Huangzang Monastery
黄藏寺
An ancient Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the Heihe gorge, said to have ties to the Khoshut Mongols, backed by a mountain and facing the river, quiet and seldom visited.
Huangzang Monastery lies about 10 km west of the Qilian county seat, in Huangzang Village along the Heihe valley. It is one of Qilian's older Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, and its name reflects the historical coexistence of the Huangfan, ancestors of the Yugur people, with Tibetans. The monastery is modest in size, backed by a cliff and facing the Heihe River, with prayer flags and white stupas dotting the valley. It pairs well with a visit to Binggou Forest and the Heihe Grand Canyon. Downstream, the Huangzang hydro-control project is under construction, which will change the landscape of the valley somewhat. Admission is free. Observe monastery etiquette, walk clockwise around the prayer wheels, and ask permission before photographing monks.
Opening hours
Open daytime