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.

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.

The ultimate summer retreat! My top pick for a niche hidden gem travel destination, I absolutely love Gannan

🔸 'Langmusi' is the general name for this area where Sichuan and Gansu meet, mainly featuring two temples, the Sichuan side's Gerdi Temple and the Gansu side's Sech Temple. 🔸 Both temples have their own unique charm, but personally, I feel that for photographing the temples themselves, the Sech Temple in Gansu stands out more with its iconic large gilded roofs and yellow-white walls that shine brilliantly under the sunlight. 🔸 For the Gerdi Temple on the Sichuan side, after entering the scenic area's main gate, I directly climbed the hill on the left. From there, you can overlook the entire scenic area, capturing both the Sech Temple in Gansu and the Gerdi Temple in Sichuan in all their beauty‼️ 📍Location | Langmusi Town, Luqu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu 🚘Transport | The roads along the way are national highways and are good to drive on, but the traffic can get congested when entering the small town 🎫Ticket | Normally, both temples do not charge for admission, but they may do so during holidays 🍱Food & Lodging | There are many accommodations and restaurants in the town, and you can stay directly in the town ⏳️Touring Suggestions | You can take a small path from the back mountain to Sech Temple, then exit through the main gate, so you don't have to backtrack ⭕Caution | The altitude here is around 3480 meters, so you may experience altitude sickness. Remember to walk slowly during your visit and avoid running vigorously

For a unique Labor Day travel experience, consider visiting an underrated and less crowded city

This destination is cheaper than Tibet and has a lower risk of altitude sickness. The endless meadows stretch to meet the distant snow-capped mountains. Colorful jungles spread across canyons and hillsides. Beneath the sacred mountain lies the hidden village of Zhagana. Forests, snow mountains, valleys, grasslands, and temples, This place has its own memorable name📍Gannan. - Generally, seven days is enough. Day 1-3 Lanzhou-Linxia-Hezuo-Zhagana Day 4-5 Langmusi-Sangke Grassland-Labrang Monastery Day 6-7 Xiahe-Baishiya-Ganjia Secret Land - ✈️Fly to Zhongchuan Airport, then take the city rail to Lanzhou Station. There are many direct flights, ✈️with fares as low as 800+ offering great value for money. Alternatively, 🚄taking a direct train to Lanzhou is very convenient, with a journey time of about 10 hours. - 🌟6 must-visit highlights 📍Ganjia Secret Land Drive through the sprawling grassland roads to enter a cloud-top secret land where ancient cities, monasteries, villages, grasslands, canyons, pastures, and caves merge into one. - 📍Langmusi Known as the 'Little Switzerland of the East,' this town is where a small stream brings together the peacefully coexisting Tibetan and Hui ethnic groups. You can hike into the Namu Canyon to seek the source of the Bailong River and delve into the area's mystical legends. - 📍Zhagana A hidden paradise known as 'Earth's Eden,' and one of the '50 places to go in your lifetime' as rated by 'Chinese National Geography.' It consists of four Tibetan-style villages and a scenic area. Stay in a small village at the foot of the sacred mountain, take an early morning stroll through the stone city, and hike to a viewpoint to await the sunrise🌅. - 📍Labrang Monastery The 'Harvard and Peking University of Tibetan Buddhism,' the outer walls of Labrang Monastery are made up of more than 2,000 prayer wheels, holding the Guinness World Record for the 'world's longest prayer wheel corridor.' On the way to Labrang Monastery, the golden domes are visible from afar, with Tibetan incense swirling around and Buddhist devotees prostrating devoutly on the ground, praying for happiness. - 📍Sangke Grassland The most beautiful pasture in Gannan, where herds of cattle and sheep roam freely. Lead a gentle pony and gallop forward on horseback, listening to the melodious Tibetan folk songs, purifying the soul. - 📍Baishiya The lesser-known 'Dolomites' of Gannan, Baishiya, where a natural mountain screen divides the Ganjia Grassland into two high-altitude pastures with a 1000-meter elevation difference. Clouds hang like jade belts over the cliffs, and the temples and villages nestled in the mountains seem to tell endless stories. - ✅Tips 🌟The temperature difference between day and night on the grassland is significant, so bring warm clothing; the night sky is beautiful🌃. 🌟Be sure to protect yourself from the sun, as the UV radiation is strong in high-altitude areas! 🌟There are many cattle and sheep on the grassland, so drive carefully.

