Luqu Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Langmu Temple | Gannan must pass the pilgrimage site Some people say "Do not come to Langmu Temple, equal to not to Gannan", which shows the importance of this Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Gannan. Langmu Temple is generally planned to travel in Gannan or North Sichuan. It is close to the Gannan Labrang Monastery to the north and the Zoige Grassland to the south. [Recommended travel itinerary] arrive at Langmu Temple at noon on the first day. In the afternoon, visit the Gedi Temple in Sichuan, then walk to the Bailongjiang Gorge and stay in the town at night. The next morning, I went to the Gandan Sai Chi Temple in Gansu. After that, you can take the Noons shuttle bus to leave Langmu Temple and go to other attractions in Gannan. [What can I experience here? 1 Langmu Temple Riding Langmu Temple There is a horse-riding tour nearby. The horse team has a consultation shop in the town. The price ranges from 150-400 yuan. The horse-riding destination includes the source of Bailongjiang and Hongshi. Cliffs, flowers and other places. 2 Langmu Temple celestial burial is biased toward Gansu in Langmu Temple. There is a celestial burial platform on the back hill of Saiji Temple. The celestial burial in this area is more open and can be viewed by tourists. If you have the consent of your family, you can take pictures. 3 Turning the mountains and turning the water to the stupa Tibetan people's devout faith is the snow lotus in the sky, full of pure to pure. They are kind and simple, and they only turn for the faith. An ancient turn of the road outside Xiahe Labrang Monastery is a lap I have to go to the Labrang Monastery every time. This is also one of my favorite temples.

Planning early for a budget-friendly trip during the mini-holiday can really save money

The May Day mini-holiday should be arranged in advance❗️Already looking forward to the May Day holiday🙆 The weather is getting better and better🌞, and the desire to go out and play can't be contained anymore👨‍👨‍👦‍👦 · If you want to have fun without the crowds, then I suggest you visit Gannan🌈 It offers great value for money, with few people and beautiful scenery! . 🚗4-day and 4-night itinerary: 🎈D0: Gather in Lanzhou (make your own way to the hotel and check in) 🎈D1: Lanzhou — Milarepa's Grotto — Laojun Mountain — Zhagana 🎈D2: Zhagana — Xiaodukou — Flower Lake — First Bend of the Yellow River — Tangke 🎈D3: Tangke — Langmu Temple — Sangke Grassland — Xiahe 🎈D4: Xiahe County — Labrang Monastery — Ganjia Secret Land — Lanzhou . 📷Must-visit attractions📷 🔥Labrang Monastery 🐾Recommendation Index: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Rich in Tibetan Buddhist culture🔍 One of the six main monasteries of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism; home to the world's longest prayer wheel corridor; stunning architecture🏠 A great spot for cultural and scenic photography🎥 🔥Zhagana 🐾Recommendation Index: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 One of China's top ten lesser-known peaks🗻 Breathtaking sunrises and sunsets🌇 Great hiking scenery🚶 A snapshot here is like a masterpiece📷 🔥Langmu Temple 🐾Recommendation Index: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Langmu Temple is actually the name of a town🏰 The Bailong River runs through the town🌊 The Sertri Monastery is located north of the river in Gansu👈 The Gerdeng Monastery is located south of the river in Sichuan👈 The morning mist and cooking smoke envelop the town🌃 The temple complex soars through the clouds, perched on the hillside⛺ 🔥Sangke Grassland 🐾Recommendation Index: 🌟🌟🌟 From Langmu Temple to Xiahe, you must cross the Sangke Grassland🍃 The meadow grassland stretches as far as the eye can see🎄 This is the natural pasture of the Tibetan people🐮 The grassland is dotted with herds of cattle and sheep🐑 A pure and beautiful natural landscape 🔥Ruoergai Flower Lake 🐾Recommendation Index: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 China's most beautiful wetland, Flower Lake on the grassland💐 Every summer, the grasslands are lush, the sky is blue, and the lakeside is filled with colorful flowers🌺 . ⚠️Transportation & Accommodation & Clothing: 1⃣The Gannan route generally starts from Lanzhou🎈 and eventually returns to Lanzhou🎀 2⃣Typically, a 3-7 day trip is recommended🎡 In this area, self-driving or carpooling is common, as public transportation is very inconvenient🚏🚏 3⃣There is a big temperature difference🎪 Be prepared for sun protection and warmth, even in summer, you should have a thick coat for the mornings and evenings👔 4⃣Accommodation along the way is quite convenient🏤 and not expensive; in terms of dining, Tibetan meals, halal meals, or Sichuan cuisine are the main options, and they are very convenient~

