The Holy Kawagarbo

Deqing, Yunnan | January 2025

Kawagarbo, the sacred peak in the Meili Snow Mountain range, holds deep spiritual significance for the local Tibetan communities, who see it as the home of their guardian deity. Pilgrims travel for months to circumambulate the mountain, seeking blessings and spiritual connection. Visitors are drawn to the spectacular sunrise over Kawagarbo, a breathtaking sight that combines natural beauty with cultural reverence.

Visitors looking from rooftop at Kawagarbo sunrise

Visitors looking from rooftop at Kawagarbo sunrise

Mountain glowing in the sunrise light

Mountain glowing in the sunrise light

Visitor taking photo of sunrise on mountain

Visitor taking photo of sunrise on mountain

Worshippers and families gathering in Deqing

Worshippers and families gathering in Deqing

Woman in traditional attire observing the mountain

Woman in traditional attire observing the mountain

Crowd gathered in front of valley with mountain view

Crowd gathered in front of valley with mountain view