Hongpo Monastery
红坡寺
A Gelug monastery on a hillside in southern Deqin, overlooking the Lancang River gorge. Few visitors come, and the atmosphere is quiet.
Hongpo Monastery is in Hongpo Village, Yunling Township, Deqin County. It belongs to the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism and is one of the important monasteries in Deqin County. The monastery is built into the hillside, and its assembly hall has murals and thangkas. Below the mountain runs the Lancang River gorge. Visitors are few, so you can look around quietly. When entering the halls, walk clockwise and do not take photos without permission. It is about one hour's drive from Deqin County Town. The mountain road is narrow, so it is best to charter a vehicle.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Ninong Canyon
- Baima Snow Mountain Pass
- Nazongla Pass (Yubeng Trek)
- Yubeng Village
- Wunongding Viewpoint
- Meili Snow Mountain & Feilai Temple Viewpoint
- Xidang Hot Spring
- Yubeng Sacred Waterfall