Reergai Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Hongyuan - Ruoergai Prairie Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Say goodbye to the crowds this May Day
May Day travel without wanting to be packed like sardines, here are 6 super niche travel destinations! Say goodbye to the crowds. Say goodbye to the anxiety of waiting to take photos, and say goodbye to bad experiences! This time, let's explore those niche but absolutely stunning travel spots together! Hehe🤤🤤🤤
① Alxa Left Banner, Inner Mongolia🤌🏻 Have you ever heard of 'Desert Stars and Milky Way Sunset'? Come to the Tengger Desert, lie on the soft dunes, gaze up at the starry sky, and feel the grandeur and tranquility between heaven and earth. This place is definitely worth a visit in your lifetime!✈️
❗Location: Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
② Ruoergai Grassland, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture👋🏻 This place is even more beautiful than the grasslands of Switzerland! A casual snap here feels like a Windows desktop background! The primitive grassland scenery, the romantic grassland culture, and the beautiful wetland flower lake are waiting for you to explore!
❗Location: Ruoergai County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan
③ Chongzuo, Guangxi🖖🏻 A low-key but stunningly beautiful small city on the China-Vietnam border, Chongzuo has waterfalls, canyons, and karst caves, just like a poetic 'Little Southeast Asia'! Come and feel the charm of this place!
❗Location: Chongzuo City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
④ Yaoli Ancient Town✌🏻️ Strolling on the bluestone streets of the ancient town is like walking into a long scroll of history. Here, you can enjoy a lazy afternoon, daydream in tranquility, and feel the rare peace and comfort.
❗Location: Fuliang County, Jiangxi Province
⑤ Lu Bird Mountain👐🏻 The azaleas of Lu Bird Mountain are famous! In May, the mountain is covered with red azaleas, wild rhododendrons, and wild wisteria, turning the mountaintop into a sea of red, a sight too beautiful to absorb all at once!
❗Location: Luniu Town, Yuhang District, Hangzhou City
⑥ Rongcheng🤛🏻 This beautiful coastal city has blue skies, vast seas, quaint fishing villages, and lush green mountains. Here, you can fully enjoy the gifts of nature and feel the grandeur and tenderness of the ocean.
❗Location: Rongcheng City, Shandong Province
To see the grasslands of Western Sichuan, just head to Zoige
The layers of mountain ranges and the endless vast grasslands 🥰
Every frame is a beautiful scene
Blue sky, white clouds, grasslands, sheep 🐑
It truly embodies the saying 'The wind blows low across the grass to reveal the cattle and sheep'
day1: Chengdu—Miyaluo—First Bend of the Yellow River in Hongyuan
day2: Hongyuan—Zoige Flower Lake
day3: Zoige—Heitai Hot Springs—Chengdu
🌳First Bend of the Yellow River
The sunset in the evening is very romantic, walking along the wooden plank road all the way to the Yellow River, the sunset on the horizon and the grassland together look like a fairy tale. There are also chubby groundhogs
🌳Zoige Flower Lake
The seagulls in the scenic area are really super beautiful, the endless vast grassland, walking on the plank road to the front is the Flower Lake Wetland Ecological Area, taking photos is really very photogenic!
If you come to Zoige and want to see flowers, you can navigate to the E'meitang Flower Sea, where there is a large expanse of flowers.
🌳Heitai Hot Springs
This place is considered an internet-famous check-in spot, with vast grasslands outside the scenic area, where you can ride horses and shoot arrows, and inside the scenic area are natural open-air hot springs, and you can also camp. It's very open here, and you're basically undisturbed.
🚗Travel tips
1. Zoige is very far away, it is not recommended to take a passenger bus there, self-driving is much more convenient.
2. The sunset on the grassland is around 8 pm, the wind is very strong on the mountain top, and it is also particularly cold on the grassland at night, so make sure to keep warm in advance.
3. Even in summer, you should bring a thick coat, it's very cold in the morning and evening, if you're afraid of the cold you can even wear a down jacket.
The Wandering Foodie s Adventures Enjoy a romantic and relaxing trip with your girlfriend—winter in Zoige
💖Can you GET the beauty of the snowy grassland?|||💖Family! Who can understand! The Zoige Grassland in winter is so beautiful!
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❄Zoige Grassland, an endless snowfield, is as pure as a fairyland in winter. Snowflakes cover the earth, and ice crystals sparkle under the sunlight, each spot is like a piece of art meticulously carved by nature.
