[2025 Barkam Attraction] Travel Guide for Changlie Temple (Updated Apr)

On the mountain outside of Maerkang City, drive all the way to the top of the mountain, 900 meters vertically above the Somo River Valley, 3,400 meters above sea level. There is a cool temple with a huge statue of Padmasambhava under construction, which is very spectacular… There are two paths from Ma'erkang City to Changlie Temple. Both paths go out of the city along National Highway 107 and turn left towards Tibet. The two paths start from the bottom of the valley and climb back and forth like a comb all the way to Changlie Temple at an altitude of about 3,500 meters. The road is very narrow and in many places only one car can pass. At some bends, the car also needs to reverse to turn. Changlie Temple is located on Changlie Mountain in Ma'erkang County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It was founded in the 1240s and has a history of more than 800 years. The monastery, which belongs to the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism, was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution but was rebuilt in the 1980s on the site of the old monastery. Currently, Changlie Temple is open from 6:00 to 18:00 every day, and admission is free… Changlie Temple

| A Journey to Explore Cultural Colors. The dust has settled in the Jiarong Holy Land, just like Gaoyou produced Wang Zengqi, Maerkang is the hometown of Alai. Not only is the book title in the slogan, but there is also the Dust Settled Hotel, Alai City Study Room, and the Zhuokeji Tusi Official Manor naturally reminds people of the Maiji Tusi family in the novel. Although it is the first time to Aba and the first time to hear the name of Maerkang, because of Alai's "Dust Settled", it does not feel very unfamiliar. The Tusi Official Manor is in full bloom, the nearby Xisuo Residence is surrounded by the rushing Suomo River, the nearby Gengda Temple and the Changlie Temple on the cloud top have different styles, but they let faith shine in tranquility... That day, I closed my eyes in the incense mist of the scripture hall, and suddenly heard the true words in your chanting... 🌟 Highlights: Temple Check-in Guide 📍 Detailed Address: Maerkang Dazang Temple Maerkang Dazang Temple, with an altitude of about 3500m. Dazang Temple was built in 1414 and is the last of the 108 temples that Jiarong Awang Zaba Master (one of the first four disciples of the founder of the Gelug Sect, Tsongkhapa) vowed to build. It is also the main temple of the Gelug Sect in northern Sichuan. Navigation: Dazang Temple Tickets: Free P Parking: Parking is available in front of the temple, and the platform can also park Transportation: Self-driving 📍 Detailed Address: Maerkang Changdu Temple An ancient temple surrounded by high mountains and lakes, it is also the only public Buddhist academy in the entire Tibetan area. It still preserves precious cultural relics from the 2nd century AD, such as the Xiangxiong stone carvings and ancient and exquisite buildings. The environment around the temple is really beautiful, making it a great place for photo ops. Navigation: Changdu Temple Tickets: Free P Parking: Parking is available in front of the temple, and the viewing platform can also park Transportation: Self-driving 📍 Detailed Address: Maerkang Changlie Temple Changlie Temple is an important temple of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism and a holy place for the spiritual sustenance of pilgrims from all over. The Buddha statues here are resplendent and the incense smoke curls up, making people feel a sense of reverence. The natural environment around the temple is also pleasant, with clear streams flowing and the mountains covered in layers of forests, as if entering a fairyland. Navigation: Changlie Temple (25 minutes from Maerkang city. The whole journey is on asphalt winding mountain roads, the road conditions are excellent, with many bends.) Tickets: Free Transportation: Self-driving 📍 Detailed Address: Maerkang Xisuo Residence Along the Suomo River in Maerkang, there is a piece of Tibetan-style architecture, and across the river is the Zhuokeji Tusi Official Manor. Its name is "Xisuo Residence" Navigation: Maerkang Xisuo Residence Tickets: Free P Parking: 10 yuan, Transportation: Self-driving or shuttle bus to Maerkang

Normally, people just treat Barkam as a transit point, resting for a night before leaving. This time, I didn't want to rush, so I decided to stay in Barkam for a day. I skipped visiting the Tusi Castle because I was attracted by a photo of a grassland above the clouds that looked like it came straight out of a Hayao Miyazaki anime, which led me to the Changlie Mountain, a dozen kilometers away from the city area. Destination: Barkam (about 4.5 hours' drive from Chengdu) Directions to the scenic area: Changlie Temple (18 kilometers from Barkam city center, the road is a tarred mountain path with good conditions, but with many bends) Admission: Free Transportation: You can choose to drive yourself, or take a taxi from the city, with a round-trip cost of about 200 yuan Recommended way to visit: Spend 1-2 hours in the morning touring the temple, which covers a large area; at noon, you can taste vegetarian meals at the temple restaurant, which has a nice environment, with buffet vegetarian dishes at 25 yuan per person, or order a vegetarian hot pot for 30 yuan each; in the afternoon, you can go camping and relax on the back mountain, where the scenery is absolutely beautiful and very suitable for photography. If you are driving, a sedan can also reach the top of the mountain in about 5 minutes; if walking, it only takes about ten to twenty minutes from Changlie Temple to the top of the back mountain.

