Sky Burial Sites in Tibetan Sichuan
Sky Burial is a traditional funeral of Tibetan People. It is a series of ceremonies dedicated to the deceased people mainly include feeding the dead body to the vultures after ceremonial chanting. It is conducted widely throughout Tibet and is a tradition carried out by Tibetan People. Listed below are Sky Burial sites in Sichuan in the Tibetan Areas including Garze and Ngawa Prefecture. Most sites allow visitors to watch but some don’t allow photography. The following is not a full list.
Serta Larung Gar
- Location: 1km west to Larung Gar School in Seda County, Garze Prefecture
- Frequency: Almost Everyday
- Timing: 1-2pm
- Accessibility: Walking 2km
Larung Gar Sky Burial
Langmusi Temple
- Location: 2km North to Langmusi in Zoige County, Ngawa Prefecture
- Frequency: Once a week or 2 weeks
- Timing: 7-8am
- Accessibility: 4X4 Car
Langmusi Sky Burial
Litang Monastery
- Location: 2km west to Litang Monastery in Litang County, Garze Prefecture
- Frequency: Once a week or 2 weeks
- Timing: 6-7am
- Accessibility: Walking 200m
Litang Sky Burial
Juli Temple
- Location: 2km South to Juli Temple in Xinduqiao, Kangding, Garze Prefecture
- Frequency: Once 3-4 week
- Timing: 7-8am
- Accessibility: Walking 2km
Juli Temple Sky Burial
Tagong Muya Temple
- Location: 1km North to Muya Temple in Tagong, Kangding, Garze Prefecture
- Frequency: Once 3 or 4 weeks
- Timing: 7-8am
- Accessibility: Car
Tagong Sky Burial
Langyi Temple
- Location: 2km West to Langyi Temple in Aba County, Ngawa Prefecture
- Frequency: Once a week or 2 weeks
- Timing: 7-8am
- Accessibility: walking 400m
Aba Langyi Sky Burial
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