Heri Stone Scripture Wall
和日石经墙
A stone scripture wall stretching several hundred meters beside Heri Monastery in Zêkog County, built from tens of thousands of carved scripture stones and known as the 'Stone Book of the World.'
The Heri Stone Scripture Wall stands beside Heri Monastery in Heri Town, Zêkog County, Huangnan Prefecture, and is a key national cultural heritage site. The wall was begun in the Qing dynasty and completed over generations by local stone carvers. It is more than 200 meters long and about 3 meters high, built from tens of thousands of stone slabs carved with the full texts of the Kangyur and Tengyur Buddhist canons and with images of the Buddha, earning it the name 'Stone Book of the World.' The surrounding Heri village is known for its stone carving, and visitors can watch craftsmen carving scriptures on site. The scenic area sits at about 3,500 meters above sea level, so bring sun protection and watch for altitude sickness. From Tongren city, the drive via Zêkog takes about 2 hours, making it a good day trip. When walking the circuit (kora), move clockwise.
Opening hours
All day