The charm and dignity of the golden dome

Seeing the tall and solemn Hehao Tower, the architectural structure is simple, the lower part is round, the treasure bottle and the tower are dazzling scenery. We walked into the square base part, inside is the scripture corridor. Turning the scriptures in the "belly" of the white tower is my first time. (Dehe Warehouse) Langmu Temple has good feng shui, surrounded by red rocks, overlapping peaks, green pines and cypresses in the mountains, green grass at the foot of the mountains, clear river water, unique scenery, coupled with unique architectural style, golden and brilliant, making the natural landscape here even more magnificent and charming. Walking up the slope on the east side, we saw the Great Cathedral, sitting north to south, with a larger platform in front, which is one of the main buildings here; the south side of the Great Cathedral is a small hill, full of trees on the hill, known as "Debate Forest". The top of the Great Cathedral has three layers of golden domes, a large pillar on one layer of steps, with curtains on top, the background is a gray-blue bottom flower pattern, in the middle of the pattern is a small pattern of Dharma instruments in the large white bottom central part, this row of patterns is nine pictures, the middle is the typical Tibetan Buddhism Logo of the double sheep kneeling Dharma. The outer eaves of the second floor are also curtains hanging down, the patterns on top are interesting, nine arrangements, each one is a "ten-phase freedom" picture; I searched online: this picture is composed of 10 symbols (3 shapes and 7 Sanskrit letters), which can be understood as the symbols of Mount Sumeru and various parts of the human body symbolized by 10 symbols, such as: half a sun pattern represents wisdom, a red dot represents the body, and a flame-like shape represents emptiness; in short, it has the highest sacred meaning and incomparably huge mysterious power, I think it's mysterious! The "rooms" on both sides of the hall are small in scale, and the curtain patterns are white and blue, which look good. All the color combinations here look very harmonious, solemn and quiet, and they look like new decorations. There seems to be a large row of red stones on the small hilltop in the distance on the east side of the hall, arranged like "city walls" or "screens", which are rare Danxia landform red cliffs, the color of which varies with the angle of the shining sunlight, which is also magical! Very suitable for taking pictures. There are relatively few tourists here, we went up close, admired the murals at the entrance of the Great Cathedral, recognized including: the Four Great Heavenly Kings, and the "Four Combination Picture" composed of elephants + monkeys + rabbits + birds, another picture is the "Ten Elephant Picture" often seen in Tibetan Buddhist temples - a monkey leading the way in front, followed by an elephant and a monk, winding up the road, interestingly, the color of the elephant gradually lightens with the height, finally the elephant at the high place becomes completely white, and the monk? Finally, he rode on the back of the white elephant and ascended along the rainbow road! This represents the nine stages of learning Buddhism, too vivid! Enter the interior of the hall to take off your shoes, no photography allowed. The decoration inside the shop is the same as the hall of Labrang Monastery, with pillars, hanging sutra umbrellas, and the carpet seats where the monks sit, and the high master's seat in the middle. This hall is relatively bright, compared with Labrang Monastery, the reason is that a large part of all the decoration colors is orange, and the rest are mixed with gold ribbons, the carpet seats are not only ocher, but also orange, the decoration wrapping of the pillars is also orange as the base color, so it appears vibrant and not so dim. Next to the Living Buddha's seat are exquisite statues of the Living Buddhas of all generations, as well as large photos of the ninth, tenth, and eleventh Panchen Lamas, for believers to pay their respects. It is said that the first Living Buddha of this (Saiche) temple, Jiang Can Sang Ge, was intelligent and virtuous, and he obtained the highest degree and honor in the Buddhist world--Chewa. Although the scale and fame of Langmu Temple are not as great as those of Labrang Monastery, the prestige of the presiding officer is very great, and his status among the Living Buddhas in Tibet is second only to the Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama. The northwest side of the Great Cathedral is a high ground, where several halls are located, built according to the slope, with a strong sense of hierarchy. We got up to the first level platform, looking up at the five large golden dome buildings above, very beautiful and majestic, adding to the sacredness of Langmu Temple. I like to take pictures in front of the Bianma Wall, because the first time I saw this kind of wall was in the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, so for me, this is a prominent feature of Tibetan Buddhist architecture. From here down to the Debate Forest on the south side of the Great Cathedral, around a circle is a tall cypress tree, in the sun, the open field is sitting more than 70 monks wearing ocher robes, they are listening to the master's lecture; the master sits in a sunshade pavilion, next to a "secretary"-like monk. There is a hall under the slope on the south side - the Hall of the Horse-headed Ming King; the main merits of the Horse-headed Ming King are: subduing Rakshasa, ghosts, gods, and all the demons of the Eight Parts of the Heavenly Dragon, eliminating the ignorance of karma, plague, suffering, avoiding all evil curses and evil methods, etc.; it is said that his face is very fierce. Before leaving Langmu Temple, I went to the scripture room outside to turn the scripture drum again! Not for entertainment, but a physical "goodbye"! Compared with Labrang Monastery, I still like Langmu Temple to see this "miniature" temple, coupled with the surrounding natural scenery, it is not too much to call it "Little Switzerland".

