Azitan Scenic Area

　　The Azitan Scenic Area is located in the northwest of Zhuoni County and encompasses the three townships of Azitan, ShenZang, and Wanmao.

　　Major cultural attractions:

　　① The "Azitan Great Bodhi Stupa," built in 1560. The stupa houses over 300 volumes of scriptures including the Kangyur, as well as the kasaya (monastic robe) of Tsongkhapa’s disciples, garments of successive Dalai Lamas, Panchen Lamas, Tsemönling Rinpoches, and Tibetan regents. More precious still are the hair of the revered Tsongkhapa, garments of Tsongkhapa’s mother, and the bone relics of Adixia, among many other religious artifacts. ② The Wanmao White Stone Cliff Temple, built in 1583. ③ The Shamao Temple, established by the 18th Incarnate Lamas of Labrang Monastery, the 4th Reting Gyatso—Gyazang Tubdun Gyatso. ④ The Cai Zi Village Tang Dynasty Tomb Cluster. ⑤ The Niutou City Ruins, the site of the ancient Taoyang Garrison built by the Tuyuhun people. ⑥ The Dajia, Ganbuta, Guanluo, Ezang, and Tuqiao hidden gates, all constructed in January 1533, collectively known as the "Ming Dynasty Border Wall," and serving as important military fortresses during the Song and Ming periods.

　　Major natural scenery:

　　① The Wanmao Natural Grassland. ② The Xiezang Big Mountain. ③ The ShenZang Tiezhan Medicinal Spring, with an annual water output of about 3,600 cubic meters; the ShenZang Shilu Medicinal Spring, with an annual output of 2,500 cubic meters. Every year on the “Third Day of Mid-Heat,” patients travel from afar to drink or bathe in the waters, giving it considerable development potential.