Luqu Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

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.

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

| The source of the Bailong River favored by the light of the sky and the shadows of the clouds. Langmusi | The source of the Bailong River favored by the light of the sky and the shadows of the clouds 👍Most recommended: 🌟Highlights: The White Dragon emerges from the tiger's lair, still hiding the myriad landscapes within the countryside. Traveling south from Lanzhou to the deepest part of Gannan Prefecture, one can hear the roaring sound of the source of the Bailong River from afar, and this beautiful mountain basin is Langmusi Town. The ethnic groups living on both sides of the Die Mountains are very complex, and Langmusi Town is no exception. Here, compared to the pure Tibetan cultural areas, there is more of a Hehuang cultural flavor, which can be seen from the Hezhou-style mosque with strong ethnic features standing in the center of the town. However, the heart of the town is still the Dacang Namocui Gerdeng Temple and the Sich Temple, both of which belong to the Gelug sect, but there are very complex differences between them. The rich folklore, the atmosphere that is not overly commercialized, and the unique scenery make Langmusi Town uniquely charming. Leaving the temple, walking into the deep Namocui Gorge amidst the curling smoke, one can ponder the ultimate destination of this stream — Chongqing Chaotianmen. Gerdeng Temple The name Langmusi is the alias of this temple on the Sichuan side. Compared to the glittering Sich Temple on the opposite bank, Gerdeng Temple is more restrained. However, the influence of this temple should not be underestimated; it has a significant impact in both Aba and Gannan prefectures, with eighteen branch temples and hundreds of monks. Although there are many halls in the temple, not many are open to the public, only the Langmusi Cultural Museum and the Zunsheng Hall are available for visiting. Inside the Zunsheng Hall, there is a revered flesh body relic. Walking to the back mountain of the temple, one can overlook the town, where many monks and locals stroll, and many deer play among them, adding a touch of wilderness. If you know a local, you can ask them to lead you into the temple, which can save you the ticket price. Sich Temple This temple, belonging to Gansu, is probably the first impression most people have of Langmusi. This temple is a branch of the Tashilhunpo Monastery in Lhasa. The magnificent halls stretch down the hillside, with the golden hall echoing the small town under the sunlight and the distant red cliffs, solemn and beautiful. There are more halls open here, and one can spend an entire afternoon touring. Namocui Gorge Walking into the deep mountains in the direction of the Sichuan temple, one reaches the source of the Bailong River in the gorge. Not far into the valley, one can see a tower with arrows, marking the location of the Fairy Cave. The name 'Langmu' originates from a peculiar stalactite in the Fairy Cave that resembles a fairy. Legend has it that fierce tigers once roamed here, and after being enlightened by the Guru Rinpoche, they transformed into fairies to guard the area and gained the faith of the people. Going deeper into the gorge, one enters a local pasture, where one can also ride horses and enjoy the gorge, making it suitable for a leisurely day of hiking. The town of Langmusi is equally lively and harmonious, with a mosque from the late Qing Dynasty. The 313 provincial road runs through the town, and at the fork of the provincial road and the main street of the town, one can wait for buses to Lanzhou, Xiahe, and other places.

