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  • Sinong Village in Deqin County, Diqing

    Chinese Name:迪庆州德钦县云岭乡斯农村
    English Name: Sinong Village in Deqin County, Diqing
    Sinong Village is located in Deqin County, Diqing Prefecture, at an altitude of about 2300m. Driving from Deqin County to Feilai Temple, You can overlook the full view of Sinong Village which is near Lancang River. “Sinong” means “The Buddha Light Illuminating” in Tibetic language. Sinong Village is at the foot of Kawagarbo mountain where nearly 60 Tibetan households inhabit. People support them by farming and grazing in the quiet and insular village.

    Hikers can trek along the path at the back of the mountain, head to the Sinong Gorge, then walk into Sinong Glacier which sits between Kawagarbo mountain(6749m) and Shennv Mountain(6379m). Mingyong Glacier spreads on the range of Kawagarbo mountain. Sinong Glacier is at the right of Mingyong Glacier and it’s the extremely rare mountain glacier at an low altitude and latitude in monsoon area. The glacier may crash in Summer when the temperature go up.

    Sinong Village (斯农村) in Deqin County, Diqing Prefecture, is indeed a fascinating destination with stunning natural beauty. Here’s a detailed overview:

    Location and Overview:

    • Altitude: Approximately 2,300 meters above sea level.
    • Position: Situated near the Lancang River, at the foot of Kawagarbo Mountain.
    • Population: Home to around 60 Tibetan households.

    Etymology:

    • Name Meaning: “Sinong” translates to “The Buddha Light Illuminating” in the Tibetic language.

    Activities and Attractions:

    1. Feilai Temple Viewpoint: Driving from Deqin County to Feilai Temple provides an excellent vantage point to overlook the full view of Sinong Village.
    2. Hiking:
      • Sinong Gorge: Accessible via a path at the back of the mountain.
      • Sinong Glacier: Located between Kawagarbo Mountain (6,749 meters) and Shennv Mountain (6,379 meters). It’s a rare low-altitude glacier in a monsoon area.
      • Mingyong Glacier: Spreads along Kawagarbo Mountain’s range, with Sinong Glacier to its right.

    Glacier Note:

    • Seasonal Changes: Sinong Glacier, being in a monsoon region, might experience instability during summer due to rising temperatures, potentially leading to glacier crashes.

    This remote and tranquil village offers a unique blend of Tibetan culture and breathtaking natural landscapes, perfect for adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike.

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