Chengguan
People's Republic of China · Asia
About Chengguan
Qamdo is a city in southeast Tibet.
Chengguan travel guide
Understand
As a capital of the former region of Kham, Qamdo has a rich history and heritage. On the banks of the Mekong River, this pleasant and laid back city is a logical place to take a break before traveling deeper into Tibet. Qamdo was the site of the Battle of Qamdo in 1950, in which the Tibetan Army lost to the People's Liberation Army force led by the future Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping, resulting in Tibet losing its de facto independence and being incorporated into the People's Republic of China.
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Neydo Tashi Choeling — the main monastery of Karma Chagme Rinpoche, the head of the Neydo Kagyu lineage of Vajrayana Buddhism, is among stunning scenery near the village of Ngom, about three hours from Qamdo city.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.