There are pear blossoms everywhere, but only the Jinchuan pear blossoms make me linger! Why go to Jinchuan to see pear blossoms? Jinchuan, the "Hometown of Snow Pear in China", has the largest pear blossom area in China. Clusters of snow-white pear blossoms bloom beside the ancient watchtowers, forming a scene that stretches for more than 100 kilometers. There are nearly 10,000 mu of pear gardens in the world. Pear blossoms bloom all over the mountains and valleys, presenting a scene of "thousands of pear trees in bloom". Jinchuan pear blossoms have three unique features The first is the snow on the mountain top and the pear blossoms in the valley competing for beauty. The second is that thousands of pear trees bloomed overnight. The third is the flowers in the fog, and the pear blossoms on the mountain are looming. Photo Spot 1. Shenxianbao: It is a high point. The viewing platform is the best place to see the panoramic view and sunrise. You can overlook the pear blossoms in the valley and the town landscape. You can take pictures of the pear blossom sea, Tibetan villages, and river valleys. 2. Kaer Township: Pear Blossom Avenue can be seen everywhere in Kaer Township. Walking on the road, pear blossoms are flying all over the sky, beautiful as a fairyland. The pear blossoms here are short and dense, very suitable for taking pictures 3. Zhonglu Tibetan Village: You will pass by this Tibetan village on the way to Jinchuan, but don't underestimate it. The pear blossoms and large-scale Tibetan villages here rise and fall with the terraces, looming in the morning mist. one 3-day itinerary D1 Chengdu-Luding-Zangzhai-Zhonglu-Zangzhai-Sunset Observation Deck D2 Middle Road Tibetan Village-Jinchuan Shenxianbao-Khar Township Lihua Avenue-Maerkang City D3 Changlie Temple Holy Mountain Pasture-Chengdu 5-day itinerary D1 Chengdu-Luding Yizhong Road Tibetan Village Pear Blossom Sunset Observation Deck D2 Zhonglu Tibetan Village-Jinchuan Shenxianbao-Khar Township Lihua Avenue-Jinchuan County D3 Jinchuan County - Lover's Lake - Guanyin Bridge - Maerkang City D4 Changlie Temple Holy Mountain Pasture - Longda Li - Tibetan Pear Garden - Visit the hermit thangka painter to experience thangka painting - Private Tibetan dinner D5 Maerkang - Xisuo folk house tsampa experience - Zhuokeji Tusi official residence - Chengdu - Tips for playing: 1. Jinchuan is located in the western Sichuan plateau area. The high altitude has strong ultraviolet rays, so please pay attention to sun protection 2. The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so remember to choose layering to make it easier to take photos 3. Jinchuan Hotel has few rooms available, and there are many people during the Pear Blossom Festival, so remember to book accommodation in advance

I went to Maerkang City in western Sichuan to listen to the introduction of the locals. I went to Changlie Temple early in the morning. The temple enshrined Vajrasattva. The temple was on the top of the mountain. The scenery was unbeatable and there were no distractions. The mountains and rivers were continuous.

Maerkang is the capital of Aba Prefecture. Previously, when visiting Aba, it was often just used as a transit rest. This time on the way back, I studied it well and felt that Changlie Temple around Aba was very good, so I set off immediately. Changlie Temple is not far from the city, and the road conditions are very OK. However, it is a winding mountain road, very tortuous, be careful of falling rocks and pay attention to merging cars. There is no signal many times along the way. The current number of people coming to Changlie Temple is not many, but I see that it is building a tourist area, and there may be more people later. You can enter several main halls for visit, but please respect the customs to take off your hat and shoes. It's actually a very good choice to stay quietly in the Buddha Hall for a while. You can turn the scriptures outside, watch the snow-capped mountains, very healing. The temple has a matching canteen, which is developed for tourists. We chose a fried rice and vegetarian hot pot. You might as well try it, especially choosing the window position, which is the super invincible luxury snow mountain view🏔️ After the meal, we went to the meadow behind the temple to spread the Ronda, the scenery is beautiful, but the wind and sand are also big. Overall, while there are few people, Changlie Temple is a great location that combines both cultural and natural landscapes, worth a visit. Depart from Chengdu and arrive all the way by expressway. You can leave on Saturday and return to the city on Sunday.