Gannan tourism, regret knowing too late! Crossing the Lork Road|||

|||. Gannan tourism, regret knowing too late! Crossing the Lork Road|||🍀🍀🍀 In early summer in Gannan, snow may occasionally fall, which is a bit of a pleasant surprise ~ 🌸🌸🌸 For friends planning to visit Gannan this year: 1. The grass on the prairie has started to turn green, and the scenery will become more and more beautiful as time goes on, so you can plan your holiday now; 2. The period up to early September is a good time to visit Gannan, with July and August being the peak season, so you need to prepare in advance; 3. The average altitude of Gannan is over 3000 meters, so altitude sickness is relatively mild, no need to worry too much; 4. If you want to escape the summer heat, Gannan is a good choice, as the temperature is very cool and comfortable; ~ 🎈🎈🎈 Snow-capped mountains stand tall, lakes are scattered like stars, and majestic peaks and strange rocks form a temple of art. A strong cultural atmosphere, a land of faith. Gannan has a magical color of Middle-earth. - 🎬🎬🎬 Temperature & Accommodation & Clothing 1. There is a big temperature difference, so be prepared for sun protection and warmth, even in summer, you should have a thick coat for the morning and evening; 2. Accommodations along the way are quite convenient and not expensive; in terms of dining, Tibetan, Halal, or Sichuan cuisine are the main options, which are very convenient~ - 👉👉👉 Places in Gannan worth checking in: 1. Labrang Monastery 2. Zhagana 3. Langmu Temple 4. Lianbao Yeze 5. Tangke Yellow River First Bend 6. Meiren Grassland 7. Lork Road 8. Ganjia Secret Land 9. Seda 10. Guan'e Valley - 🆘🆘🆘 Departure & Transportation: 1. The general route in Gannan is to enter and exit through Lanzhou, and it's better to take a loop. You can also consider entering and exiting through Lanzhou and Chengdu, but a single line might mean missing some scenery; 2. Public transportation is not recommended, as it is very inconvenient. Self-driving or carpooling is the main way. - 🎬🎬🎬 Gannan 4-day loop: Day 1 Lanzhou--Ganjia Secret Land--Labrang Monastery--Xiahe Stay Day 2 Sangke Grassland--Zhagana--Diebu Stay Day 3 Zoige Grassland--Flower Lake--Langmu Temple Stay Day 4 Langmu Temple-Gahai-Mila Ri Ba Buddha Pavilion-Lanzhou - 🌟🌟🌟 Gannan 5-day loop: Day1 Lanzhou-Ganjia Secret Land-Labrang Monastery-Xiahe Day2 Labrang Monastery-Sangke Grassland-Zhagana Day3 Flower Lake-Zoige Wetland-Yellow River First Bend-Tangke Day4 Tangke-Suo Ke Tibetan Monastery-Gahai Lake-Langmu Temple Day5 Langmu Temple-Mila Ri Ba Buddha Pavilion-Lanzhou - 👉👉👉 Gannan 6-day loop: D1. Lanzhou—Ganjia Secret Land—Labrang Monastery—Xiahe D2. Labrang Monastery—Sangke Grassland—Zhagana D.3 Zhagana—Zoige Flower Lake—Yellow River First Bend—Tangke D4. Tangke—Waqie Pagoda Forest—Lianbao Yeze—Aba D5. Awan Warehouse Wetland—Gahai Lake—Langmu Temple D6. Langmu Temple—Mila Ri Ba Buddha Pavilion—Linxia to Lanzhou - ❤️❤️❤️ Gannan classic 7-day (Seda version): D1 Lanzhou-Ganjia Secret Land-Labrang Monastery-Xiahe D2 Xiahe-Langmu Temple-Zhagana D3 Flower Lake-Zoige Grassland-Yellow River First Bend-Tangke D4 Waqie Pagoda Forest-Lianbao Yeze-Jiuzhi D5 Tibetan Zebra County-Seda Wuming Buddhist Institute D6 Seda in-depth tour-Jiuzhi-Maqu D7 Maqu-Mila Buddha Pavilion-Lanzhou ~

A must-visit temple in this lifetime, any casual snapshot is National Geographic worthy

I personally think it's even more photogenic than Labrang Monastery. Although Labrang Monastery has a strong background and reputation, in terms of scenery and photography, I prefer Langmu Temple (of course, Labrang Monastery is also beautiful~) Langmu Temple is located at the border of Gansu and Sichuan. There are two Langmu Temples, one in Sichuan (which is where my photo was taken), and another in Gansu (due to time constraints, I arrived on the evening of the first day🌇 and left early the next morning, so I didn't have time to visit the one in Gansu). The two Langmu Temples are very close to each other, within walking distance. (In picture 2, the golden roofs in the distance are the Gansu Langmu Temple) The Sichuan Langmu Temple🎫 entrance fee is 30 yuan per person, and there is also a canyon inside, which is worth visiting if you have enough time. Right upon entering the Sichuan Langmu Temple, you can see a hillside, which I think offers the best views (there is also a slope on the Gansu side that is very beautiful, so if you have time, you can go to the one in Gansu). Photography tips: These pictures were taken with a 24-200 lens or a drone. Wide-angle lenses below 24mm were rarely used I personally feel that the Sichuan side of Langmu Temple is suitable for shooting sunsets, while the Gansu side is suitable for sunrises, and of course, drones can also capture stunning shots. A casual snap is a National Geographic picture, but if you're short on time, I recommend the Langmu Temple in Sichuan. Accommodation🏠 There are many options near the scenic area, but book online in advance as there are not many hotels with elevators. Dining🍚 There are many Sichuan and Chongqing restaurants nearby that taste quite good.

