Tibetans in China: Visit to Xiahe

Our visit to the village of Xiahe in China's Gansu Province offered us a glimpse of Tibetan life (outside of Tibet). Images feature a Tibetan festival and monastic winter opera (Cham) at the Labrang Monastery. Read more about our visit to Xiehe during a Tibetan Buddhist festival.

Tibetan Pilgrims - Xiahe, China
Buddhist pilgrims walk the pilgrimage circuit around Labrang Monastery in Xiahe, turning each of the thousands of prayer wheels along the way. The color and life we saw at Xiahe was like nothing we had seen during our time in northern China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Tibetan Pilgrims Outside Labrang Monastery - Xiahe, China
Two Tibetan pilgrims take a rest outside of Labrang Monastery in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Xiahe Main Street - China
A view of the main street in Xiahe, China. The population is approximately 50% Tibetan renders the town colorful and visually spectacular. The remainder of the population is Han and Hui Chinese. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Tibetan Woman - Xiahe, China
Tibetan Woman. Taken in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Breakfast Tea - Xiahe, China
Three generations of Tibetans take a tea break at Gesar cafe in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Tibetan Mother and Daughter - Xiahe, China
Taken during a Tibetan festival at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Tibetan Words at Labrang Monestary - Xiahe, China
and some attractive geometric designs as well. Taken at Labrang Monestary in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Labrang Monastery - Xiahe, China
Taken at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Cute Tibetan Child - Xiahe, China
Another cutie in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Tibetan Monk in Thought - Xiahe, China
Taken in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Labrang Monastery - Xiahe, China
Taken at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Ngakpas in Red Robes - Xiahe, China
Thanks to the comments below, we learned that these are not Buddhist monks, but are Ngakpas. Read the comments to learn more about them! They wear bright red robes and let their hair grow long and tie it up in braids top of their heads. Taken in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Old Tibetan Pilgrim - Xiahe, China
Taken in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Tibetan Girl All Bundled Up - Xiahe, China
This Tibetan girl is ready to take on the chill...Taken in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Tibetan Monk Novices - Xiahe, China
Finally, the novices get to do their bit in the Tibetan Opera. Take at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Tibetan Kids Wearing Pink - Xiahe, China
A novice monk and little girl hang out at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Tibetan Opera - Xiahe, China
We were fortunate to arrive in Xiahe, China, on the eve of a Buddhist festival. The next day included a Tibetan Opera featuring elaborate costumes, bright colors, exotic sounds and heaps of ritual. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Tibetan Opera Actor - Xiahe, China
The actors in the Tibetan Opera were colorfully and elaborately decked out and moved slowly and deliberately. Taken in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Excited Little Tibetan Boy - Xiahe, China
This little guy was so excited to see us. Taken in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Tibetan Woman - Xiahe, China
Taken in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Shy Tibetan Girls - Xiahe, China
These friendly local women worked at the Tibetan cafe (Gesar Restaurant) located near the market in Xiahe. They kept us well fed with remarkable vegetarian and apple Tibetan mo mos (dumplings), greens and tree bark tea. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Tibetan Women - Xiahe, China
Two old friends catch up on a visit to town...Taken in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Monk Eating Morning Soup - Xiahe, China
A novice monk ducks into Gesar cafe for some morning soup. ..Taken in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Men Walking Down Street - Xiahe, China
Taken in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Tibetan Mother and Child - Xiahe, China
Tibetan Mother and Child. Taken in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China. © www.uncorneredmarket.com