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.

Travel to Gannan, regret not coming earlier!|||Take a trip to Gannan, avoid the crowded crowds

In spring. |||Take a trip to Gannan, avoid the crowded crowds. In spring. Travel to Gannan, regret not coming earlier!|||Take a trip to Gannan, avoid the crowded crowds. The temperature in Gannan in spring is not so cold anymore, the scenery is starting to become beautiful, it's quiet and there are few people, it's worth a visit. ~ 👉👉👉About traveling to Gannan in April and May: 1. Generally, it's quite convenient to enter and exit through Lanzhou, with many trains or flights to Lanzhou; 2. For the route, a small loop of 4~5 days is quite comprehensive; 3. The grasslands along the way have started to turn green, although not as beautiful as in summer, but the scenery is still nice during the May Day holiday; 4. Importantly, there are fewer people and lower costs, it's a relatively niche route; - 🎬🎬🎬Transportation & Accommodation & Clothing 1. First of all, the Gannan route generally starts from Lanzhou and then returns to Lanzhou; 2. There is a big temperature difference, so be prepared for sun protection and warmth, and bring a winter coat for the mornings and evenings during the May Day holiday; 3. Accommodations along the way are quite convenient and not expensive; 4. For dining, Tibetan meals/Halal meals or Sichuan cuisine are mainly available, which is very convenient~ - 👉👉👉Places worth visiting in Gannan: 1. Labrang Monastery 2. Zhagana 3. Langmu Temple 4. Lianbao Yeze 5. Tangke Yellow River First Bend 6. Meiren Grassland 7. The Road of Rock 8. Gannan Secret Realm 9. Seda 10. Guan'e Valley - 🆘🆘🆘Departure & Transportation: 1. The Gannan route generally starts and ends in Lanzhou, a loop is better. You can also consider entering and exiting through Lanzhou and Chengdu, but a single line might miss some scenery; 2. Public transportation is not recommended, as it is very inconvenient. Self-driving or carpooling is the main method. - 🎬🎬🎬Gannan 4-Day Loop: Day 1 Lanzhou--Gannan Secret Realm--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-Mirariba Buddha Pavilion-Lanzhou - 🌟🌟🌟Gannan 5-Day Loop: Day1 Lanzhou-Gannan Secret Realm-Labrang Monastery-Xiahe Day2 Labrang Monastery-Sangke Grassland-Zhagana Day3 Flower Lake-Zoige Wetland-Yellow River First Bend-Tangke Day4 Tangke-Suo Ke Tibetan Temple-Gahai Lake-Langmu Temple Day5 Langmu Temple-Mirariba Buddha Pavilion-Lanzhou - 👉👉👉Gannan 6-Day Loop: D1. Lanzhou—Gannan Secret Realm—Labrang Monastery—Xiahe D2. Labrang Monastery—Sangke Grassland—Zhagana D.3 Zhagana—Zoige Flower Lake—Yellow River First Bend—Tangke D4. Tangke—Wa Qie Ta Lin—Lianbao Yeze—Aba D5. A Wan Cang Wetland—Gahai Lake—Langmu Temple D6. Langmu Temple—Mirariba Buddha Pavilion—Linxia to Lanzhou - ❤️❤️❤️Gannan Classic 7-Day (Seda Edition): D1 Lanzhou-Gannan Secret Realm-Labrang Monastery-Xiahe D2 Xiahe-Langmu Temple-Zhagana D3 Flower Lake-Zoige Grassland-Yellow River First Bend-Tangke D4 Wa Qie Ta Lin-Lianbao Yeze-Jiuzhi D5 Tibetan Zebra County-Seda Wuming Buddhist Institute D6 Seda In-depth Tour-Jiuzhi-Maqu D7 Maqu-Mirariba Buddha Pavilion-Lanzhou ~