4-Day Pure Play in Gannan in Winter | A Small Secret Place for the Spring Festival

In winter Gannan, 4 days and 3 nights, take you to feel the vastness of Sangke Prairie, the style of Zhagana, the faith of Langmu Temple, the color of Ganjia Secret, start a pilgrimage journey... . ⭐️Essential Scenic Spots ✔️Ganjia Secret The scenic area includes Baishiyao, Octagonal Ancient City, Baishiyao Cave, after the snow in winter, it's another world, pure and vast snow mountain🏔️ ✔️Sangke Prairie This is probably a fairy tale, full of vast prairies, the accumulated snow under the sun is dazzling, it's a picturesque scenery, the free-range cattle and sheep add a touch of agility to the scenery ✔️Zhagana In the early morning of winter, the clouds are misty, snow mountains, holy lakes, blue sky, wilderness, villages, cattle and sheep, climb up to the Fairy Beach to view the snow scene, when the weather is clear, you can see the golden snow mountain top ✔️Langmu Temple "Eastern Switzerland", "Gannan Utopia", Langmu Temple is a small town, a blend of Tibetan, Han and Hui ethnic groups, there are Buddha Sunning Festival, Treasure Festival, Butter Lamp Festival during the Spring Festival, monks gather, very lively ✔️Labrang Monastery Known as the "World Tibetan Academy" has the world's longest prayer corridor, many people during the Spring Festival, attracting Tibetans and believers to participate . 📝Daily Itinerary🚗 1️⃣Lanzhou—Cooperation (Mila Ribafoge)—Zhagana Depart from the hotel around 8:00 ✅Visit the Buddha Pavilion, you can check in at the red wall at the door, the scenery on the hillside behind is better for taking pictures Arrive at 【Zhagana】 around 18:00 for free activities 【Today's Journey🚌】: 420 kilometers, about 6.5h by car 【Today's Accommodation⛺】: Zhagana Scenic Area 【Recommended Food🍱】: Tibetan Hot Pot . 2️⃣Zhagana Fairy Beach—Langmu Temple (Gedan Temple-Namo Grand Canyon) ✅Zhagana Fairy Beach: The morning mist makes you feel like you are in heaven. Here you can see the whole view of Zhagana Village, the grassland here is undulating, the bushes are dense, it is the ceiling of the scenery in Zhagana Scenic Area Coming out of Zhagana Goukou, you will enter the 248 National Road Scenic Section, cross Jiabu Gorge to Ruoergai Prairie, and finally enter Langmu Temple Town ✅Langmu Temple Town: Half in Gansu and half in Sichuan, Jiangnan is Gedan Temple belongs to Ruoergai County, Sichuan, Jiangbei is Saich Temple belongs to Luqu County, Gansu ✅Namo Grand Canyon and Bailong River Source are in Gedan Temple, Saich Temple is located on the hillside of Langmu Temple, you can see the whole view of Langmu Temple Town, suitable for taking large scenic photos. Due to time constraints, only one of the two attractions can be visited 【Today's Journey🚌】: 95 kilometers, about 2h by car 【Today's Accommodation⛺】: Langmu Temple . 3️⃣Langmu Temple-Gahai-Sangke Prairie-Labrang Monastery-Xiahe ✅【Gahai】Play time: 2h Ticket: 50 yuan Section car 20 yuan Gahai, a natural sea on the Gannan Prairie, is a habitat for birds, the ecological environment is super excellent, although it will be desolate in autumn and winter, but it is indeed a paradise for many small and popular scenic spot enthusiasts, super out of the picture tips: After entering the scenic area, there is a distance from the wooden plank road to the lake, the grassland on both sides of the wooden plank road, walk and take pictures, about 1h to reach the double-decker viewing platform, the view is wider, bird nesting season, you can watch birds by the lake, you can enjoy the whole Gahai Lake, from the top to shoot the wooden plank road, blue sky, lake water, mountains, grassland out of the picture is very good! In winter, the grassland covered with white snow and the green lake water, like a natural curved water flowing banquet jade platform, the overhead shot is very out of the picture ✅【Sangke Prairie】The prairie in winter is quiet and warm, cattle and sheep are free and loose, it is another scenery ✅【Labrang Monastery】Here is the purest Buddhist paradise, between the mountains, under the blue sky, the crimson monk's robe, the golden stupa, all this will make you unconsciously look up 【Today's Journey🚌】: 195 kilometers, about 3h by car 【Today's Accommodation⛺】: Xiahe . 4️⃣Xiahe— Ganjia Secret—Eight Squares Thirteen Lanes— Lanzhou (Ends around 17:00) ✅Ganjia Secret Go straight: Octagonal Ancient City—Baishiyao—Baishiyao Cave (separate ticket 40 yuan/person), the car can drive directly into the scenic area Arrive at Ganjia Secret before 9:00, play for about 2h ✅【Linxia Eight Squares Thirteen Lanes】And have lunch, check in food, return to Lanzhou, arrive around 17:00 in the afternoon If you want to return, you need to buy a plane after 20:00✈️

