Reda Township
热打镇
A highland pastoral town in the northwest of Xiangcheng, where the Qupi Monastery, Tibetan villages, and alpine pastures make a quiet, authentic destination for in-depth self-drive travel.
Reda Township lies in the northwest of Xiangcheng County at an altitude of about 3,400 metres or more. It shows more of a highland pastoral character than the river valleys. Surrounded by meadows, pastures, and fir forests, the town has Tibetan-style stone watchtower houses and monasteries such as Qupi Monastery. In summer, herds of yaks can be seen. Tourists are few, making it suitable for deep self-drive travelers who enjoy an authentic Tibetan lifestyle, and there are simple family guesthouses. The drive from the county seat takes about 1.5 hours on rural roads that are in average condition. Landslides are possible in the rainy season, so check road conditions before setting out and bring enough fuel and warm clothing.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sampheling Monastery
- White Tibetan Houses & Seergong Village
- Zhongde Village (Qingde)
- Maxiong Gorge
- Shuoqu River Valley
- Shambhala Seven Lakes & Mt. Bamu
- Wuming Mountain (Glacial Boulder Field Viewpoint)
- Ranwu Hot Springs