"Almost everything in Tibet, except for the altitude, is found here."
Blue sky, white clouds, mountains.
Grasslands, rivers, forests.
Temples, prayer flags, monks.
Horses, yaks, sheep.
Roads, food, villages.
The winter in Gannan is said to be even more beautiful than **!
Gannan is quiet and peaceful in winter, and when you come here, you can calm down and appreciate life, faith and freedom.
A touch of red in the snow, a sky without haze, warm sunshine, and few tourists are all reasons to visit Gannan in winter.
Come to Gannan and make a pilgrimage to the Buddha
Labrang Monastery
It's not so much a temple as a small Tibetan town isolated from the outside world. The main hall of Labrang Monastery is particularly sacred against the backdrop of the clear blue sky.
On the way to Labrang Monastery, you will often see pious Tibetans or believers with solemn expressions, three steps and one kowtow, and five steps and one kowtow.
Labrang Monastery, where the snow has fallen, is as pure as those kind souls who once crawled forward.
Location: Located in Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province.
Admission: Free admission to the temple area and general Buddhist hallsThe main hall (Wensi Hall) area ticket is 40 yuan (the ticket for the main hall area must be purchased at the Labrang Temple Visitor Center, located next to the intersection of the county seat and the temple), and the Gongtang Pagoda is 20 yuan per person.
Opening hours: The temple area is open all day, the Wensi Hall area and Gongtang Pagoda are open from 8:00 to 18:00, and other Buddha halls are open from 8:00 to 16:00
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February 20, 2024] Devotional Event: Gannan Langmu Temple Visiting Buddha, Luqu Xichang Temple Liangbao, Aba Molang Festival, Labrang Temple, Wachetallin, Milarepa Buddha Pavilion Folk Scenery 8-Day Photography Tour.
Langmu Temple
Langmu Temple is actually the name of a small town under the jurisdiction of Luqu County, Gannan. The temples here are all built on the hillside, and the golden domes shine and are tall and imposing.
In the early morning, the sunlight shines through the mist and faintly shines on the monks who murmur through the path, which is warm and magical.
The encounter between red and white is the arrangement of the heavens, and the mystery of Langmu Temple is vividly displayed.
Coordinates: Langmusi Town, Luqu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province.
Tickets: There is no charge to enter Langmusi Town, Langmu Temple is 30 yuan for people (including ** Taiwan), Geldi Temple is 30 yuan for people (including Namor Canyon), and Red Rock Cliff is free. There is a toilet at the entrance of Saichi Temple, 1 yuan.
Opening hours: Langmusi Town is open all day, and the two temples are open from 8:00-17:00
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February 20, 2024] Devotional Event: Gannan Langmu Temple Visiting Buddha, Luqu Xichang Temple Liangbao, Aba Molang Festival, Labrang Temple, Wachetallin, Milarepa Buddha Pavilion Folk Scenery 8-Day Photography Tour.
Zen Temple
Quietly, without a trace of hustle and bustle, in this snow-flying winter, the best place to give the heart shock and agility is the Zen Temple after the snow.
Many people choose to find a corner of the Pure Land of Soul in the oldest monastery in the Amdo region.
Coordinates: The north bank of the Tao River in Zhuoni County, Gannan Prefecture.
Admission: Free.
Opening Hours: Open all day.
Come to Gannan and see the natural scenery
Zagana
Zhaga is a Tibetan village hidden in the mountains, with Tibetan-style wooden houses lined up on top of each other, and prayer flags fluttering in the wind.
As soon as the snow falls, Zhaga becomes a pure and immaculate world, with snow covering the mountains and forests and covering the Tibetan villages, like a huge Chinese ink painting.
Coordinates: Zhagana Village, Yiwa Township, Diebe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province.
Tickets: No tickets required.
Opening Hours: Open all day.
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February 20, 2024] Devotional Event: Gannan Langmu Temple Visiting Buddha, Luqu Xichang Temple Liangbao, Aba Molang Festival, Labrang Temple, Wachetallin, Milarepa Buddha Pavilion Folk Scenery 8-Day Photography Tour.
Maqu grassland
The Maqu grassland in winter lacks the prosperity of spring and becomes a vast snowfield.
The mountains, rivers and grasslands are all covered with snow, and the first song of the Yellow River has become a transparent mirror here, reflecting the blue sky, white clouds and flying birds.
Coordinates: Maqu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province.
Tickets: No tickets required.
Opening Hours: Open all day.
Come to Gannan and participate in Tibetan customs
In addition to enjoying the beautiful snow scene, various Tibetan Buddhist Buddhist activities are also staged one after another in this wonderful season.
