How many meters above sea level is Malkang?

Markang is between 2180 meters and 5301 meters above sea level.

Markang is located at the southern end of the Northwest Plateau and belongs to the plateau canyon area. The terrain gradually decreases from northeast to southwest. Markang City is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province. It is also the capital of the state. In Tibetan, it means a place of strong fire, and by extension it means a prosperous place. It is also called the Sitou area.

Markang County is a county under the jurisdiction of the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. In Tibetan, it means "a place full of fire" and by extension, "a place of prosperity". Malkang County was established based on the four chieftain territories of Zhuokeji, Songgang, Dangba and Suomo among the original Jiarong 18 chieftains. It is also known as the "Four Soil Areas".

What are the must-see attractions in Malkang?

1. Dazang Temple

The full name of Dazang Temple is Ganden Dazang Henglin, located in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province In Shaerzong Township, Malkang County, Dazang means "merit and virtue" in Chinese.

2. Zhibo Blockhouse Group

Zhibo Blockhouse Group is located in Zhibo Village, Songgang Township. It has 2 blocks and is distributed along the north and south of the mountain. The south blockhouse is in the village, and the north blockhouse is on the ridge north of the village. The two blockhouses are 50 meters apart and both have an octagonal shape.

3. Xisuo Folk Houses

The most typical village of the Jiarong Tibetan people - Xisuo Folk Houses. The traditional architectural style of "building a room with stones".

4. Jiazaljia Mountain Cave Paintings

The Jiazaljia Mountain Cave Paintings are located in the Mairuozala Grotto Temple, on the south slope of Jiazaljia Mountain in Malkang Baiwan Township, 1.5 miles away. The river bed is located in a natural cave about 300 meters vertically high.