Refuse to flock together! Five low-budget, high-enjoyment niche travel destinations for the May Day holiday

Hermit's Wonderland: Gansu·Zhagana 🏞️Recommended reason: A paradise on earth, hidden in the highland valleys, Zhagana is known as 'the last Shangri-La on earth'. Not only does it boast the majestic beauty of its stone forest, but also the simplicity of Tibetan customs and the breath of an original ecological lifestyle, allowing you to fully enjoy tranquility and comfort during the May Day period. 💰Average budget: About ¥2000 (including transportation, accommodation, dining, and admission fees) 📍Recommended spots: Fairy Beach, Stone Forest, Dongwa Village, Lhasang Temple ⚠️Precautions: The altitude is relatively high, be aware of altitude sickness; respect local customs, protect the environment. Sino-Western Fusion: Sichuan·Nanxun Ancient Town 🏡Recommended reason: Full of the charm of a southern ancient town, Nanxun stands out with its unique Sino-Western architecture and the leisurely atmosphere of a water town. Avoid the hustle and bustle, stroll on the bluestone paths, boat through the waterways, and experience the comfort of a slow life. 💰Average budget: About ¥1500 📍Recommended spots: Hundred Rooms Building, Zhang's Old Residence, Jiaye Hall Library ⚠️Precautions: Plan your trip in advance to avoid peak crowds, take care of cultural relics, and try to visit off-peak on non-holidays. Pearl of the East Sea: Fujian·Yushan Island 🏝️Recommended reason: Far from the mainland, Yushan Island, with its blue seas and skies and continuous grasslands, is like a pearl on the sea. The island's tens of thousands of acres of grasslands and lakes complement each other, making it a paradise for camping enthusiasts and an ideal place for photography enthusiasts to capture the beauty of nature. 💰Average budget: About ¥1800 📍Recommended spots: Moon Bay, Tianhu Grassland, Zao'ao Fishing Village ⚠️Precautions: The island's climate is variable, please be prepared for rain and sun protection, follow outdoor activity regulations, and maintain the ecological environment. Picturesque Poetry Town: Anhui·Chaji Ancient Town -art-station-Recommended reason: A poetic village from the painter's brush, Chaji Ancient Town retains a large number of ancient Ming and Qing buildings, with small bridges over flowing water and deep alleys, where time stands still. During the May Day holiday, come here to return your mind and body to simplicity and feel the profound cultural heritage. 💰Average budget: About ¥1200 📍Recommended spots: Xu Creek, Chaji Ancient Residential Group, Renrang Square ⚠️Precautions: Keep quiet, do not disturb the local residents' life, take your trash with you, travel civilly. Charm of the First Emperor: Shandong·Yangma Island 🐎Recommended reason: Yangma Island is named after the First Emperor of Qin raised horses here. It has both the romance of a seaside resort and the mystery of historical legends. During the May Day holiday, enjoy horse riding, sea farming, and watching the sunrise, and enjoy the leisure time on the island. 💰Average budget: About ¥1000 📍Recommended spots: Qin Emperor Cultural Square, Yangma Island Yangma Island Racecourse, Tianma Square ⚠️Precautions: Please pay attention to safety when playing by the sea, follow beach regulations, pay attention to sun protection, and be aware of tide changes. Pack your mood, pack your bags, and let's find the belonging of our souls and the joy of travel in these little-known beautiful scenes this May Day! 🎈🎈🎈

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.🏞✨