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Living Treasure of Tibetan Heritage

Dege Publisher Store or Dege Parkhang

The Dege Sutra Printing House is a living treasure of Tibetan culture and religion. Founded in 1729, it is dedicated to the traditional woodblock printing of Buddhist sutras.

Location
Dege County, Garze
Founded
1729
Woodblocks
200,000+
Specialty
Traditional Sutra Printing

Overview

Dege Publisher store located in Dege County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan, on the east bank of the Yangtze River, Dege Sutra-Printing House (Dege Parkhang) sits quietly amid snow-capped mountains.

Its name means "land of benevolence" in Tibetan, and this seclusion has gently guarded its ancient traditions for centuries.

Founded in 1729 by Chokyi Tenpa Tsering, it is the largest of the three major sutra-printing houses in Tibetan areas, housing over 200,000 woodblocks—nearly 70% of Tibet's literary heritage.

These blocks cover Buddhist classics, medicine, literature, astronomy, and more, with the Qing Dynasty edition of the Tibetan Buddhist canon being its most famous treasure.

Traditional Craftsmanship

What makes it truly special is its unbroken traditional craftsmanship. Even today, no machines are used, every step is done by hand.

Craftsmen carve deep, elegant scripts on red birch woodblocks, which are smoked, boiled, sunned, and polished to last for centuries.

The paper, made from Daphne plant roots, goes through washing, steaming, and polishing, becoming durable, ink-absorbent, and bug-resistant.

Heritage & Experience

Though it paused operations from 1958 to 1979, it resumed in 1979 and has thrived ever since. Designated a national key cultural relic in 1996, it is more than a printing house—it's a living museum.

Watching local artisans press ink onto woodblocks, their hands moving slowly and reverently, you can feel the weight of history and the warmth of heritage.

Dege Parkhang isn't just a place; it's the soul of Tibetan culture, kept alive by the quiet dedication of its people.

Plan Your Visit

For international travelers, a Tibet Travel Permit is not required for this region. With your valid Chinese visa, you can explore freely according to your own schedule.

For more information about Tibet tours, you can email us at info@tibetroofofworld.com . Our local, experienced travel experts will help you create a perfect Tibet tour itinerary based on your interests.

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1: Tibet Travel Permit

Without Tibet Travel Permits, you cannot enter Tibet (Tibet Autonomous Region), China, but it is not difficult to obtain the permit, registered company like TRW, it can be easily obtain it for you if your Tibet Tour has been confirmed with a legit registered local travel company.

2: Alien Permit

Alien Travel Permit (ATP) is an additional permit which is required if your itinerary is in Gyirong, Kailash, Ngari and EBC in western part of Tibet,Tsedang,Nyinchi, Ranwo Lake, Basum Lake, Sakga or Shalu Monasteries in Shigatse area,

3: Military Permit

The Military Permits as you can see from the word, this permit is related to military department, thus, this travel document is mainly issued by the military authority in Tibet, in fact, this permit is compulsory for entering to any border regions between China and neighboring countries. Military permits are required for visiting following places in Tibet apart from TTP.

  • Ali (Far Western Tibet)
  • Guge Kingdom (Far Western Tibet)
  • Gyirong (New Border to Nepal)
  • Lake Manasarovar (Near Mt. Kailash in Far Western Tibet)
  • Kailash (Western Tibet)
  • Nyima country (Border country between Ali and Nakchu Prefecture)
  • Cochin

NOTE: This permit can apply only from Lhasa, Tibet, you don’t have to worry about it as our company (TRW) will obtain such permits on your behalf and you just need to cooperate by sending your scanned copies of China Visa/TGV and Passport to your travel consultant. If you want to know more details about Tibet Travel Permits, you can contact us at info@tibetroofofworld.com Our professional travel consultants will reply to you with their extensive knowledge and rich Tibet tour experiences

Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) is the basic required permit to travel to Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), every foreign travelers must need Tibet Travel Permit to enter to Tibet along with your Chinese Visa or Tibet Group Visa. Though it seems very hard or confusing, it just takes few simple steps, and your travel agency will do the rest.

Tibet Travel Permit is mainly obtained from Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa, Tibet, which contains the tourist’s information and confirmed itineraries.

According to the latest Chinese regulations for foreign visitors, passports must have a validity of six months (at least) to apply for a Chinese visa. This requirement also applies when traveling to Tibet along with Tibet Travel Permit.

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