Banma Rentuo Mountain

　　The mysterious Banma Rentuo Mountain is situated in Ganglong Township in the southeastern part of Gadê County, approximately 1 kilometer from the renowned Gelug sect Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Xiari Monastery. Its main peak stands at an elevation of 4,896 meters. The upper part of the mountain is composed of rock and is regarded as a sacred mountain by local people. At the foot of the mountain, there are nearly 100 meters of cliff paintings and rock carvings, as well as legendary horse hoof prints said to have been left by King Gesar when he rode through the area, footprints of high monks who practiced here, arrow marks from archery trials on the rocks, and meditation caves where monks cultivated themselves spiritually. It is one of the well-known Buddhist practice sites in the Tibetan region, and monks still come here to practice today. Banma Rentuo Mountain is widely known for its towering peaks and herds of argali sheep.