The Largest Monastery Outside of Tibet

Situated in southern Gansu, Labrang Monastery in Xiahe is the largest Tibetan monastery outside of Tibet. First founded in 1709, at its peak it hosted over 3,600 monks. Included in your entrance fee is a guided tour with an English speaking monk. You will walk through the temples and learn the history of the area. You should be lucky enough to enter the main temple during prayer time and witness the incredible chanting and humming it over 100 monks in unison. After exploring inside the monastery, it is well worth walking around the the kora circuit. This is the pathway on the outside of the monastery walls which contains the prayer wheels. Hundreds of Tibetan pilgrims at a time walk this circuit in a clockwise circle. You’ll hear the constant chants, see their gorgeous traditional Tibetan clothing and even witness some pilgrims and monks prostrating as they walk. To get to Labrang you need to get to the capital of Gansu, Lanzhou and then catch a 4 hour bus south to Xiahe. #historicplaces

Labrang Tibetan Monastery in South-Gansu

About 1 km west from Xiahe County in the Gannan Prefecture, Gansu Province, lies the Labrang Monastery. A nice place in the hearts of the Tibetans, it stands by the Daxia River and faces the Dragon Mountain. The monastery is famous for its Tibetan culture, imposing Buddhist structures and the long corridor of prayer wheels. It is a holy place where Buddhism followers learn the essence of Buddhism. During its peak, there were over four thousand monks. Labrang Monastery boasts the longest corridor of prayer wheels over the world, with over 1,700 scripture wheels. ℹ️ Chinese name: 拉卜楞寺 🚐 How to get there? From Lanzhou, visitors can catch a direct bus at Lanzhou South Coach Station to Xiahe County. From other counties like Linxia or Hezuo, there are buses to Xiahe every day. 🎫 Admission Fee 40RMB for visiting several main halls. Otherwise, you can tour the grounds for free. 🛕I recommend spending at least 3-5 hours in the monastery, as it's really huge and impressive. You can also walk the nearby grassland. #tibet#monastery#culturetrip #summervacation#hikingtrails

Do you know where the longest corridor in the world is? This Gannan self-driving tour, in addition to Zhabei that I am most worthy of thinking is this world-class top Tibetan school! It has the longest corridor in the world! No matter which country the locals take, they will take time to worship here every year! When you come here, time seems to be quiet, no distractions! Address is located in Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, 200km from Lanzhou! From Lanzhou, it takes 4.5h to drive! The road is very good, the whole process can also take the provincial highway! Or take a direct bus in Lanzhou District! Introduction Strictly speaking, this is not just a temple, it retains the most complete teaching system of Tibetan Buddhism in the country. Most of the monks came to the temple when they were seven or eight years old. After 12 years of study, they were counted as learning. It was not like learning, but also a lifelong practice.

Labrang Monastery, located in Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, is one of the six monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is known as the World Tibetan Academy. Xiahe has only one broad main street, one side is Labrang Monastery and the other side is city. But this street has no boundaries, just like the life and beliefs of the Xiahe people. In history, the Labrang Monastery is known as the 108-genus temple (in fact, it is much larger than this number), and it is the political and religious center of Gannan. Up to now, Labrang Monastery has retained the best Tibetan Buddhist teaching system in the country. The monks who practice here are from a few years old to several decades old. Apart from the typical Tibetan temple features, Labrang Monastery is best known for its longest corridor in the world. There are more than 1,700 prayer barrels around the temple, stretching for 3.5 kilometers.

Visiting a local mountain festival

Sometimes you're just at the right place at the right time. During our roadtrip in South-Gansu, we climbed a mountain and found out about the local Tibetan festival, that occurs for one week during August. We tried some homemade food and had a chat waiting for the sunset. We even met a guy from Xi'An who travels there every summer. Where? Zhagana offers a stunning landscape, forests and small villages. Locals do both farming and pasturing work in Zhagana. The best season to visit is from May to October. Summer is the best time to go as everything turns to green, winter gets cold! ⭐ While visiting Zhagana, there are many opportunities to experience the local culture. Just walk around and see what happens. 😊 Enjoy your trip! 🚐 Zhagana is better for a car trip. 🎫 Entrance fee is around 20 RMB. #tibet #village #historicculture#summervacation#hikingtrails

Zha (g) is an ancient city in Yiwa Township, located more than 30 kilometers northwest of Diebu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province. The Tibetan language means Shizizi. The terrain is like a giant palace with a large scale and a natural rock wall. Zha That the mountain is steep, misty, like a fairyland. A variety of production activities such as nomadic, farming, hunting and plucking in the Tibetan village are rationally matched and complemented, which has become a model for people to live in harmony with nature. Zhana in Yiwow Township, Diebu County, Gansu Province is a Tibetan language, meaning Shizizi. Zhaqin Mountain is located in Yiwa Township, 34 kilometers northwest of Diebu County. It is a complete natural Shicheng custom. It is called the "King of the King". The terrain is like a giant palace with a large scale, and a complete ancient city built by natural rock walls. Zhengbei is a majestic, majestic and glorious mountain with a gleaming peak. The ancient name "Shijing Mountain" has its name because of its gray-white rock. It is famous for its easy-reflecting light in the east; the rocky wall in the east rises into the sky, and the clouds are haunted; The pinnacles rise from the ground, and they stand together to form a stone gate; then south to the east wow, the Naga area, the cliffs stand, the clear stream rises and falls, the water mill flywheel, the flow continues. The mountain is steep and beautiful, like a large-scale stone palace. Although this paradise was named as the birthplace of Adam and Eve as early as nearly a hundred years ago, it is still a virgin land.

