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Tagong, Sichuan At 1000 Mantras A Second: Tibet in China 2

3,790 views · Published 20 October 2016 · 6:58 · Indexed 15 October 2026

Channel: Itchy Feet · 2016 · Travel & Events

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After a 3 hour van ride into the mountains, we arrived in Tagong, a small town in the Garze grasslands. The chilly mountain air did not keep up from exploring the area. We hiked the hills, finding semi-nomadic yak herders and an insane amount of yaks. Yaks are a huge part of life in Tibet. They're slowly becoming one of my favorite animals. 
We also visited the Tagong Monastery, where we observed the prayer wheels in action. Many people come out everyday and do a lap around the monastery, spinning large wheels as they do it. Every wheel spun is the equivalent to saying the 1000 or so mantras that are written on the wheels. They're called mani wheels and, even if it seems like cheating a bit, the process is beautiful to watch.

This is part 2 of 3 of Tibet in China, which gives you an alternate way to experience Tibet, without the hassle of a permit, and without having to take a tour. 
Watch part 1 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjdqIAK6wfM
Watch part 3 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJoOTH2RfwE

Or view my blog post 'Tibet in China: An Alternate Way to Experience Tibet' to get all the information you need to take this trip: http://www.itchyfeetonthecheap.com/2016/11/08/tibet-in-china-an-alternate-way-to-experience-tibet

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