Damu Lhoba Ethnic Township
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A Lhoba ethnic township north of Medog, where you can see Lhoba houses, bamboo and rattan crafts, and tea gardens in the cloud-covered valleys.
Damu Lhoba Ethnic Township lies north of Medog County Town, in the Jinzhu Zangbu River valley, and is the main settlement of the Lhoba people, one of the smallest ethnic groups in China. The township has newly built Lhoba village houses, folk exhibitions, and bamboo and rattan handicrafts, and tea gardens dot the surrounding slopes wrapped in clouds and mist. You can hire a car from Medog County Town to reach it on mountain roads, a trip of about 1.5 to 2 hours. Nearby, you can also hike to high-altitude lakes such as Bugun Lake, which requires a guide. It suits travelers interested in ethnic minority culture who plan to stay in Medog for at least two days. Please respect villagers when visiting, and ask for permission before photographing people. The area is a border region, so bring your ID card and register as required.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mirage Viewpoint (Medog)
- Medog Town
- Rinchenpung Monastery
- Medog Monba-Lhoba Heritage Museum
- Dexing Cane Net Bridge
- Guoguotang Great Bend
- Zhamo Highway Rainforest Section
- Beibeng & Xirang Village