Life Advice: Be sure to visit Gannan in the fall

Life Advice: Be sure to visit Gannan in the fall. If the summer in Gannan is the best choice for a pilgrimage, then the autumn in Gannan is a sleeping beauty! When the summer crowds fade away, all the beauty is yours to enjoy alone. Gannan Southwestern part of Gansu With an average altitude of 3000 meters, it's not as high as Tibet, but Gannan has everything else that Tibetan areas offer, including the best educational institutions in the Tibetan region, the most authentic Tibetan Buddhism culture, and the essence of nomadic culture and the most primitive ethnic customs. Best time to enjoy autumn: September - early October *Scenic spots not to be missed Zhagana In the golden autumn of Zhagana, the mountains are covered with colorful forests, and brilliant yellow leaves can be seen everywhere. With the high sky and light clouds, the colorful autumn leaves, the pure and vast snow mountains, the scenery intoxicates people. Sangke Grassland In the golden autumn, the Sangke Grassland is filled with an intense gold that seems to melt into the eye. The Sangke Reservoir ripples with clear waves, resembling a colorful painting. Labrang Monastery Known as the 'World's Tibetan Academy,' it has a complete Tibetan Buddhism teaching system, and thousands of monks study and meditate here. Langmu Monastery Without the summer crowds, the monastery becomes even more tranquil. Monks quietly chant scriptures and pray, and devout believers circumambulate the mountains, water, and stupas. Namo Grand Canyon Trekking through the canyon is the best way to enter the autumn of Gannan. The Namo Grand Canyon, hidden deep in the Gerdie Monastery, exudes a primitive and wild natural atmosphere. 4-Day Itinerary Recommendation D1: From all over the country to Lanzhou, gather in Zhagana D2: Lanzhou → Labrang Monastery → Sangke Grassland → Diebu County → Zhagana D3: Zhagana → Flower Lake → Zoige Grassland → Langmu Monastery D4: Langmu Monastery → Lanzhou, disband 7-Day Itinerary Recommendation Labrang Monastery D1: From all over the country to Lanzhou, gather all day D2: Lanzhou → Labrang Monastery → Gannan Secret Realm → Xiahe County D3: Xiahe → Guomang Wetland → Zhagana D4: Zhagana sunrise → Flower Lake → Zoige Grassland → First Bend of the Yellow River → Tangke Town D5: Tangke Town → Lianbaoyeze → Aba County D6: Aba County → Hongyuan Grassland → Gerdie Monastery → Langmu Town D7: Langmu Monastery sunrise → Lanzhou If your eyes Are tired of the monotonous green of summer, then come to Gannan in the fall~ Let the colorful autumn brighten your eyes

Great places to go for the National Day holiday! The autumn scenery in Gannan is picturesque, and the beautiful views await your exploration!

The footsteps of autumn have already quietly arrived, and the autumn in Gannan is stunningly beautiful! The endless meadows complement the distant snow-capped mountains, and the colorful forests spread across valleys and hillsides. The golden waves of wheat next to the village of Zhagana roll with the wind. During the National Day period, if you yearn for a destination with few people and beautiful scenery, Gannan is undoubtedly the best choice. At this time, there are fewer tourists, the prices are favorable, and the peak travel season is avoided. The essence of a 7-day tour in Gannan is arranged as follows: D1, free activities in Lanzhou; D2, Lanzhou to Liujiaxia Reservoir; D3, Hezuo to the Road of Rock - Zhagana; D4, Zhagana to Xiaoduku - Flower Lake - The First Bend of the Yellow River; D5, Tangke to Lianbao Yezhe - Gemu Monastery; D6, Jiuzhi to Awan Cang Wetland - Langmu Temple - Sangke Grassland; D7, Xiahe to Labrang Monastery - Ganjia Secret Land - Lanzhou. For those visiting Gannan for the first time, this route can be chosen. If you are not familiar with the road or do not want to worry about traveling with family, you can opt for group tours/customization. The driver can also help take photos, which can be more cost-effective than traveling by yourself. The accommodation conditions are average, and the sanitary conditions cannot be compared with those in first- and second-tier cities. It is recommended to bring your own toothbrush, toothpaste, towels, and other toiletries. Local delicacies include steamed buns, yak yogurt, Tibetan buns, hand-grabbed lamb, butter tea, beef pancakes, etc. If you don't like them, you can choose local Sichuan cuisine restaurants. From September to October, Gannan has entered late autumn, with large temperature differences between morning and evening, so it is necessary to bring windproof down jackets/shell jackets to keep warm. Attractions worth visiting include: Ruoergai Flower Lake, Ruoergai Grassland, Zhagana, Labrang Monastery, Sangke Grassland, and Langmu Temple, etc. Travel tips for Gannan: In terms of clothing, due to the large temperature difference between morning and evening, it is necessary to bring shell jackets and long-sleeved coats, and you can wear a dress with a coat when the sun is sufficient at noon; sun protection should not be neglected, as the ultraviolet rays are strong in the plateau area; when visiting monasteries, local regulations must be followed; smoking and drinking are prohibited before the trip, and it is advisable to avoid fatigue and take preventive medicines such as Rhodiola one week in advance. Eat more vegetables and fruits, drink plenty of water, get enough sleep, and relax your mind. However, patients with heart disease and high blood pressure should not travel. During the National Day season, the autumn colors in Gannan are rich, and the beautiful scenery awaits your exploration!

