Gar Monastery Canyon
尕尔寺大峡谷
A canyon in the heart of the Baizha primeval forest, about 40 km long. It features a Sky Slit, Lhatso Lake and troops of Tibetan macaques, and it is known as the largest canyon on the Lancang River (Upper Mekong).
Gar Monastery Canyon lies in the interior of the Baizha primeval forest, about 70 km from the county seat. The canyon is roughly 40 km long and combines highland pastures, ancient villages, primeval forest, alpine lakes and a monastery built into the cliffs. It is a 3A-rated scenic area in Qinghai Province. The “Sky Slit” is a nearly vertical rock crevice, and looking up you can see only a thin strip of blue sky. Wild Tibetan macaques can also be seen. It is usually visited on the same day as Gar Monastery. There are few facilities in the scenic area, so bring your own food and drink, and watch for falling rocks after rain.
Opening hours
All day (natural area)