highlights of qinghai: xining , birds islands of qinghai lake, xining,ta'er monastery,yark butter flower,murals,thangka,tiaoqian, guomari shilun buddhism tower,longwu temple,
thangka,
a tibetan term for "scroll painting", is highly prized for its ethical
flavor, religious significance and art splendor. the subjects shown on
thangkas are wide in variety. they include important events in history,
biographies of historical figures, life and customs of the local people,
astrology and tibetan medicine, etc.
thangkas are various in type: they can be painted on paper, cloth or silk; and can be painted in water color, or embroidered in silk. thangkas inlaid with pearls and gold are considered the most precious of all.