meadows. At the mountain’s foot, Murdo Monastery is the center of pilgrimage, and around the 10th day of the seventh Tibetan month a circumambulation festival is held. Visitors usually take a vehicle into the mountain from the direction of Murdo Mountain Town, then enjoy the peaks and clouds from viewing platforms or walk the kora path. Admission follows the scenic area’s announcement. The high altitude and changeable weather call for warm clothing and attention to altitude sickness.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:00 (may close in winter)