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🏞Traverse this silver-clad land, feeling the cold and freshness of winter. Yaks and Tibetan antelopes wander in the snow, as if they are part of nature's harmonious symphony. In the distance, the snow-capped mountains become even more magnificent under the setting sun, inspiring awe.
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✨And the Bipenggou in winter is unbelievably beautiful.
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⛄Dressed in silver, it's like a fairyland on earth. Walking on the snow-covered path, feeling the tranquility and purity of winter. In the distance, the snow mountains shine brightly under the sunlight, breathtakingly beautiful.
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🏔Gazing at the frozen lakes, it's as if time stands still, with only me and this beautiful scenery coexisting. The sunlight filters through the branches, casting mottled shadows on the snow. In the cold wind, every breath feels fresh.
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🌄I close my eyes, listening to the sounds of nature, as if I can feel the pulse of this land.
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💁♀This journey also includes a mysterious trip to the Qiang villages, experiencing the unique charm of exotic customs.
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🚗Itinerary:
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DAY1: Chengdu—Half-day tour of Bipenggou—Stay in Bipenggou
DAY2: Bipenggou—Hongyuan—Zoige Grassland—Stay in Zoige County
DAY3: Zoige—Chuanzhusi—Mao County Qiang Village—Chengdu
atticus_valerian_hawthorne The best way to solve anxiety is to go to Western Sichuan
📍Address: Ruoergai Grassland
☀️Ruoergai Temperature
During the day, if it's sunny, you can even wear short sleeves and skirts, as it's particularly sunny. At night, the temperature drops sharply, and it gets cold as soon as the wind blows, so you need to wear a down jacket or a windbreaker.
⚠️Things to bring for the trip
ID card, umbrella, disposable toiletries, sunscreen, sun hat, and power bank are all essentials. Bring other items according to your own needs.
👁🗨About Ruoergai
In fact, there are not many attractions in Ruoergai, but the charged scenic spots have always been controversial, especially Huahu (Flower Lake). This still depends on the individual. The scenery along the way in Ruoergai is not much different from that of the scenic spots, and there are many places to ride horses by the roadside, which also offer a great experience.
⛺️You can camp on any open ground by the roadside, most of which are free, with great views. Just look up to see the blue sky and white clouds, and look around to see the ground full of black yaks. It's very nice for both taking photos and playing.
🏠Accommodation:
You can stay in Hongyuan or Ruoergai, depending on your travel plan for the day. There are many hotels, but remember to book in advance. If it's not the peak season, you can negotiate the price directly with the hotel owner upon arrival. Off-season prices are generally cheaper than online.
🚾Toilets along the way are mostly dry toilets and charge a fee. It's recommended to bring some change, because during holidays like the Dragon Boat Festival, there will definitely be a lot of people, and the network may sometimes be congested.
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Yellow River Jiuqu Diyiwan Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
The Zoige Grassland in summer is a legendary prairie indeed!
Western Sichuan | | Every summer, the vast Zoige Grassland blooms with flowers💐
The green grassland is dotted with wildflowers🌸
It looks like a colorful carpet🌈
Under the clear sky, the Flower Lake🌳
Who understands? It's legendary, right ❓❗
From mid-May each year, various colors of wildflowers on the grassland begin to bloom, and the flowering period lasts until August, with the most flourishing blooms in June⃣ and July⃣.
✨Essential attractions:
1⃣ Zoige Flower Lake
One of China's beautiful wetlands, from June to September, the lake is lush with various plants, and there are leisurely wild ducks swimming on the lake surface, while the lakeside aquatic grass sways in the wind
2⃣ The First Bend of the Yellow River
A true portrayal of 'the sunset and solitary birds flying together, and the autumn water sharing the same color as the sky', where you can witness unique and magnificent natural landscapes, and the sunset is super beautiful!
3⃣ Moon Lake
A lesser-known secret spot in Western Sichuan, personally, I think it's the ceiling of hiking! The air is fresh, cattle and horses are in herds, trees are lush, and the water flows gently, it's really comfortable! Take the chance to visit now before it's developed, while there are few people, everyone must seize the opportunity to go once!