Langmusi | The source of the Bailong River favored by the light of the sky and the shadow of the clouds

| The source of the Bailong River favored by the light of the sky and the shadow of the clouds. The White Dragon begins to hide in the tiger's den, still hiding the pastoral scenery. 🗺From Lanzhou all the way south to the deepest part of Gannan Prefecture, you can hear the rumbling sound of the source of the Bailong River from a distance, and this beautiful small mountain basin is Langmusi Town. ✨The ethnic groups living on both sides of the Die Mountain are very complex, and Langmusi Town is no exception. Here, compared to the pure Tibetan cultural area, there is more Hehuang culture. The Hezhou-style mosque Bunk building standing in the town center can be seen. But the center of the whole town is still Dacang Namogel Temple and Saich Temple, although these two temples belong to the Gelug Sect, there are still very complex differences. 💫The rich folk customs, the atmosphere without too much commercial development, and the unique scenery make Langmusi Town unique. Leaving the temple, walking into the deep Namu Grand Canyon in the curling mulberry smoke, thinking about the final destination of this stream in the gurgling water-Chongqing Chaotianmen. 📿Gelden Temple The name of Langmusi is the alias of this temple on the Sichuan side. Compared with the golden and brilliant Saich Temple on the opposite bank, Gelden Temple is more introverted. However, the influence of this temple should not be underestimated. It has a great influence in Aba and Gannan, with 18 branch temples and hundreds of monks. However, although there are many halls in the temple, not many are open, only the Langmusi Culture Museum and Zunsheng Hall can be visited. The Zunsheng Hall enshrines the extraordinary physical Dharma body. 📸Walking to the back mountain of the temple, you can overlook the small town, and there are many walking masters and locals, and many deer frolicking in it, quite wild. If you know the locals, you can ask them to lead into the temple and avoid the entrance fee. 💡Saich Temple This temple belonging to Gansu, I think it is the first impression of most people on Langmusi. This temple is a branch of Zhebang Temple in Lhasa. The magnificent halls descend from the hillside, and the golden hall echoes the small town under the sun and the red stone cliff in the distance, solemn and wonderful. There are more open halls here, and you can spend an afternoon visiting. 🗻Namu Grand Canyon Walking into the deep mountains in the direction of the Sichuan temple, it is the source of the Bailong River in the canyon. Not far into the valley, you can see a arrow tower, marking the location of the Fairy Cave. The name "Langmu" comes from a strange stalactite in the Fairy Cave that looks like a fairy. It is said that there were tigers here, and after the tiger was transformed by the lotus master, it turned into a fairy and guarded one side, gaining people's faith. Continue to go deep into the canyon, you will enter a local grassland, you can also ride a horse to play in this canyon, it is very suitable for a day of leisure hiking. 🚗Langmusi Town is also lively and peaceful, and there is a mosque left in the late Qing Dynasty. Provincial Highway 313 passes through the town, and at the three-way intersection of the provincial highway and the main street of the town, you can wait for buses to Lanzhou, Xiahe and other places.

It's not just in Tibet, there's also such a Tibetan style in southern Gansu

Langmu Temple is located at the junction of Gansu, Qinghai and Sichuan, Langmu Village, Langmu Temple Town, Luqu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province. It is located at an altitude of 3480 meters and covers an area of 55 hectares. Langmu Temple is divided into two parts, one is the Sichuan Dachang Langmu Temple, also known as Gerdi Temple, Tiger Cave, Fairy Cave, Langmu Temple Grand Canyon and the Buddha's Relics are all located in Sichuan Langmu Temple. The other is the Gansu Temple, also known as Saichi Temple, the direction to the sky burial platform, the two temples watch each other across the stream. Langmu Temple is not a temple, but a small town. The Langmu Temple Grand Canyon near the temple is known as the Swiss of the East. The Grand Canyon is a primitive Grand Canyon, the combination of the stream and the tall pine trees, really has a bit of Swiss feel! ⛰【Attraction Guide】 📍Detailed address: Langmu Village, Langmu Temple Town, Luqu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province 🚗Traffic Guide: Stay in Langmu Village, you can walk directly, walk separately for two days, it is very comfortable. 🕙Opening hours: 7:00--19:30 💰Ticket price: 30 yuan in summer, no one sells tickets in winter 🌟Visiting feelings: 1. There are temples, you can slowly experience the power of people's devout faith 2. Although there are living Buddhas in the temple, the living Buddha in Buddhism is just a title, which is not the same as what we think of as a living Buddha, so if you want to find a living Buddha to consecrate, it is actually not necessary. 3. The scenery of the Grand Canyon is very good, you can take a tour. 📌Small Tips: 1. If you visit in a single day, it may be a bit rushed, it is better to stay in Langmu Village and then slowly play. 2. The temple is quite large, it takes a long time to walk, you need to walk slowly.