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.

A secretive journey that takes you to explore the mysterious charm of Gannan!

⛰️ The dreamy Gannan seems like opening a mysterious scroll. Under the blue sky and white clouds, the Tibetan villages are adorned with colorful prayer flags and simple folk houses, enchanting like a fairy tale world. In the first ray of sunlight in the early morning, Gannan reveals its unique charm, intoxicating to all who witness it. ✨ The scenery along the way is as picturesque as poetry, with the azure lakes reflecting the continuous snow mountains, as if you are in a fairyland. The unique Tibetan architecture is dotted across the vast grasslands, stretching out a sense of tranquility and mystery. The beauty of Gannan purifies the soul and makes one yearn for more. Gannan six-day five-night strategy and precautions: D1: Lanzhou - Gannan Secret Realm - Labrang Monastery - Xiahe (overnight) D2: Xiahe - Sangke Grassland - Maqu Yellow River First Bridge - Awan Warehouse Wetland - Ningma Temple - Jiuzhi (overnight) D3: Jiuzhi - Lianbao Yeze - First Bend of the Yellow River - Tangke (overnight) D4. Tangke - Ruoergai Grassland Flower Lake - Namo Gorge - Langmu Temple (overnight) D5. Langmu Temple - Little Duku (Zhasangge Scenic Area) - Zhagana D6. Zhagana -- Loke's Road - Niba Village - Milarepa Buddha Pavilion - Lanzhou ✅ When first entering the plateau, avoid strenuous exercise, and it is best not to wash your hair on the first day ✅ Gannan is a Tibetan area, a gathering place for ethnic minorities, please respect the local customs, dietary habits. ✅ Respect the beliefs of ethnic minorities, before entering a monastery, please remove your hat, do not speak loudly, do not point at the Buddha statues, do not take photos, and do not step on the prayer flags at will ✅ When traveling, remember that safety comes first, it is best not to act alone ✅ Due to factors such as weather, government actions, natural disasters and other force majeure, which may affect the itinerary, the organizer has the right to change the itinerary according to the situation to ensure the trip goes on. 【Warm Tips】 ✅ Clothing Guide Gannan is a plateau region with an average altitude of about 3000 meters, and the temperature difference between day and night is quite large, it is recommended to bring some warm clothing, such as windbreakers, light down jackets, etc. The weather in the plateau area is changeable, it is recommended to bring rain gear, umbrellas or raincoats The scenery of Gannan is mainly grasslands and Tibetan culture, for taking beautiful photos, you can bring solid-colored long skirts (red, white), ethnic style clothing, or solid-colored scarves (red scarves can be used to take photos against the red walls of temples) or other bright-colored scarves. ✅ Skincare Guide Gannan is a plateau region with high altitude and strong ultraviolet rays, it is necessary to prepare some common sun protection items, such as high SPF sunscreen (outdoors it is recommended to use Anessa small gold bottle), sunglasses, hats, etc. The weather in Gannan is quite dry, it is recommended to stay hydrated, you can prepare moisturizing cream, lip balm, face masks, etc. ✅ Medicine Guide If you are worried about not adapting to the high plateau, you can prepare some common medicines, such as cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, glucose oral solution, motion sickness medicine, vitamin lozenges, etc ( )

A true earthly paradise

Zhagana, a true earthly paradise, this Tibetan village surrounded by cliffs, when I first saw it, it was like walking in the vast desert and suddenly discovering an oasis, seeing the mountains as mountains, and the clouds as clouds, a unique beauty in the world; niche, quiet, stunning, this is Zhagana. Zhagana, a place one must visit in life, won't you go and see it?

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.