🍜Specialty food
1⃣ Yak meat hot pot: A local specialty, tender meat, generous portions, you can eat very well for 200
2⃣ Tibetan-style hot pot: It has 2 layers, the top is the hot pot, and the bottom is vegetables. It's quite cold at night in the Aba area, so having a Tibetan-style hot pot is very warm and comfortable!
🚗Route recommendations
Day 1: Chengdu—The First Bend of the Yellow River Scenic Area—Tangke
Day 2: Tangke—Zoige Flower Lake—Jiuzhaigou
Day 3: Jiuzhaigou one-day tour—Goukou
Day 4: Goukou—Huanglong—Chengdu
💡6 Tips:
1⃣ The most beautiful time to visit Zoige is from June to August! It's important to check the weather forecast in advance
2⃣ The wind at Flower Lake is strong, so be prepared to keep warm! The UV index is also high, apply more sunscreen!
3⃣ Don't stay up late, maintain your physical strength to enjoy the beautiful scenery
4⃣ Drones are not allowed for photography at Flower Lake! Protecting birds is everyone's responsibility
5⃣ The average altitude of Zoige is 3600 meters, those who are not in good physical condition should prepare for altitude sickness💊
6⃣ There are no shops in the scenic area, so prepare enough water and snacks
Jiuzhaigou, a hidden gem in Western Sichuan, explore a paradise on earth!!
Jiuzhaigou —— This emerald forgotten by God on the Western Sichuan Plateau, with an altitude of over three thousand meters, seems to have a mysterious filter, making people fall in love at first sight, and even more so the second time.
The vast pastures are melodious with the songs of the herdsmen, and the yaks move slowly, as if they have stepped out of an oil painting. Under the blue sky and white clouds, the golden rapeseed fields and the green grasslands weave into nature's most beautiful palette.
The lakes are mirror-like, and the first bend of the Yellow River meanders and flows, sparkling under the sunlight. Being there is like hearing the whispers of time, feeling the tranquility and magnificence.
Camping: Under the starry sky of Jiuzhaigou, the Milky Way hangs across the night sky, with dazzling stars scattered about, offering a truly luxurious wild camping experience, awakening a deep reverence and longing for nature.
Specialty Cuisine: Local specialties such as stone-grilled lamb, butter tea, and barley cakes... each bite is a feast on the taste buds, allowing you to deeply understand the beauty of Tibetan culture through taste.
Travel Tips: Self-driving through the grassland roads offers enchanting scenery along the way, but safety should be a priority, and respect for the local ecological environment is essential to preserve this pristine land.
Jiuzhaigou is not only a visual feast but also a spiritual cleansing. Here, you can escape the noise, embrace nature, and find inner peace and strength. Tags:
The unique First Bend of the Yellow River
The unique First Bend of the Yellow River
The First Bend of the Yellow River,
Not only the sunset and the grassland, the fourth stop of the 'Sichuan Aba Tour' is the First Bend of the Yellow River
The First Bend of the Yellow River is located in Tangke Town, Ruoergai County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan. The high altitude, abundant grasslands, thin air, and large temperature difference here, along with unique natural conditions and local customs, create a different kind of beauty. Here you can see the Yellow River and its tributary, the White River, converge and turn, which is very vast and spectacular.
However, because the location of the scenic area is relatively remote and sparsely populated, there are quite a few things to note when visiting
1. The ticket office of the First Bend of the Yellow River is at the intersection of a Tibetan village, and there are still many Tibetans living in the village. In addition to admiring the beauty of the Yellow River, if time permits, you can also stroll around the village. There are also many temples nearby worth visiting. Remember to respect the customs and habits of the ethnic minority areas when visiting.
2. ▲The First Bend of the Yellow River is at an altitude of 3500 meters to 4000 meters. For those who enter the western Sichuan area for the first time, there will be some altitude sickness, so you need to prepare some medicine.
3. The temperature difference in the location of the scenic area is large. It may be short-sleeved during the day and down jackets at night. We went there in August and put on down jackets at night. Especially on the climbing road of the viewing platform in the scenic area, the cold wind is particularly strong, and you need to wear a good scarf and gloves.
4. There is a certain distance to climb the viewing platform. Although they are all well-built wooden plank roads, because of the high altitude and thin air, if you walk too fast, you will obviously not be able to breathe. It is recommended that those with poor physical strength can spend some money to take the cloud ladder to reach the viewing platform. The ticket price for the cloud ladder is remembered to be 60 yuan.
