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Windhorses of Eastern Qinghai and Central Amdo.

Authors :
Trimble, Susan
Source :
China Today. Apr2004, Vol. 53 Issue 4, p48-51. 4p. 5 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Describes eastern Qinghai and central Amdo in China. Description of windhorses as small pieces of paper inscribed with galloping horses that are scattered from the tops of mountains for the purpose of sending prayers and wishes into the heavens in the hope that they will be answered; Tourist destinations in Qinghai and central Amdo including mountains, lakes, grasslands, rivers, monasteries ad artists' villages.

Subjects

Subjects :
*TOURISM
*MONASTERIES

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10030905
Volume :
53
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
China Today
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
13018886