Langmu Temple | Exploring the Mysterious Tibetan Culture

| Exploring the Mysterious Tibetan Culture.🏯 Langmu Temple | Exploring the Mysterious Tibetan Culture 🏞 "Exploring the mysterious Tibetan culture, appreciating the sacred Buddhist faith, all of this can be perfectly experienced at Langmu Temple." 🌠 Langmu Temple town is situated at an altitude of 3500 meters, located between Gannan Luqu County in Gansu and Aba in Sichuan, with the Bailong River running through the town. There are two temples in Langmu Temple town, one in Gansu, called 'Dacang Langmu Saichi Temple', and one in Sichuan, called 'Gerdi Temple'; both temples belong to the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The Gansu temple is larger in scale, built against the mountain, with more magnificent architecture, resplendent in gold, especially dazzling when the sun shines, glittering with gold; the Sichuan temple mainly features the natural landscape - Namo Grand Canyon. 🎆Little Tips: Langmu Temple town really has everything, convenience stores, restaurants (barbecue, Tibetan meals, Sichuan cuisine are all available, and extremely popular, all requiring waiting, haha), and even pharmacies where you can buy oxygen bottles for backup. It's worth mentioning that the weather in Luqu is noticeably colder than in Xiahe, so cold that I immediately put on a down jacket, feeling like entering winter overnight. 💰Ticket Price: 🎫The ticket for Dacang Langmu Saichi Temple (Gansu Temple) is 30 yuan per person, parking is 5 yuan per time. Overall, Saichi Temple feels more relaxed compared to Labrang Monastery.

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.

Recommended five-day self-driving tour from Xi'an to Gannan!

👍Most recommended: There are many travel routes from Xi'an to Gannan, and here is a popular five-day tour itinerary: 🗓Itinerary: Day 1: Xi'an—Sangke Grassland. The whole journey is about 790 kilometers. Depart from Xi'an, take the Lianhuo Expressway westward, with almost no traffic after Baoji, exit the expressway at Wushan County, and then drive for an hour and a half to reach Langdaban Grassland. Watch the sunrise here, camp and rest. Depart at noon to reach Min County for lunch, then continue west along National Highway 316, passing through the terraced fields of thousands of acres, the viewing platform of Zhuoni County, and arrive at Hezuo City. The Duohe'er Temple and Zhayou Temple along the way can be visited for free. If you don't want to camp, you can stay in the city. For camping, navigate to Zhayou Township, follow the road to the mountain pass, which is part of the Sangke Grassland, sparsely populated, and an excellent spot for camping and stargazing. Day 2: Sangke—Langmu Temple. The whole journey is about 160 kilometers. Wake up naturally in the morning on the grassland, have breakfast, and then enter the Sangke Grassland. Even on the boundless grassland road, the beauty of Guomang Wetland and the tenderness of Gahai Lake touch people's hearts. Arrive at Langmu Temple in the afternoon, the only place in the town that may get congested, where you can gather in the town or visit the temples. Langmu Temple has two temples, belonging to Ruoergai County in Sichuan and Luqu County in Gansu. If you want to see rippling blue waves, you can go to the Namo Grand Canyon in Sichuan's Langmu Temple, which is the source of the Bailong River. The clear stream flows past the caves on the cliff edge, where you can throw stones for good luck, and of course, feeding pigeons is also a good choice. Day 3: Langmu Temple—Zhagana. The whole journey is about 330 kilometers. Leave Langmu Temple and take the U13 county road into Ruoergai. This is a city of grasslands, where you will pass the winding Heihe Ranch, see cattle and sheep running freely, galloping horses, and also pass the Yellow River's Great Bend, where you can listen to the low cry of the mother river. Drive north from Tangke on National Highway 248, and you can reach Zhagana Village by evening, where you can choose to stay in the village or camp at the viewing platform. Day 4 Zhagana—Lintan County. The total length is about 140 kilometers. Catch the sunrise over Zhagana in the early morning, and start the essence of this journey, the Loke Crossing—Zhagana to Zagulu Town, 100 kilometers of unpaved road, 40 kilometers of bomb craters, which will shake you to doubt life, but it does not affect your anticipation of the beautiful scenery. In the middle of the crossing, a new hiking trail has been built, where you can walk a short distance and stand high to overlook the entire valley. If you can only go to one place in Gannan by self-driving, then the Loke Road is the best answer. When the car reaches Zagulu Town, you finally escape the bumpy road section and stay in Lintan County in the evening. Day 5 Lintan—Xi'an. Return to Xi'an via the expressway. If you have more time, you can also detour to Liuba to experience the passion of red leaves. Gannan has rich scenery and many options, you can adjust according to your time.