5. You need to do a good job of sun protection in high-altitude areas. Sun hats, sunscreens, sunglasses, etc. are indispensable. The air is dry and you need to drink more water. Generally, there will be hot water provided in the hotel. The conditions and facilities of the First Bend of the Yellow River Hotel in the scenic area are general, but it is considered very good in that area, and you need to book in advance during the peak season.
Self-driving in Ruoergai | Travel Guide to the First Bend of the Yellow River
| Travel Guide to the First Bend of the Yellow River. The First Bend of the Yellow River is located in Ruoergai County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, and is the first canyon that the upper reaches of the Yellow River flows through. The terrain here is flat, the water is clear, and the scenery of the mountains and grasslands on both sides of the canyon is spectacular, known as the 'cradle of the Yellow River'.
Travel Guide:
Self-driving route: Depart from Chengdu, drive along G317 National Road in the northwest direction, continue about 40 kilometers after passing through Ruoergai County, and you will arrive at the First Bend of the Yellow River.
Viewing platform: In the scenic area of the First Bend of the Yellow River, there is a high platform where you can overlook the entire canyon and the beauty of the grassland. It is recommended to plan your time in advance and enjoy the spectacular scenery on the viewing platform.
Play time: It is recommended that tourists stay in the scenic area for 2-3 hours to fully appreciate the beauty of the First Bend of the Yellow River.
Precautions: Since the First Bend of the Yellow River is located in a plateau area, the climate is relatively cold, tourists need to pay attention to keeping warm, and also need to pay attention to protecting the environment and not littering.
Recommended attractions nearby:
Ruoergai Grassland: Not far from the First Bend of the Yellow River, there is a vast grassland - Ruoergai Grassland. The terrain here is flat and the grassland is vast, making it a good place to watch the grassland scenery and experience Tibetan customs.
Hongyuan Moon Bay: Hongyuan Moon Bay is a famous tourist spot in Aba Prefecture, about 60 kilometers away from the First Bend of the Yellow River. There are large swamps and beautiful river views here, making it a good place for photography and leisure.
Flower Lake: Flower Lake is located in the core area of Ruoergai Grassland and is a natural wildlife park and botanical garden. Especially in summer, the scenery is extremely beautiful.
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Zoige Flower Lake Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
The Zoige Grassland in summer is a legendary prairie indeed!
Western Sichuan | | Every summer, the vast Zoige Grassland blooms with flowers💐
The green grassland is dotted with wildflowers🌸
It looks like a colorful carpet🌈
Under the clear sky, the Flower Lake🌳
Who understands? It's legendary, right ❓❗
From mid-May each year, various colors of wildflowers on the grassland begin to bloom, and the flowering period lasts until August, with the most flourishing blooms in June⃣ and July⃣.
✨Essential attractions:
1⃣ Zoige Flower Lake
One of China's beautiful wetlands, from June to September, the lake is lush with various plants, and there are leisurely wild ducks swimming on the lake surface, while the lakeside aquatic grass sways in the wind
2⃣ The First Bend of the Yellow River
A true portrayal of 'the sunset and solitary birds flying together, and the autumn water sharing the same color as the sky', where you can witness unique and magnificent natural landscapes, and the sunset is super beautiful!
3⃣ Moon Lake
A lesser-known secret spot in Western Sichuan, personally, I think it's the ceiling of hiking! The air is fresh, cattle and horses are in herds, trees are lush, and the water flows gently, it's really comfortable! Take the chance to visit now before it's developed, while there are few people, everyone must seize the opportunity to go once!
🍜Specialty food
1⃣ Yak meat hot pot: A local specialty, tender meat, generous portions, you can eat very well for 200
2⃣ Tibetan-style hot pot: It has 2 layers, the top is the hot pot, and the bottom is vegetables. It's quite cold at night in the Aba area, so having a Tibetan-style hot pot is very warm and comfortable!
🚗Route recommendations
Day 1: Chengdu—The First Bend of the Yellow River Scenic Area—Tangke
Day 2: Tangke—Zoige Flower Lake—Jiuzhaigou
Day 3: Jiuzhaigou one-day tour—Goukou
Day 4: Goukou—Huanglong—Chengdu
💡6 Tips:
1⃣ The most beautiful time to visit Zoige is from June to August! It's important to check the weather forecast in advance
2⃣ The wind at Flower Lake is strong, so be prepared to keep warm! The UV index is also high, apply more sunscreen!
