Xiaqiong Temple is located in Chafu Township, Hualong County, about two hours' drive from Xining. This temple, which was built in 1349, is well-known in the Tibetan area.

Xiaqiong Temple is located in Chafu Township, Hualong County, about two hours' drive from Xining. This temple, which was built in 1349, is famous in the Tibetan area. The founder of the temple is Tsongkhapa's enlightenment teacher, Qujie Dondrub. In 1363, the 7-year-old Tsongkhapa officially became a monk here. Later, he became famous in Lhasa and founded the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Therefore, this place is also known as the source of the Gelug Sect. There is a huge statue of Tsongkhapa standing on the top of the mountain, and the golden roof of the temple is shining in the sun. The road to Xiaqiong Temple is not easy to walk. You need to go up the mountain all the way. The narrowest part of the road can only accommodate one car. There is a cliff next to it, so you need to be very careful. It is precisely because it is not easy to reach that there are very few tourists here, but there are many believers who come to worship. Everyone walks hurriedly, circling around the huge statue of Tsongkhapa and chanting, or kowtow and worship outside the temple, and the temple is filled with smoke. Looking out from the railing, you can see the Yellow River turning in the distance and the nearby farms and villages. It is a very beautiful and special place. Address: Navigate to Xiaqiong Temple. It takes about 2 hours to drive from Xining. After going down the mountain, you can visit Jianzha Kangyang Town, which is also known as the first town of the Yellow River. The river water is clear and you can see the bottom.