Labrang Monastery in Gansu Province: the holy land of Tibetan Buddhism
Labrang Monastery, located in Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, is one of the six major monasteries of the Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism, known as the “world Tibetan learning institution”. This temple is not only a sacred place in the hearts of Buddhist believers, but also a meeting point of Chinese and Tibetan cultures, attracting countless tourists to worship and explore.
As a sacred place of Tibetan Buddhism, Labrang Monastery has a long history and profound cultural heritage. The temple was built in the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, and after hundreds of years of development and expansion, it has now become a large-scale and majestic temple complex. The monks here follow the ancient Buddhist tradition of practicing religiously and working hard for their faith.
The architectural style of Labrang Temple is unique and full of the charm of Tibetan culture. The Buddhist halls, pagodas, monks’ houses and other buildings in the temple all adopt the traditional Tibetan architectural style, with red, yellow and white as the main colors, colorful and harmonious. Walking here, you can feel the rich religious atmosphere and profound cultural heritage.
In addition to its architectural style, Labrang Monastery is also known for its rich Tibetan Buddhist culture. There are a large number of Buddhist classics, Buddhist artifacts and works of art preserved here, demonstrating the breadth and depth of Tibetan Buddhism. Here, you can listen to the teachings of the monks and feel the wisdom and power of Buddhism.
It is worth mentioning that Labrang Temple is also an important academic research center. There are six schools in this school, namely, Meditation, Medicine, Chakra, Jivajra, Upper Continuation and Lower Continuation, specializing in teaching Tibetan Buddhist scriptures and Tibetan medicine knowledge, and the highest degree that can be awarded is equivalent to a doctor. A large number of Buddhist scholars and cultural inheritors have been trained here, making important contributions to the development of Tibetan Buddhism.
Lugu Lake on the border of Yunnan and Sichuan: the peace of paradise
Lugu Lake, a bright pearl inlaid on the border of Yunnan and Sichuan provinces, attracts countless tourists with its unique natural scenery and primitive folk culture. Located between Ninglang Yi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, and Yanyuan County, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, it is a plateau lake with beautiful scenery.
The beauty of Lugu Lake lies in its picturesque scenery. The lake is clear and transparent, just like a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds and the surrounding green mountains and green trees. The reeds by the lake sway in the wind, as if waving to tourists. Here, you can take a pig trough boat tour of the lake, feel the clarity and tranquility of the water; You can also walk along the path of the lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains.
In addition to the natural scenery, Lugu Lake also has a rich folk culture. Here is the Mosuo people’s settlement, the Mosuo culture has a long history and unique characteristics. The Mosuo people’s unique social form of “walking marriage” system and matriarchal family added some mysterious color to Lugu Lake. Here, you can personally experience the folk culture of the Mosuo people, and feel their hospitality and simplicity.
There are many other attractions worth visiting around Lugu Lake. For example, Heiwawu Island, Libinao Island and Lig Island on the side of Ninglang, these islands are scattered in the lake like a pearl, adding some charm to Lugu Lake. In addition, you can also go to the Gamu Mountain to enjoy the magnificent natural scenery and feel the magic charm of nature.
Daocheng Yading in Garze, Sichuan: The last Shangri-La
Daocheng Yading, located in the southern part of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, is located in the eastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the middle part of the Hengduan Mountains. Known as “the last Shangri-La” and “the last pure land on the Blue Planet”, this place attracts countless tourists to visit with its magnificent natural scenery and profound Tibetan Buddhist culture.
The natural scenery of Daocheng Yading is breathtaking. There are snow-capped mountains, glaciers, canyons, forests, lakes and other natural landscapes, which constitute a beautiful picture. Among them, the most famous is the three completely separated but not far apart, in the shape of “product” arrangement of the snow peaks, the north peak is the sun, the south peak of the Yang Maiyong, the east peak of the Shano Dorji, the three snow mountain Buddha name three snow mountain, ranked eleventh in the world’s 24 holy places of Buddhism, is the Tibetan heart of the sacred place. In addition, the pearl Sea and the five color sea and other lakes are also popular scenic spots in the scenic spot, the lake is crystal clear, the scenery around the picturesque, let people linger.
In addition to its natural beauty, Daocheng Yading is also a sacred place of Tibetan Buddhism. There is a profound cultural heritage and rich religious activities here. Visitors can feel the solemnity and mystery of Tibetan Buddhism here, and can also participate in various folk activities to understand local customs and cultural traditions.
Daocheng Yading is also a multi-ethnic place, where there are many ethnic groups such as Tibetans and Yi, each with its own unique culture and traditions. Here, you can feel the customs and customs of different nationalities and appreciate the charm of multi-culture.
Luoping, Yunnan: The golden world of rape flowers
Luoping, Yunnan Province, a beautiful county famous for rapeseed flowers, every spring, here becomes a golden sea. When the spring breeze sweeps the earth, rapeseed flowers bloom, decorating Luoping like a poem and painting, attracting countless tourists to come to enjoy this beautiful natural scenery.
In Luoping, the blooming of rapeseed flowers is the grandest celebration of spring. Standing in the fields, looking out, the golden sea of rape flowers is endless, and the blue sky and white clouds complement each other, forming a magnificent picture. When the breeze blows, the rapeseed flowers sway in the wind, as if telling the story of spring to the tourists.
In addition to rapeseed overseas, Luoping has many attractions worth visiting. Such as Luosifang field, Jinji peak cluster, etc., these places are the best place to enjoy the rape flower sea. Here, you can walk in the sea of flowers and feel the breath of spring; You can also climb the observation platform and overlook the entire rape flower sea, so that the soul is completely relaxed and nourishing.
In addition, Luoping also has a rich folk culture and food culture. The hospitality of the ethnic minorities here, their traditional culture and unique way of life all add a bit of mystery and charm to Luoping. Here, you can taste a variety of delicacies, such as crossing the bridge rice noodles, sour soup fish, etc., so that your taste buds are fully satisfied.