3⃣ Don't stay up late, maintain your physical strength to enjoy the beautiful scenery
4⃣ Drones are not allowed for photography at Flower Lake! Protecting birds is everyone's responsibility
5⃣ The average altitude of Zoige is 3600 meters, those who are not in good physical condition should prepare for altitude sickness💊
6⃣ There are no shops in the scenic area, so prepare enough water and snacks
Sichuan Flower Lake Ecotourism Area: Discover the beauty of nature with lakes and mountains, and the splendor of the natural ecosystem
Hidden deep within the mountains and dense forests of Sichuan lies a serene and mysterious treasure—Flower Lake. Surrounded by mountains, it is like a painting by Mother Nature. Strolling along the lake, with the gentle breeze caressing your face, one feels refreshed and joyful.
Explore the lakeside, and enjoy the natural wonders
Sailing on the lake, gazing at the distant mountains and nearby waters, feels like being in a fairyland. The lake is crystal clear to the bottom, lotus flowers bloom, birds sing, and flowers emit fragrance, spreading the unique charm of nature everywhere. Admiring the lake and mountain scenery along the way, one might forget the troubles of the world, wishing only to immerse in this pure land.
Get close to nature, feel the peacefulness of time
In the Flower Lake Ecotourism Area, you can choose to camp and get up close with nature. At night, the stars twinkle, and the breeze over the tent makes one appreciate the beauty of peaceful times. In the morning, birds chirp to welcome the new day, filling one with gratitude.
The Sichuan Flower Lake Ecotourism Area is a perfect place to purify the soul and relax the body and mind. Here, you can slow down, coexist harmoniously with nature, feel the gifts of the natural world, and experience a different kind of travel.
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Is it worth going to Ruoergai Flower Lake?
Is it worth going to Ruoergai Flower Lake?
Ruoergai Flower Lake is a place with mixed reviews. Some say it's unforgettable like a poem or a painting, while others find it boring and aesthetically tiring. Unlike the flower lake in imagination, it's not full of flowers, but it gives me a sense of extreme purity and healing.
To be precise, Ruoergai Flower Lake is in Sichuan, but it's a must-visit spot on the self-driving route of Gannan. It's near the 213 National Road between Ruoergai County in Sichuan and Langmu Temple in Gansu. It's one of the wetlands in Ruoergai, next to the endless Ruoergai grassland. On the way, you may encounter local herdsmen's monument to commemorate the Red Army's crossing the grassland in the past. Finally, it matches the article in the textbook when I was a child. The grassland in the textbook is a bit "terrifying", but the grassland in front of me is full of green grass and cattle and sheep everywhere.
? Is it worth going to Ruoergai Flower Lake? To answer this question, several premises need to be set
Good weather, if it's cloudy or raining continuously, you can't feel the beauty of the flower lake, it's recommended to give up here
Can accept at least 1.5 hours of hiking, Ruoergai Flower Lake scenic area is very large, after getting off the shuttle bus, from the starting point to walk a circle of wooden plank road
It seems to take 2-3 hours to return to the far point. We walked half way and returned. If you don't like hiking, please give up.
Plenty of time: Don't be too rushed, otherwise you can't feel the beauty of the flower lake. It's recommended to reserve at least a few hours.
If you like to interact with red-billed gulls, like to take photos, like to slowly feel the nature, then this place is simply too suitable!
The best viewing period of Ruoergai Flower Lake is from June to September, with the most wild flowers in July.
Ruoergai Flower Lake
Ticket + sightseeing car 120/person
Sichuan·Hua Lake|A fairyland-like beautiful lake
Hua Lake has a vast surface, very spectacular, sparkling, the reflection of the flat lake, contrasting with the blue sky and white clouds, forming a beautiful landscape line. Underneath the lake is the unfathomable swamp, breathtaking, thrilling. On the lakeside is a large area of reeds, lush and dense, soft and charming, full of vitality. Whenever the breeze blows, the reeds sway in the wind, full of charm, further highlighting the tranquility and vicissitudes of the lake. The vast and misty Hua Lake, where the sky and water blend, seagulls fly and cranes dance, clouds roll and clouds relax, the sun sets and the herd returns, the terrain is open, the water plants are lush, the lake water is clear blue, it is an indescribable purity, the clouds lingering between the water and the sky, are magically enchanting.
