Larung Gar Buddhist Academy

📍Seda, a place lacking oxygen but not faith| Simply because I saw a photo of those red houses, I longed to go there.. Finally! I packed my backpack, set off on a journey, to find the pure land hidden deep within my heart. 📍The full name of the Buddhist Academy is Seda Larung Gar Five Sciences Buddhist Academy, with an average altitude of 3900 meters. All those living in the red houses are practicing students. Each person has their own house, living a simple life, dressed plainly, without material desires, but with bright eyes and peaceful smiles. 📸Viewing spots Seda Mandala City: Located on the top of the mountain of Seda Buddhist Academy, with three levels, where you can turn the prayer wheels 📸Buddhist Academy Viewing Platform: You can get there by walking along the road to the left of the Mandala City, where you can overlook the panoramic view of Seda Buddhist Academy, a great place for taking photos Buddhist Academy Long Staircase: Walking along the staircase allows you to closely admire the red houses Yao Wang Mountain Grassland: There are many chubby marmots on the mountain, and you can feed them 📍Warm tips On the mountainside and riverside, you can see many colorful Buddha statues and scriptures, do not step on them, and do not take them away! Seda has many religious buildings, such as temples and stupas, which should not be climbed, nor should you walk around them in a counterclockwise direction! Do not touch the heads of local children, as only living Buddhas are allowed to do that Without permission, do not randomly take photos of local Tibetans, monks, and the interior of temples It's very cold on the mountain, so wear a thick coat or down jacket You can bring red accessories, such as scarves, shawls, etc., for taking photos, which results in good pictures ⛳️Travel Route DAY1: Chengdu-Kangding-Red Sea-Zheduo Mountain-Xinduqiao DAY2: Xinduqiao-Mosika Park-Longdeng Grassland-Seda DAY3: Seda-Seda Half-Day Tour-Yala Snow Mountain Viewing Platform-Danba DAY4: Danba-Four Girls Mountain-Chengdu

⏩About altitude sickness Seda is 4000 meters above sea level, it is recommended to prepare for altitude sickness in advance, the following can alleviate altitude sickness 1️⃣Don't stay up late and overwork before departure, don't do strenuous exercise🏃 2️⃣Colds and chills💊can easily lead to altitude sickness, it is recommended to bring warm clothes🧥 3️⃣Don't be too excited to post on social media and take photos📸etc. when you first arrive at high altitude, let your body adapt before starting to play 4️⃣In order not to tire your body, try not to walk🚶‍♀️for a long time 5️⃣The plateau is relatively dry, you can turn on the humidifier💧when you first arrive at the accommodation 6️⃣If you have a severe headache🤦‍♀️from altitude sickness, go to the hospital🏥in time, and start using the prepared oxygen bottle - ⏩Must-visit attractions 🔶Seda Mandala City Located on the peak inside Seda Buddhist Academy, there are 3 levels, it is recommended to turn on the first and second levels 🔶Observation deck You can reach it by walking up the road on the left side of the Mandala City, where you can overlook the entire Buddhist Academy, and the photo effect is great. 🔶Long staircase There is a long staircase down from the Mandala City, which is especially suitable for taking photos 🔶Dongga Temple One of the three major temples in Seda, located on a sacred mountain that looks like a white conch. - ⏩Dressing suggestions The average altitude⛰️of Seda is nearly 4000 meters, the average annual temperature is only 0 degrees, you need to bring a thick🧥down jacket/storm jacket, especially for watching sunrise/sunset/starry sky - The overall climate is better from April to September each year, but the temperature difference🌡between day and night is large, and there is a rainy season, so you need to prepare for cold/rain☔protection - From October to March of the following year, the temperature is around minus 10 degrees❄, down jackets, hats🧢, scarves🧣, gloves🧤, warm babies, etc. are essential - It is recommended to bring a red scarf, shawl or skirt, the photo effect is very👍🏻 - ⏩Travel precautions 🚙If you are driving by yourself, don't navigate to Seda, navigate to Larung Gar Five Sciences Buddhist Academy❗Otherwise, you will drive directly to Seda County, 20km away from the Buddhist Academy - The Buddhist Academy cannot🙅‍♂️be entered directly, and you cannot drive up. If you don't have a ticket, you can only be taken up by locals. There are 150/person at the entrance to the Buddhist Academy. - Book the 'Larung Gar' mini program✅'Luoruo Town Gathering and Distribution Center Transportation Line' ticket 4️⃣8️⃣hours in advance, the bus time is 10:00 and 15:30, you need to arrive in advance - During the appointment time⏰, go to Seda County, navigate🔺to 'Waxu Tribal Cultural Tourism Scenic Area', wait for the bus🚌to depart here, and then enter the Buddhist Academy together - Take the bus, you will first pass a fork🛤, here is the way to TianZ platform, which is not yet open. The bus will take another road near the middle bridge of Zhiqing Gully to the checkpoint🏠, where tickets and ID cards will be checked. Private cars from other places are forbidden❌to enter here. - The bus arrives➡️at the transfer point in Zhiqing Village, and will change to a 6-seat shuttle bus, which will enter the Buddhist Academy along the mountain road - The shuttle bus arrives➡️at the terminal Mandala City, you can take the return bus↩️here before 12:00 in the morning, you can walk to the observation deck near the Mandala City, overlooking the entire Buddhist Academy. - ❎It is not recommended to leave on foot. It takes almost two and a half hours🕓to walk from the Buddhist Academy to the starting point - Respect the customs of the locals, keep quiet🤫, no smoking❌🚬, no drones, and get permission to take photos of monks❗

