Its core ecological zone protects a 12-hectare alpine wetland that is home to Himalayan blue poppy (Metconopsis horridula) and Rhododendron nivale, as well as important habitat for black-necked cranes (Grus nigricollis) that come to the area to breed.
[2][3] The construction prioritized minimal environmental disruption: 85% of materials were locally sourced, including slate from Nyang River quarries and sustainably harvested Cupressus gigantea timber.
Engineers employed terrain-following techniques to avoid large-scale excavation, and a closed-loop water system recycles rainwater for irrigation via 8.5 km of underground channels.
Architectural highlights include the 28-meter Skywalk Observation Deck, built with earthquake-resistant steel frames, and the Ninefold Prayer Wheel Pavilion, featuring hand-carved motifs of the Four Harmonious Animals from Tibetan Buddhist lore.
Annual visitor numbers exceed 120,000, with strict daily caps to mitigate ecological pressure.