Langmusi: A Town, Two Provinces, Three Ethnic Groups

Langmusi, is a temple, but not just a temple, it is also a small town located at the junction of Sichuan and Gansu. A small town, divided into two by the Bailong River, belongs to Gansu and Sichuan provinces; a temple, divided into Gansu Temple and Sichuan Temple; in the middle of the two temples, there is also a mosque; Han, Tibetan, Hui, three ethnic groups live together in this small town. Langmusi has been a sacred place for Tibetan Buddhism in Sichuan, Gansu, Qinghai and Tibet to worship the Black Tiger Goddess since ancient times. The history of temple construction here has been thousands of years. The meaning of Langmusi is 'Tiger Cave Fairy Temple'. Langmusi is a Gelugpa monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, divided into two parts, one is Sichuan Dachang Langmusi, also called Gerdi Temple, and the other is Gansu Saichisi, the two temples are across the river, less than a hundred meters apart. The town is very small, everywhere is typical Tibetan architecture, Hada, prayer flags, Tibetan-style painted beams can be seen everywhere. The distant Red Rock Cliff surrounds the town, tall and sharp, under the contrast of the surrounding green grassland, like a red wall guarding this land. It takes about ten minutes to walk to Sichuan Temple. The entrance is very simple, with two lamas in charge of selling tickets. Following the entrance, the low Tibetan-style red houses near the entrance are the monks' rooms. In the afternoon, there are not many monks in the temple, very quiet. The biggest Buddhist event of Gerdi Temple every year is the Buddha Viewing Festival on the 13th day of the first month, the huge Buddha image scroll is slowly unfolded on the Buddha Viewing Platform along the hillside, very magnificent, unfortunately we can't see such a magnificent scene now. The Great Hall of Sutras across from the Buddha Viewing Platform, with red walls and golden roofs, is solemn and magnificent. In front of the hall, the butter lamps are always bright, the Dharma is always present, and the Sanskrit sounds in the hall are quiet and solemn. Across the Bailong River Road is Gansu Temple, where you can step across two provinces. Saichisi is built along the mountain, at this altitude, the slope is still a bit challenging. As soon as you enter the gate, a golden-domed white tower stands tall, this is where people turn the scriptures daily. With the mountain, the grandeur and magnificence of Saichisi are more prominent. Golden dome, white wall, red window, under the sunshine, glittering, layer upon layer, don't know how many layers. Compared to the Sichuan Temple across the river, the temples are all very magnificent and exquisite. Saichisi was founded in 1748, and has a history of more than 250 years. After more than 200 years, with the careful protection and continuous expansion of successive Saichisi Living Buddhas, the Golden Hall, Buddha Hall, Buddha Palace, and monks' houses are well-arranged, large in scale, and Saichisi has also become the Tibetan Buddhist temple in the Duoma Tibetan area, second only to Ta'er Temple and Labrang Temple. From the highest Buddha Hall, you can overlook the panoramic view of Langmusi Town and the Sichuan Temple across the river, as well as the distant Red Rock Cliff and snow-capped mountains, can't help but sigh at the insignificance of human beings, and can't help but sigh at the greatness of human beings.

Saichit Temple||| (The strategy is below, with the route attached)

||| (The strategy is below, with the route attached). Founded in 1748, the Gandan Saichit Temple is located on the north side of the Bailong River in Langmu Temple Town. The temple is built against the mountain and is magnificent. Coming here in the early morning, you can enjoy the brilliant light of the layered golden roofs in the sun. And standing on the viewing platform in the temple, you can not only overlook the small town under the snow mountain, but also look far away to the Red Rock Cliff-the place where the sun rises every day in Langmu Temple. --- ⏰ The opening hours I found are 8:00-17:00, but the specific time may vary according to different seasons, so you can check it yourself before you go 🚗 You can drive into the Saichit Temple, and you can see a golden dome and white tower standing tall as soon as you enter the gate. There is a small hill on the left that leads to the viewing platform, and the road on the right leads to the Buddha Hall. 👉🏻 My route at the time was to go to the viewing platform on the left after entering the door → then follow the road uphill and turn right → come to the large hall, Maitreya Hall and other building groups → then follow the stairs down to the entrance. In short, it is a circular route. ▶️ When I went there was at the end of October, because the altitude here is relatively high, and it was in the morning, the perceived temperature was very low, it is recommended to bring more thick clothes. ---

