Located on the eastern flank of Lhasa of Xizang, alongside the Mila Mountain, Maizhokunggar County has an average altitude of over 4,000 meters and is traversed by the Xurong Zangbo River. It is the birthplace of Songtsen Gampo. Here, nature and culture blend seamlessly: visitors can explore the Songtsen Gampo Memorial Hall, Drigung Til Monastery, Sichen Lhatso Lake, and Dapung Astronomical Calendar Observatory, as well as enjoy the Dezong Hot Springs and intangible cultural heritage such as Tagba pottery and Drigung Tibetan incense—all awaiting discovery.

Filming: Chinese National Geography

Editor: Su Yun, Ni Weijing

Translator: Ni Weijing, Liu Fang

Reviewer: Pan Lu, Dong Xiuli