Donggu Monastery
སྟོང་འཁོར་དགོན། 东谷寺
One of the Thirteen Monasteries of Huor, founded in 1417 on a terrace in the canyon where the Daqu River meets the Nailong River. Rich in cultural relics.
Donggu Monastery is a Gelug monastery, said to have been founded in 1417. It is one of the Thirteen Monasteries of Huor. It lies in Sitongda Township in the northeastern part of Garze County, on the east bank of the Daqu River where it meets the Nailong River, at an elevation of about 3,500 meters. The monastery sits against the mountain, facing south, and holds many relics, including Buddha statues and thangkas, earning it the nickname “Museum of Tibetan Buddhism.” The canyon where it sits is deep, with steep walls, and tourism promotions call it “Donggu Natural Fortress.” The drive from the county seat takes about 1.5 hours on a mountain road. Watch for falling rocks in the rainy season, and hiring a car is recommended.
Opening hours
Open daytime