A Must-Visit in Gannan: Labrang Monastery

☁️ Labrang Monastery on a cloudy and rainy day is incredibly photogenic! Two monks walk slowly between the red walls and white tiles, and every casual shot looks like a masterpiece 📸 📍 Address: No. 252, Renmin West Street, Labrang Town, Xiahe County, Gannan 🕒 Opening Hours: May 1 - Oct 7: 08:00-18:00 Oct 8 - Apr 30: 09:15-16:30 ✨ This is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Founded by the Khamyang Living Buddha during the Qing Kangxi era, it preserves the most complete Tibetan Buddhist teaching system and is known as the "World Tibetan Studies University" sacred site ✨ 🏫 Highlights of the visit: • Magnificent Tibetan-style architectural complex • The six great colleges are breathtaking • Precious Buddhist scriptures and cultural relics • Traditional Tibetan Buddhist teachings 📌 Travel TIPS: 1️⃣ Check the weather before you come— the red walls look even more atmospheric on rainy days 2️⃣ Respect local religious culture— visit quietly and do not disturb the monks' practice 3️⃣ It’s recommended to hire a guide— to gain a deeper understanding of the religious history 4️⃣ You can buy Tibetan handicrafts nearby— remember to bargain appropriately～ 🚶‍♂️ Stroll through the ancient monastery, listen to the fluttering prayer flags rustling, and feel the accumulation of over 300 years of religious culture.