Daocheng White Stupa
稻城白塔
A large group of white stupas in Daocheng County town, where local Tibetans walk around them daily to pray. A great place to experience everyday Tibetan life in town.
The Daocheng White Stupa lies on the north side of Jinzhu Town, the county seat. It consists of a large main stupa surrounded by dozens of smaller white stupas and a corridor of prayer wheels, and it is the town's landmark. Early in the morning and in the evening, many local people walk around the stupas and turn the prayer wheels, and you can join them in a clockwise direction. Admission is free. A visit takes about 30–40 minutes, and the site is within walking distance of the town center. The county seat sits at about 3,750 m, so walk slowly when you first arrive. Nearby, the Daocheng Snow Mountain Square, Tibetan restaurants and guesthouses are concentrated, making it a good base before heading to Yading.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Banghe Poplar Forest
- Rubuchaka Hot Spring
- Bowa Mountain Pass Viewpoint
- Sangdui Red Grassland
- Daocheng Yading Airport
- Gongga Langjiling Monastery
- Shangri-La Town (Riwa)
- Echu Mountain