The secret realm of Lianbaoyeze is even more beautiful than Daocheng

This land within the land is located in Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province. He and Nianbaoyu are 'twins' born on either side of the same mountain range~ - This place is like a forgotten fairyland. Here there are the legendary holy mountains and pure lands, the paradise between mountains and seas🏞️, the ultimate scenery that can be photographed everywhere, and the romantic and simple folk customs~ - ⛰️Altitude: Average above 4000 meters. Be aware of altitude sickness and avoid vigorous running and jumping. 🈲️Quit smoking and drinking, avoid overwork. If you have a respiratory infection, it is not recommended to challenge~ 🌡️The temperature difference between day and night is large, no matter when you go, you need to prepare warm clothes. 🧴Sunscreen is a must! The plateau ultraviolet rays are very strong, sunglasses🕶️, hats🧢, sunscreen and umbrellas☔️ are essential. - 💯💯Recommended route D1: Gather in Lanzhou D2: Lanzhou-Internet celebrity Jingqi Tunnel-Beauty Prairie-Mila Reba Buddha Pavilion-Cooperation D3: Cooperation-Guomang Wetland-Zhagana-Tibetan Home Visit-Bonfire Party D4: Zhagana Dawn-Flower Lake-Sunset First Mouth Huangjiuqu River-Free Specialty Yak Meat Hot Pot D5: Tangke-Yeze Lotus-Gemo-Aba Temple D6: Aba-Passing through Awan Warehouse Wetland-World's Largest Prayer Wheel-Sichuan Langmu Temple-Namo Grand Canyon Hiking-Watch Lama Preaching D7: Langmu Temple-Sangke Grassland-Labrang Temple-Lanzhou - 🔮June-August is the best time to travel to Gannan. At this time, the average temperature in Gannan is 10-20℃, which is the hottest time of the year. The grass🌿 is lush, wild flowers are everywhere, the pasture is lush, this is the most beautiful enjoyment. Go to the beautiful scenery of the plateau. - 🔮In addition, during the blessing ceremony from the third to the seventeenth of the first month, various festivals with Tibetan characteristics are alternated. For those who are interested in Tibetan culture and folk customs, this is a time not to be missed~

Gannan Travel Guide

🚆 How to get there: ✈ Plane: It is recommended to fly to Lanzhou, car rental or group is convenient 🚄 Train: Lanzhou West Station is a high-speed rail station, Lanzhou Station is a train station, choose according to personal preference ✨ Travel guide: Sun protection: long clothes, trousers, hat👒, sunglasses🕶 Washing and care: facial cleanser, moisturizer, hydrating mask Electrical appliances: charger, power bank, camera📷, drone Medicine: motion sickness patch, high altitude sickness prevention💊, and other daily necessities Others: thermos cup🥛, U-shaped pillow, etc. Documents🎫: ID card, student card ⭕ Itinerary planning - First encounter with Gannan Four days and three nights: D1: Gathering day-Lanzhou city walk D2: Lanzhou-Labrang Monastery-Sangke Grassland-Diebu D3: Diebu-Zhagana-Flower Lake-Langmu Temple D4: Langmu Temple-Guomang Wetland-Milariba Buddha Pavilion ⭕ Xi'an departure bus tour Five days and four nights: D1: Xi'an-Wolf Crossing Wetland Grassland-Dangchang D2: Dangchang-Guan Goose Gully-Lazikou-Diebu D3: Zhagana-Ruoergai Grassland-Flower Lake-Langmu Temple D4: Langmu Temple-Sangke Grassland-Labrang Monastery-Lanzhou D5: Lanzhou-Lianhuo Expressway-Xi'an ⭕ Punch in the first bend of the Yellow River Five days and four nights: D1: Gathering day-Lanzhou city walk D2: Lanzhou-Labrang Monastery-Ganji Mystery-Xiahe D3: Xiahe-Sangke Grassland-Langmu Temple-First Bend of the Yellow River-Tangke Town D4: Tangke Town-Ruoergai Grassland-Flower Lake-Zhagana D5: Zhagana-Guomang Wetland-Bafang Thirteen Lanes-Lanzhou 🌟 Tips: Keep hydrated during the journey: Gannan's climate is relatively dry, carry a water cup with you Prevention of altitude sickness: Some areas of Gannan have a higher altitude, pay attention to the prevention of altitude sickness Ethnic costumes: Try local costumes in the scenic area and leave beautiful photos Car sharing: If you need to rent a car, consider sharing the cost Local food: Try local special food and experience the local flavor May every step you take in Gannan be an encounter, and every scenery be a heartthrob.🏞✨