Step into Dege and discover its unique romance.

🌄 When the spring breeze gently caresses the earth and the May sunshine sprinkles warmth and hope, it's the perfect time to embark on a journey and explore the unknown. In this beautiful season, let's step into the mysterious Dege together and start an unforgettable trip! Here is a comprehensive May Dege travel guide prepared for you 👇 📌Introduction: Dege County is located in the west of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, and enjoys the reputation of "Pearl of Western Sichuan." With its rich natural landscapes and profound cultural heritage, it is an excellent place for tourists to experience Tibetan customs and appreciate the scenery of the plateau. 🎯Must-see attractions: - Dege Sutra Printing House: Founded in 1729, with a total area of about 5,000 square meters, it is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage site and a national 4A tourist attraction. The courtyard has a rich collection of books with a wide range of categories. The total number of collected printing plates is more than 300,000, making it the largest in the world. It is known as the "Tibetan Culture Encyclopedia," "Cultural Treasure House Under the Snow Mountain," and "Living Fossil of Woodblock Printing." Here, you can see the busy sutra printers passing on the immortal skills from generation to generation and feel the charm of traditional culture. - Yulong Lacuo Lake: Located under Que'er Mountain, it is 4,040m above sea level. The emerald green water of the lake is surrounded by mountains, as if you are in a world of ice and snow. On the 317 self-driving route, this is a popular spot for taking photos, and every frame is breathtakingly beautiful. - Cuotong Emerald Lake (Sanlian Lake): A niche attraction that has not been discovered by too many people. Taking photos here is super! Awesome! Great! For exploring the secret places of western Sichuan, this is the best choice. - Mani Gango: Historical buildings are full of traces of time. Here, time seems to slow down, allowing you to fully feel the precipitation of history. - Duopu Valley: The natural landscape is beautiful, the canyon is deep, and the waterfalls are clustered together, making it a treasure land bestowed by nature. - Que'er Mountain: The mountain has rich biodiversity. You can enjoy natural landscapes such as alpine meadows and primeval forests, and you also have the opportunity to see wild animals such as black bears and snow leopards. - Zhuqing Temple: With a long history and a strong religious atmosphere, here you can feel the breadth and depth of Tibetan Buddhism. - Gengqing Temple: One of the important temples of the Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism, it has a profound cultural heritage. Strolling through it can bring peace to your soul. 🍱Local delicacies and specialties: - Tuotuo Beef: A traditional way for Tibetan compatriots to eat beef and mutton. Large pieces of beef and mutton are put into a pot and boiled over high heat. They are taken out of the pot as soon as they are cooked. When eating, they are grabbed by hand and cut with a knife into the mouth. This is called hand-grabbed Tuotuo meat. It can be eaten hot or cold. The meat is tender and delicious. Nowadays, there are also stir-fried and grilled methods. Dipped in chili powder, the taste is absolutely amazing. - Silver Bud Shredded Meat Fried with Tiger Palm Mushroom: Fresh tiger palm mushrooms have a strong aroma, even more so after being dried. Wash and shred them, put them in a pot with mung bean sprouts and shredded pork loin, add seasonings and stir-fry until cooked, then drizzle with cooked chicken oil. The aroma is fragrant and the taste is special. It is a top-grade edible mushroom dish. - Yak Milk: Sweet, thick, and rich, with a strong milky flavor. You can knead zanba into the shape of a spoon to eat milk. A bite of zanba with a bite of yak milk is super unique. - Butter Fruit: Also known as Tibetan Mahua, it is a frequent visitor on the coffee tables of Garze Tibetans. The raw materials are flour and butter. Add butter when mixing the dough, and fry it in clear oil until golden brown. It is fragrant, crispy, and delicious, both sweet and salty. It is indispensable for the New Year, weddings, sacrifices, and daily consumption. - Tibetan Hot Pot: The pot used is similar to the Beijing copper pot, but the way of eating is different. Yak meat and various dishes are directly piled in the pot. The soup base is a clear soup made from yak bones, which is nutritious, light, and delicious. - Yak Yogurt: Rich in milk flavor, easy to digest and absorb, with a layer of milk fat on the surface. It is more sour than ordinary yogurt. If you are not used to drinking it, you can add sugar. 🏠Accommodation: - Dege Cangyang Gyatso Love Song Hotel (Manigango Branch): 4.6-star rating, close to Manigango, with a bar and coffee shop, providing free parking, oxygen supply facilities, and a free shuttle service to the station. - Dege Yulong Hotel: Rated 4.8 stars, with first-class facilities, a super vegetarian atmosphere, a vegetarian restaurant, a coffee shop, charging piles, beautiful scenery outside the window, and mountain view rooms. - Dege Ashulingcang Hotel: The hotel is pet-friendly, has a coffee shop, and is very friendly to tourists traveling with pets. - Dege Business Hotel: 4.7 stars, very good, close to Dege Sutra Printing House and Dege Bus Station, with brand-new facilities and equipment, thoughtful service, and river view rooms and mountain view rooms. - Dege Kale Hotel: Also close to Dege Sutra Printing House and Dege Bus Station, with river view rooms, newly opened, giving people a brand-new accommodation experience. - Lunzhuzawa Homestay: The homestay has a super 4.9-star rating, close to Zhuqing Temple, with a clothes dryer, laundry room, and mountain view rooms and suites, which is very suitable for families. 💡Travel tips: - Keep warm: Dege County has a high altitude and a changeable climate. Even in May, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so be sure to bring warm clothes when traveling. - Sun protection: The ultraviolet rays on the plateau are strong, so be sure to take sun protection measures and bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and sun hats. - Respect local customs: When traveling in Dege, respect local religious beliefs and customs, such as following relevant regulations when entering temples and not making loud noises. - Environmental protection: The beauty of Dege needs everyone to protect it together. Remember to protect the environment and not litter. 🎉Every inch of Dege's land exudes a unique charm, every scenery is intoxicating, and every kind of food is unforgettable. This May, come to Dege for a date with nature and culture. I believe you will have an unforgettable memory!