Explore the Holy Temple of the Amdo Tibetan Area

💝Explore the holy temple of the Amdo Tibetan area in Gannan - Labrang Monastery. Labrang Monastery is located in Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province. It is one of the six major monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery is large in scale, with a strong religious atmosphere and profound cultural heritage. It is a tourist destination worth visiting. I. Tour Route ✅Highlights (3 - 4 hours): 1️⃣Entrance - Prayer Wheel Corridor: Start from the entrance of Labrang Monastery, walk along the world's longest prayer wheel corridor, and turn the prayer wheels to pray for blessings. The corridor is about 3.5 km long and has thousands of prayer wheels. 2️⃣Grand Sutra Hall: The core building of Labrang Monastery, where you can feel the solemn religious atmosphere and admire exquisite murals and thangkas. 3️⃣Butter Sculpture Hall: Admire exquisite butter sculpture artworks, which are carefully made by monks with butter, with realistic shapes and bright colors. 4️⃣Institute of Dialectics: Learn about the place where monks study and debate scriptures. If you are lucky, you can see intense debates. ✅In-depth Route (5 - 6 hours): 1️⃣In addition to the highlights, visit other institutes and Buddha halls, such as the Kalachakra Institute and the Institute of Medicine, to gain an in-depth understanding of the religious education system and rich Buddhist culture of Labrang Monastery. 2️⃣Climb the hillside opposite the monastery to overlook the panoramic view of Labrang Monastery. At sunset, the golden afterglow shines on the red walls and golden roofs of the monastery, creating a breathtaking view. II. Opening Hours and Tickets 1️⃣Opening Hours: Summer 6:00 - 18:00, Winter 7:00 - 17:30. 2️⃣Tickets: No ticket is required to enter the temple area of Labrang Monastery, but tickets are required to visit each hall, priced at CNY 40 per person. Tips: 1️⃣ID: Bring your ID card for ticket purchase and identity verification. 2️⃣Clothing: The temperature difference between day and night in Gannan is large. Even in summer, it is recommended to bring a warm coat. In winter, bring thick cotton clothes, scarves, gloves, warm hats, etc. 3️⃣Altitude Sickness: The altitude of Xiahe is about 2,800 meters, and some people may experience altitude sickness. Prepare altitude sickness medication in advance, such as Rhodiola (take one week in advance), Gaoyuanan, etc. Get enough sleep and avoid strenuous exercise when you first arrive. 4️⃣Other Items: Bring sunscreen products, such as sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats, etc., as the ultraviolet rays are strong in high-altitude areas. Prepare some cash, as some places may not accept mobile payments. 5️⃣Respect Religious Beliefs and Customs: Take off your hat when entering the temple, and do not make loud noises or smoke. Visit the prayer wheels in a clockwise direction. Do not touch religious items such as Buddha statues and ritual instruments. Women should avoid entering certain special halls during their menstrual period. 6️⃣Photography Taboos: Photography is prohibited in some halls. Pay attention to signs or ask monks before taking photos. When photographing monks, obtain their consent first.