Take a trip to Gannan in the fall, and experience the beauty and tranquility of nature

If you plan to travel to Gannan in the fall, here are some travel tips: 1. Best time: The fall in Gannan is very beautiful, usually from late September to early November is the best travel time. At this time, the leaves turn golden, red and orange, and the scenery is very spectacular. 2. Preparation: Before going to Gannan, you need to make full preparations. Including booking air tickets, hotel accommodation, preparing necessary equipment, etc. In addition, you need to understand the local weather and traffic conditions in order to better arrange your itinerary. 3. Itinerary: Gannan has many worthwhile attractions, such as Labrang Monastery, Langmu Monastery, Zhagana, Ga Hai Lake, etc. You can arrange your itinerary according to your own interests and time. It is recommended to arrange enough time at each attraction to better appreciate the scenery and experience the local culture. 4. Transportation: The transportation in Gannan is relatively inconvenient, it is recommended to choose chartered or self-driving tour. If you choose a chartered car, it is recommended to book in advance in order to better arrange the itinerary and avoid unnecessary trouble. If you choose a self-driving tour, you need to pay attention to traffic safety and abide by local traffic rules. 5. Precautions: When traveling to Gannan, you need to pay attention to local customs and religious beliefs. In addition, since Gannan is located on the plateau, you need to pay attention to altitude sickness, it is recommended to prepare in advance. In summary, if you plan to travel to Gannan in the fall, the above travel tips can help you better arrange your itinerary and enjoy your journey.

The holy lake Bohai has been dried up three times in the land of Luqu County, Gannan Prefecture, Qinghai Province. It is a holy place in the hearts of Tibetan compatriots and is known as the Pearl of the Plateau. However, since the 1950s, with the increasing population and overgrazing, people have taken the use of grassland resources lightly. The Bohai Sea has experienced an unprecedented ecological disaster: the surface is bare, the grasslands are deserted, and the water table is declining year by year. The wetlands are shrinking. In 995, Bohai Lake saw its roots for the first time. The holy lake that once had a thousand hectares and the Tianhu Lake became a huge bunker. In the spring of 1996, Bohai Lake had a small amount of water. In 1997, the lake dried up again. In 2000, the most serious dryness occurred in the holy lake of the holy lake. The creatures in the lake suffered from the catastrophe. The stinky smell of dead fish floated like a ghost in the sky above the grassland. The damming and diversion of water to save the three dryness of the plateau Pearl Lake and the Bohai Sea has attracted great attention from the relevant departments of the province, Gannan Prefecture and the Bohai National Nature Reserve. It consists of the Shishilin Scenic Area and the Laiwu Migratory Bird Nature Reserve. Then Shishilin is located in the south of Luqu County. It is a siltstone landscape. I saw the strange peaks of different shapes standing proudly. Some are like knife-cutting axe, some are like downhill tigers, and more exotic monkeys The month, the general peak, the monk stone, etc., the image is really cool. Among them, the "Shimen First Line" of dozens of feet, the momentum is smoldering, and it is spectacular. There are nearly 100 meters of wooden plank roads in Shimen for tourists to enter and exit. There is a risk of "one husband is the customs, Wanfu is open", which is the only way to enter Shilin. Bohai is located in Lehai Township, southwest of Luqu County, 53 kilometers away from the county seat, with an elevation of 3479.7 meters. The total area of the nature reserve is 162,000 mu. The wild animals and plants are rich in resources and the plants are flourishing. Many rare birds migrate southward. The foothold and breeding base. The Bohai Grassland is also one of the finest pastures in Asia. Every summer, the water and grass are beautiful, the beef and sheep are fat, and the climate is cool and pleasant. It is an ideal place for people to spend summer and summer.

[] is located in Menghai Township, Luqu County, Gannan, about 36 kilometers from Langmu Temple. July and August is the most beautiful season in the grassland. The endless green is like a clear and bright mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, which is a longing for people. Continue to the Langmu Temple along the 213 National Road and continue for 40 minutes on the ramp leading to Maqu. An open and endless lake shines with emerald light. This is the plateau mirror in Gannan. - Bohai Lake. Bohai Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Gannan, located in the center of the grassland. When it is sunny, the blue sky and white clouds reflect in the water, which is very beautiful. The water was almost dry when we went, but the scenery was still beautiful. is the habitat of rare birds and cranes. Every spring and autumn, more than 80 kinds of migratory birds such as white swan, grey crane, black pheasant, great egret, wild duck and waterfowl will travel from the south of China to Southeast Asia. Nepal, the Himalayas, fly here to breed. In the exclamation of the crowd ahead, a small fox ran to us, thin and not working, it is estimated that the prey could not catch the hungry, and not afraid of tourists. We have taken it with food such as ham and sausage, and it is a miracle to see this animal in this place. Meet two Tibetan girls, wearing national costumes to take photos with tourists, you can give some compensation, but don't get used to them. I hope this piece of pure land can be protected, whether it is the environment or the humanities.