Jintong Village A Wonderland on Earth on the banks of the Lancang River .

Mondo Tourism Updated on 2024-02-26

Jintong Village, which is located in the quiet village of Chaiwei Township, Karuo District, Changdu City, is famous for its natural beauty and unique cultural charm, the name Jintong means "beautiful Pingba" in Tibetan, it is not only a place name, but also a portrayal of all this land.

The Village Under the Canyon Photograph Zizig Gogo.

Jintong Village is not only picturesque, but also famous for its silverware craftsmanship in the Tibetan Qamdo area, known as the "hometown of famous craftsmen", generations of silversmiths with their exquisite skills, forging a piece of silver jewelry full of Tibetan characteristics, so that tourists from afar are amazed. The silverware here is not just simple objects, they carry the wisdom of the local people and represent the deep connotation of the culture of the Zhaqu River valley in eastern Tibet.

The village sits on the magnificent Zhaqu River, the main tributary of the Lancang River, from which the meandering water flows to the wider land of Qamdo, and the river water moistens thousands of acres of fields, making the scenery of the agricultural area here particularly beautiful.

The pastoral area, hidden in the embrace of the Longji Mountains in eastern Tibet, has created a stone forest of different shapes, and the boulders are covered with moss, as if it is the imprint of history. Dense forests spread through the mountains, strange trees and plants are scattered among them, and the birds and flowers are full of infinite life. The vast grassland is like a green gem set on the plateau, cattle and sheep leisurely spread their joy in this free world, and the herdsmen's tents and prayer flags are dotted in between, depicting a primitive and quiet idyllic scenery.

The headdress of the girl Jintong Photographed Qizig Guoguo.

The beautiful scenery and profound cultural heritage of Jintong Village attract people from all over the world to come, where you can experience the lifestyle of half farming and half herding, feel the harmony of mountains and rivers intertwined with human feelings, and also have an in-depth understanding of the craftsmanship skills that have been passed down from generation to generation.

Overlooking the Longji Mountains in eastern Tibet Photograph Qizige Guoguo.

The dirt road leading to the pastoral area Photographed Qizig Guoguo.

Wen Qi Qi Ge Guoguo.

February 25, 2024.

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