Daocheng White Stupa (Zunsheng Stupa Forest)
The Zunsheng Stupa Forest at the entrance to Daocheng county town: 108 white stupas arranged in a ring, with a towering central stupa and prayer wheels lining the kora path
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
The Zunsheng Stupa Forest at the entrance to Daocheng county town: 108 white stupas arranged in a ring around a towering central stupa, with prayer wheels running unbroken along the pilgrim path; the white stupa cluster framed against distant mountains and poplar woods makes the "Gateway to Daocheng" photo spot, and the solemn, orderly sight of Tibetans circling the stupas at dawn is a cultural warm-up before entering Yading.
Getting there: At the county town entrance
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