Leba Valley
勒巴沟
A narrow gully leading to the Tongtian River, with cliffs and riverbed covered in painted mani stones and Tubo-era line carvings. The one-kilometer walk through this “mani gully” is unforgettable.
Leba Valley lies about 30 km southeast of Jiegu Town and leads to the Tongtian River. The gully's cliffs, boulders and even the stones in the riverbed are covered with the six-syllable mantra and painted Buddha images. Among them are Tubo-period cliff line carvings, such as the “Homage to the Buddha” scene, which are of great artistic value. A typical visit is a walk of about 1 km along the gully, with admission around 30 yuan. Near the mouth of the gully, you can glimpse the Tongtian River. It is close to Princess Wencheng Temple, so combining the two into a half-day trip makes sense. The coordinates are estimated from the gully's approximate location, so please rely on the scenic area's navigation.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Princess Wencheng Temple
- Dangka Monastery
- Thrangu Monastery
- Batang Grassland
- Gyanak Mani Stone Mound
- Tongtian River
- Yushu Earthquake Memorial
- Jyekundo Monastery