You must visit Seda at least once!|||A place you want to visit again after the first time--Seda! Seda is really beautiful, the construction and layout of the houses are very distinctive. I really like the architecture there, it's very beautiful, and most of it is made of wood. I had always longed to go before, and now that I have, I want to go a second time.

|The latest and most comprehensive Seda nanny-level guide on the internet. Dressed in red to cultivate a Buddhist heart, a red wall separates the mundane world. 📍About Seda ①Located in Luoruo Town, Seda County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province ②Seda Buddhist College is the largest Tibetan Buddhist College in the world 🌍About Navigation Navigate directly to Seda Wuming Buddhist College, do not navigate directly to Seda County. 🚍About Ticket Reservation ①Online reservation VX search for "Larong Gou Entry Reservation", ticket price is 30 yuan/person, there are three time slots for entry every day, 9:10 in the morning, 13:40 at noon, 16:40 in the afternoon, the visiting time is generally 40 minutes, the original car enters and exits. Precautions: 1、Tickets are released 54 hours in advance (18:00 in the afternoon) (for example, if you play on the 4th, you need to make a reservation at 18:00 on the 1st) 2、Set the alarm for 17:59, enter the interface in advance, and immediately select the reservation person as soon as the time comes 3、Only the person can make a reservation, minors can make a reservation on behalf of, if adults do not know how to operate, be sure to familiarize yourself with it in advance ②Make a reservation on site one day in advance Reservation and boarding location: Seda County Jinma Grassland Tourist Distribution Center The number of tickets for each time slot is limited, if possible, remember to queue up in advance ③If the first 2 types of reservations are not made, then...... You can enter through local channels offline, the cost is between 100-200 yuan 🏠About Accommodation 1、Self-driving can choose Seda County, the conditions will be relatively better, more convenient 2、For those who book tickets online, you can choose to stay in Luoruo Town, which is convenient for getting on the bus Tips: 1、Seda Larong Wuming Buddhist College is not a scenic spot, it is a religious activity place, be sure to respect the local religious beliefs when playing 2、The Buddhist College prohibits flying drones!!! 3、Be sure to keep warm and protect against the sun 4、The average altitude of Seda is about 4000 meters, always pay attention to your physical condition 5、Social vehicles cannot enter, you need to park your vehicle in Luoruo Town parking lot in advance, and take the shuttle bus at the distribution center I am Mu Zi, meeting a different self on the road. If you are ready, remember to Didi me! Follow me, I'll show you a different western China!