Mauram Puja
The puja lasts for 15 days from the second night of the first month to the 17th day of the first month. The eighth day of the first month is"Liberation Festival"That is, horses, cows, and sheep are sprinkled with clean water on the prepared horses, cows, and sheep are tied with colored ribbons on their ears and then released.
The thirteenth day of the first lunar month is the Buddha Festival. This meeting was held before the morning, each temple led by the first division of the monks to carry a huge embroidered Buddha statue to the temple near the foot of the mountain fixed Buddha platform to unfold, after that, the monks praised the merits of the Buddha, recited the bathing scriptures, all the people were solemn.
On the 14th day of the first month, it is the dance of the law, that is, the dance team specially organized by the temple: generally about 30 people, wearing various masks, acting out a plot of suppressing evil with righteousness, and finally led by the ** master and the monks will use the tsamba to pinch into food for the gods and ghosts, and send it to the outskirts of the temple to burn, wishing a year of good luck and good luck.
It was held on the evening of the 15th day of the first lunar month"Ghee"The lantern festival is the activities of Labrang Monastery and Choni Zending Monastery. Brackets are erected at various fixed positions around the main hall of the temple to display various butter flowers made by themUnder the illumination of the butter lamp, the ghee flower is more gorgeous and dazzling, and the ** person is crowded with people, rubbing shoulders one after another, not more than late at night.
The sixteenth day of the first lunar month"Turn the shamba"On this day, the monks carried the Maitreya Buddha from the scripture hall, accompanied by the band, around the temple"Warp wheels"Pray for happiness in the future.
Come to Gannan and eat special food
Yogurt
The yogurt in Gannan Prefecture is made from fresh milk from pastures in Tibetan areas, and it is so thick that it is usually found in restaurants.
Butter tea
Butter tea is a must-have product for the Tibetan "all-purpose". When it's cold, you can keep the cold away;When you eat meat, you can get tired;When you are hungry, you can satisfy your hunger;Fatigue can be relieved when you are tired;When you are sleepy, you can also clear your mind.
Tsamba
Tsamba is the staple food of Tibetans three meals a day, it is a flour made of barley fried and then grinded, mixed with ghee, and it needs to be kneaded into shape by hand before eating, and an appropriate amount of sugar can be added.
Bracken nettle rice
Cook the rice and nettles separately, put half of them in a bowl, sprinkle with sugar, pour ghee juice, and eat while stirring.
Customs and taboos. 1. Tibetans sticking out their tongues is an act of humility and respect for each other, and putting their hands together to express their blessings to the guests. However, it should be noted that Tibetans are most taboo for others to touch their heads.
2. In the local area, it is forbidden to eat the meat of horses, donkeys, mules and other round-hoofed livestock, and it is forbidden to eat the meat of clawed animals such as dogs, cats, eagles, sparrows, crows, etc., and it is forbidden to borrow other people's tools and cooking utensils to slaughter and cook these meats.
3. When drinking butter tea, the host pours the tea, and the guest can only take it when the host holds it in front of him with both handsWhen refilling, guests are required to pour the bowl forward with both hands as a sign of respect.
4. If there is a sick person or an unfortunate event, or a child, the door of the house must be set on fire, pasted with red cloth, and planted with cypress branches, which are all symbols of taboo doors, and the living are not allowed to enter;On the fire or butter lamp of the simmering mulberry at home, it is forbidden to smoke or light candles.
5. It is forbidden to bake feet, bake shoes and socks in front of the stove door, and do not put shoes and socks in high places;Do not mention the name of the deceased to the family members of the deceased, and it is forbidden to kill eagles and eagles.
6. The outer buildings of the temple can generally be photographed at will, but it is strictly forbidden to shoot in the hall. In a temple, if you want to take pictures of Buddha statues, thangkas, or the interior of prayer halls, you should first ask the permission of the temple monks or lamas.
7. When entering the temple, it is taboo to eat garlic or leave the smell of garlic on the body, avoid smoking, touch the Buddha statue, turn the scriptures, and ring the bell and drum. For the amulets, prayer beads and other religious utensils worn by lamas, they are not allowed to touch them;The temple should be quiet, and the body should be upright when sitting, and it is important not to sit on the seat of the living Buddha.
8. Photography is allowed on site, but do not make loud noises to disturb the ceremony. National laws and regulations explicitly protect**, please keep it**, do not spread it at will, this is also a kind of respect for the deceased.
9. When sitting indoors, you should sit cross-legged, not with your legs straight and the soles of your feet facing people. To accept a gift, you have to take it with both hands. To give gifts, bow your waist and raise your hands above your head. When toasting tea, wine, and cigarettes, you should serve them with both hands, and your fingers should not be put into the mouth of the bowl.