Axu Grassland (Birthplace of King Gesar)
阿须草原（格萨尔王故里）
Said to be the birthplace of King Gesar, this highland grassland on the Yalong River has a Gesar memorial hall and Chacha Monastery, and is a source of Kham’s epic culture.
Axu Grassland lies in Axu Township in northern Derge County, through which the upper Yalong River flows. The Tibetan epic The Epic of King Gesar says that Gesar was born here. The grassland has a Gesar memorial hall and Chacha Monastery, whose halls house statues of King Gesar and his generals. In summer the open grassland is covered with wildflowers, and you can see herders’ tents and herds of yaks. It is about 100 km from Manigango, a long way, so plan to continue north from the Dzogchen direction and spend the night in Axu, or return to Manigango. The altitude is about 4,000 metres, so keep warm and watch for altitude sickness.
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