🪷 A paradise above, Seda on earth, a place known as the awakening of the 'soul'. Under the azure sky✨, amidst the silver ridges and green grass🌿, thousands of crimson wooden houses🧱 cluster around several magnificent temples, with the Buddha's light shining brightly✨, where heaven feels just a few steps away😇. 🪷 The holy land of Buddha's country, Seda, seems to be the perfect combination of nature and faith, where every corner carries devout beliefs📿, drawing countless souls. Let us embark on a journey to the pure land of the heart and find our faith in Seda. 🗺️ Recommended route: D1 Chengdu--Kangding--Internet celebrity airport road--Honghaizi--Yuzixi/Gediramu D2 Xinduqiao--Tagong Grassland--Moshigou Park--Seda County D3 Seda County--Seda Free Travel--Yala Snow Mountain Viewing Platform--Danba/Jiaju Tibetan Village D4 Danba/Jiaju Tibetan Village--Shuangqiao Valley of the Four Girls Mountain--Chengdu ⛰️ Recommended attractions: 🚏 Seda: The red land of Buddha, an ocean of faith, a pure land of the soul, where every shade of red shines with devotion 🚏 Wuming Buddhist Academy: Experience the profound cultural heritage of Buddhism and let your soul be sublimated in the light of Buddha 🚏 Yuzixi: 360° snow mountain viewing platform, watch the sun shine on the golden mountain⛰️, and gaze at the romantic starry sky 🚏 Moshigou Park: An alien planet🪐, full of Instagram style, perfect for moon-like photography 📸 Photo tips: 1️⃣ There is a yellow railing on the viewing platform. Stand by the railing and take an overhead shot of the entire Seda including yourself 2️⃣ Below the viewing platform, there are two concrete piers, one tall and one short, where you can take atmospheric shots from above or from the side 3️⃣ Walk down the concrete road to the mandala city, turn around and take a photo with the majestic prayer wheel 4️⃣ The red streets and alleys are also very photogenic 5️⃣ The best times to shoot the panoramic view of the Buddhist Academy are at 8:00 and 16:00 ⚠️ Precautions: 1️⃣ Seda is located in a high-altitude area. If you experience symptoms of altitude sickness upon arrival, please rest and drink plenty of water. 2️⃣ Seda is a sacred place of Tibetan Buddhism. When visiting, you should respect the local customs and beliefs, and not take photos or disturb the lives of local residents and monks at will 3️⃣ No fire, smoking, drones, or live broadcasting is allowed 4️⃣ If you encounter someone asking for money in the Buddhist Academy, they are generally scammers, so be cautious 5️⃣ There are hotels in the Buddhist Academy that only serve vegetarian food and require on-site reservation 🧳 Essentials for the trip ➡️ Documents: ID card, student card, tour guide card, senior citizen card, and other discount documents ➡️ Daily necessities: toiletries, sunscreen, lip balm, hand cream, thermos, rain gear ➡️ Clothing and footwear: cold-proof and warm clothing and spare clothes, casual shoes, sunglasses, socks ➡️ Electronics: camera, mobile phone, charger, power bank ➡️ Food: water, snacks, bread, fruit Let's meet in Seda, put aside the troubles of the world, and together seek the peace and tranquility within our hearts!

Seda! A place that captivates the soul! Nyingma! A mysterious and secluded pure land! Five Sciences! The universe is summarized into five sciences! Academy! Let your body reach it so your eyes won't regret it... ❌The 3-year pandemic has passed! Seda is about to open! 🎫Ticket Reservation ➡️Seda in the Cloud (Mini Program) ⭐Be sure to book in advance! 🗺️Route Recommendations 1⃣️Chengdu～434 Highway～Yuzi West/Gedilamu～Xinduqiao 2⃣️Xinduqiao～Tagong Grassland～Moshi Park～Seda 3⃣️Seda～Buddhist Academy～Yala Snow Mountain～Danba 4⃣️Danba～Siguniang Mountain～Balang Mountain～Chengdu 🏨Hotel Selection Xinduqiao: Many types of hotels, also unique homestays! Seda: Various grades of hotels, also unique inns! Danba: Unique homestays are the highlight here! 🛎️Food Recommendations Xinduqiao: Yak meat hot pot, beef offal hot pot, Tibetan cuisine, Sichuan cuisine Seda: Mushroom hot pot, Sichuan stir-fry Danba: Tibetan home-cooked dishes

