Complete Guide to Visiting Seda During Spring Festival

📅 Time Planning • Best time to visit: During Spring Festival, the average temperature in Seda is between -5°C and 5°C. Although it is cold, there is plenty of sunshine, making it a great time to take photos of the beautiful combination of snow and red houses📸. 🚗 Transportation • Self-driving: It takes more than ten hours to drive from Chengdu to Seda. The road conditions are poor in winter, so it is not recommended for novice drivers. • Public transportation: You can choose to depart from Chengdu and travel to Seda via Kangding, Xinduqiao, and other places. The specific itinerary can be arranged flexibly. 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations • Choose accommodation with underfloor heating: The temperature in Seda is extremely low at night, so make sure the accommodation is warm and comfortable. 🍴 Dining Recommendations • A wide variety of options: There are Chinese food, Western food, hot pot, and other options next to the Jintang Square. • Special recommendations: Vegetarian buffet and hot pot buffet at Larung Restaurant, and local yak yogurt🥛. 🎫 Tickets and Reservations • Reservation method: Make a reservation in advance via the online mini program; or make a reservation at the Seda Jinma Grassland Distribution Center one day in advance. 🏞️ Must-visit Attractions • Larung Gar Buddhist Academy: The largest Tibetan Buddhist academy in the world. Feel the power of faith and watch the monks debate and practice🙏. • Mandala: Located on the top of the mountain of the Buddhist Academy, it has three floors. You can pray here. • Lover's Lake: The lake is clear and surrounded by mountains. It is a place where couples pray for a happy relationship💑. • Sky Burial Platform: Learn about the Tibetan sky burial customs (please respect local customs and culture). 🎉 Special Experiences • Tibetan folk activities: Such as Guozhuang dance, horse racing, archery, etc. Feel the enthusiasm and boldness of the Tibetan people🐎. • Taste Tibetan food: Butter tea, tsampa, highland barley wine, and other special foods are not to be missed🍲. 📝 Notes • Clothing: Bring down jackets, cotton clothes, gloves, hats, and other warm clothes. • Sunscreen: There is plenty of sunshine and strong ultraviolet rays, so bring sunscreen, sunglasses, etc. • Cash: Some attractions and restaurants may not accept electronic payments. • Respect customs: When visiting temples and other places, please respect local customs and avoid disturbing others. We hope this guide will help you enjoy a peaceful and mysterious journey in Seda during Spring Festival✨.