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Gandansaichi Temple Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Langmu Temple | Exploring the Mysterious Tibetan Culture
| Exploring the Mysterious Tibetan Culture.🏯 Langmu Temple | Exploring the Mysterious Tibetan Culture
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"Exploring the mysterious Tibetan culture, appreciating the sacred Buddhist faith, all of this can be perfectly experienced at Langmu Temple."
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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.
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Langmu Temple Resort 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.
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.
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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
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✈️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.
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🌟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.
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📍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.
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📍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🌅.
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📍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.
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📍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.
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📍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.
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✅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.
Experience the classic Gannan mini-tour this May Day, four days and three nights for around 1k+ per person
📣 If you don't know where to go for the May Day holiday, head to Gannan!
Grasslands, lakes, 🏔️ snow-capped mountains, 💐 seas of flowers, wetlands, 🌲 forests, rivers, temples, ☁️ blue skies with white clouds, fluttering prayer flags, and Tibetan charm—all your beautiful imaginations can be found in Gannan.
❓❗ Is it worth going to Gannan for May Day?
✅ Fewer people→ Gannan has relatively fewer people during May Day, so you won't be stuck in crowds of people everywhere you go👩👩👦👦
✅ Tibetan culture→ Rich in Tibetan culture, the world-renowned Tibetan academy 'Labrang Monastery' is located here. You can experience Tibetan specialty foods🍲, take Tibetan-style portraits, and more
✅ Low altitude→ The average altitude is around 3000 meters, which is considered a 'low altitude' area in Tibet, 👍🏻 and most people will not suffer from altitude sickness
✅ Low cost→ Prices increase slightly during May Day, but are much lower compared to July and August
❓❗ What can you see in Gannan during May Day?
✅ Only in May can you see the half snow-capped mountains🏔️ and half green lands!
✅ Secluded and leisurely Tibetan villages, sacred and solemn temples, fewer noisy tourists, making this land peaceful and quiet, allowing you to calm down, contemplate life, and feel the devout Tibetan faith
✅ The beauty lies in the landscape, and when you're at the scenic spot, the feeling of having the mountains and waters all to yourself is undoubtedly a pleasure
💫 First stop of the journey—Lanzhou city walk, check in with the taste of the Northwest
💫 Sangke Grassland—Endless meadows where you can ride horses🐴
💫 Zhagana—Natural stone city, God's Eden
💫 Flower Lake—Ruoergai Wetland, encounter the distant Black-necked Cranes
💫 Labrang Monastery—World-renowned Tibetan academy, appreciate the profound Tibetan culture
💫 Langmu Temple—The Eastern Switzerland, a miniature version of Shangri-La
💫 Milarepa Buddha Pavilion—A resplendent Tibetan cultural museum
💫 Select comfortable accommodations along the way, 🏨 stay comfortably, relax and rest
💫 38 degrees users are mostly young people aged 16-39, creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere
🌈 This route is suitable for friends who are visiting Gannan for the first time!
👍🏻 First encounter with Gannan >> Lanzhou distribution >> 3+1 days
D1 Nationwide - Free travel to Lanzhou
D2 Lanzhou - Labrang Monastery - Sangke Grassland - Diebu
D3 Diebu - Zhagana - Flower Lake - Langmu Temple
D4 Langmu Temple - Guomang Wetland - Milarepa Buddha Pavilion - Lanzhou
📣PS: The itinerary includes buses & cars, two different ways to play, choose your travel style freely based on your schedule
Tips:
1⃣️ The grassland has a large temperature difference between day and night, ☔ the weather is changeable, bring a thick coat, the night sky is beautiful
2⃣️ Be sure to protect yourself from the sun, 🌞 the UV rays are strong in the plateau areas
3⃣️ Although the altitude is not very high, altitude sickness varies from person to person, it is recommended to bring altitude sickness medicine, as well as some chocolate🍫, glucose
4⃣️ There are many cattle and sheep on the grassland, be careful when driving
Langmu Temple | Exploring the Mysterious Tibetan Culture
| Exploring the Mysterious Tibetan Culture.🏯 Langmu Temple | Exploring the Mysterious Tibetan Culture
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"Exploring the mysterious Tibetan culture, appreciating the sacred Buddhist faith, all of this can be perfectly experienced at Langmu Temple."
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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.
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