Hezuo

Hezuo is the administrative seat of the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in southern Gansu province in Western China. It is home to the Genden Qoling and its Milaraiba Tower, the Langshangmaio Temple, and a mosque. There is a breed of pig, the Zoi Swine, from here and the whole Gannan TAP also. it is the ligament of central plains region and Amdo Tibetan region. And it is also the business centers for Tibetan and Chinese exchanges in the history. At the early period of foundation of the People’s Republic of China, Hezuo was belonged to Xiahe County of Gannan Tibet Autonomous Prefecture. 1956, the capital of Gannan Tibet Autonomous immigrated from Xiahe to Hezuo which pushed Hezuo into a new setup. Hezuo City was founded formerly in 1998 after approved by the State Council.

We start the tour by visiting Amdo Milariba Temple. It is said that there are only two temples of this kind in the whole Tibetan area, and the one in Hezuo is only one has nine floors and dedicated to Tibetan Buddhism founder. The temple is about 40 meter high, it was originally built in Qing dynasty, and has a history of more than 200 years. There are perennial resident monks and lamas studying here, formed a unique cultural atmosphere. Then have a short walk around Folk Street and Century S