Deqin, China. The doorstep of Tibet. You can see many people in Tibetan clothes. Early in the morning I start to hitchhike on Yunan-Tibet highway trying to get to Feilai Si – little Tibetan monastery, which is 10 km away. Taxi drivers wanted 40 yunas each way. I was surprised – in this remote corner of China hitchhiking is surprisingly good! First I Visited Little monastery, which lies below the highway. Nice place, but from here you cannot see the main attraction of the area: the ridge with the holy mountain Kawa Karpo. The magnificent view opens about 1 km west where they built recently many hotels. I was excited, the view is breathtaking. But they try to make a bbusiness on it. On the left side of the road they built the big terrace, put a fence, an they charge 150 y entry fee “to the national park”. Do not be stupid – take the pictures from the gate! The all range was in white – unforgettable view.
The mountain Kawa Karpo (Chinese: Meili Xue Shan) 6740 m is one of the most important sacred mountains in eastern Tibet. Kawa Karpo is part of a larger mountain range with 13 prominent summits. The mountain range has the name Taizi Shisan Feng (Mountain range of the 13 princesses). The highest peak, which is also named after the mountain god Kagebo, is seen as a perfect pyramid from many sides.
An ancient pilgrim route leads around the Kawa Karpo mountain range.
