[2024 Tianzhu Attraction] Travel Guide for Tiantangsi (Updated Oct)

Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County

This is the first autonomous county for ethnic minorities in the country named by Premier Zhou Enlai, and the first region to implement ethnic regional autonomy after the founding of the People's Republic of China. It takes only 39 minutes to reach Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport by taking the intercity train starting with 'C' from Tianzhu West Station, which is a few minutes faster than taking the train from Lanzhou West Station. There are not many tourists here, so there are no luxury chain hotels. The county is not large, but within the county area, there are Huazang Temple, Tiantang Temple, Shimen Temple, and Dongda Temple; within the territory, there are historical sites such as the Wushaoling Great Wall, Songshan Ancient City, Lijiazhuang Han Tombs, and Chakouyi Ancient Fort.

The largest temple in the Tianzhu Tibetan area, Tiantang Temple! The head of the fourteen temples in Tianzhu

➡️ Tiantang Temple in Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County ~ A Gelugpa temple of Tibetan Buddhism, built in the early Tang Dynasty, with a history of over 1,000 years. It is the head of the fourteen temples in Tianzhu and the largest temple in the Tianzhu Tibetan area. 📸 🌼 Tiantang Temple in Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County | A Place for the Soul 🌼 🎈 Sharing a mysterious and beautiful place — Tiantang Temple in Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County. 🏯 Tiantang Temple is located in Tiantang Town, Tianzhu County. It is surrounded by mountains and water, with peaks around it forming a natural barrier. 🌟 The architectural style of this temple is unique, with a splendid golden roof, exquisite murals, and solemn Buddha statues, all showcasing the profound heritage of Tibetan Buddhist culture. 📸 Walking into the temple, you can feel a peaceful and serene atmosphere, as if time has stopped here. The incense smoke curls up, and the chanting echoes, instantly purifying your soul. 🌈 Here, you can also enjoy unique Tibetan religious ceremonies and traditional activities, experiencing their devout faith. 🌳 The natural scenery around the temple is also breathtaking, with green mountains, clear waters, blue skies, and white clouds complementing the temple. 🥘 Moreover, the local cuisine is not to be missed. Rich butter tea and delicious tsampa allow your taste buds to experience the unique Tibetan flavor. 💖 Tiantang Temple in Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County is not just a temple, but a place full of charm and stories.

The Temple of Heaven was built in the Tang Xianzong period in 806 AD. It lasted for more than 1,000 years. During the period, it was destroyed several times and repaired and rebuilt several times. When it was the largest, it occupied more than 1,500 acres. At the peak of the monks, there were more than 800 monks, and they were known as the eight hundred paradise of heaven. They were famous in Tibetan areas with strict precepts, high generations, and grand scale. Temple of Heaven is the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Tianzhu and the first of Tianzhu Fourteen Temples. In the temple, the famous Thousand Buddha Hall (the founder of the Tibetan Buddhism Gelug Sect of Tsongkhapa) has 5 floors and 33 meters high. The main Buddha in the temple is 23 meters high. It is the gilded wood carving statue of the Tsongkhapa master. It is still the first and the best in Asia. Also known as the Thousand Buddha Hall, there are more than 4,000 statues of Buddha, of which 1,000 are the Buddha statues of Tsongkhapa.