Seda☞ A sight full of red houses! Neatly scattered along the mountain, the continuous stretch is truly stunning!! Climb a mountain, seek a faith, listen to the chant, enjoy a moment of tranquility... Seda is about 4000 meters above sea level, with temperatures reaching below -10°C, so if you visit from March to May, make sure to keep warm! Calm your mind and slowly immerse yourself in the local religious culture... Location: , about 20 kilometers from Seda County to the Buddhist Academy... Photography at Seda Larung Gar Buddhist Academy: At 8 am you can capture the morning mist, and at 4 pm you can capture the sunlight shining on the red houses! Cuisine: In Seda, you can experience local Tibetan meals, as well as some Sichuan cuisine, featuring special cold-water stone pot fish, beef and mutton hotpot, tsampa, highland barley cake, butter tea, and yak yogurt... tips: Do not wear hats inside the Buddha hall, dress modestly, do not casually take photos of monks or Tibetans on the road... In places within the temple where photography is prohibited, please put down your camera!

||Heavenly Buddha Land, Earthly Seda. People often say 'Heavenly Buddha Land, Earthly Seda'🎈 Not only the red houses here are beautiful, but also the faith🏠 It is said that this is the place where the soul awakens, and some people say that this is the last pure land☁️ If one day, you feel tired, Why not get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and go to Seda with your loved one❗️ ✨Travel Recommendation✨ D1⃣️Chengdu～Zheduo Mountain～Xinduqiao D2⃣️Xinduqiao～Tagong～Daofu～Seda D3⃣️Seda Buddhist College～Danba D4⃣️Danba～Four Girls Mountain～Chengdu 🌟Must-visit in Seda 🎈Dongga Temple The only royal temple in Seda--Dongga Temple, it is a famous Red Sect temple in Tibet, listed as one of the three major temples in Eastern Tibet. The architecture inside the temple is very exquisite, with gorgeous color matching, the beauty of color makes people stop. There are still some relics from the late Qing Dynasty, such as the Buddha Thangka and mural carvings, which have unique research and appreciation value. The scenery here is really beautiful, you can not only see the beautiful Jinma Grassland, the green mountains and a piece of red houses complement each other, it's amazing❗️ 🎈Seda Larong Wuming Buddhist College Seda Larong Wuming Buddhist College, also known as Wuming Buddhist College, is located about 20 kilometers southeast of Seda County, surrounded by mountains❗️ This is a must-visit place for everyone who comes to Seda. The red wooden houses are densely packed in the valley like matchboxes. Taking photos here is also yyds 🎈Dengden Quden Stupa The Dengden Quden Stupa, also known as the Demon Subduing Stupa, is located in Seko Town, Seda County, 1.5 kilometers away from the county seat. The stupa was built in the Tibetan Iron Pig Year. It is said that this stupa was built by the dream of the Dakini of Seda Nianlong Temple to the hereditary head of Seda Waxu, Gado and Lama Suolang Luwu, for the prophecy of disaster relief, universal salvation, peace and prosperity. It is a treasure stupa of Tibetan Buddhism in Sichuan Province. The Dengden Quden Stupa is a unique flower in the architectural art of the snow-capped plateau, a crystallization of the wisdom of the nomadic people, attracting tourists from all directions. ⚠️Precautions 1⃣️Do not touch the heads of local children, that is something only living Buddhas can do 2⃣️Without permission, do not randomly take pictures of the interior of the temple and monks, Tibetans 3⃣️When visiting, be sure to respect local folk beliefs, do not make loud noises 4⃣️To prevent altitude sickness, do not binge eat or drink, drink alcohol, smoke, do strenuous exercise, take altitude sickness medicine in advance

🏮A celestial Buddha land, a worldly Seda. A place lacking oxygen but not faith, a sacred destination one must visit in their lifetime. "Seda is a place where religion is irrelevant, and only faith matters." Longing for Seda for a long time, I had only seen its magnificence in photos before. This time we drove there and witnessed the sanctity of Seda with our own eyes. 🚘【Transportation】 Departing from Chengdu, navigate to "Seda Larung Gar Buddhist Academy," which takes about 9 hours. Remember not to directly navigate to "Seda County" because the academy is 20 kilometers away from the county town. 🅿️Parking is very convenient, right next to the Luoruo Distribution Center, 8 yuan for 2 hours, then 3 yuan for each additional hour. (If you're not driving, you can also take a bus from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station, which takes a bit longer, about 15 hours.) 🎫【Tickets】 You need to make a reservation to enter Seda, which can be done 'online or offline.' We booked online two days in advance. ✅Online: Two days in advance, go to the mini-program "Larung Valley Entry Reservation," transportation line ➡️ Luoruo Distribution Center transportation line ➡️ select time and book immediately, 💰30/person. ✅Offline: One day in advance, go to "Seda County Jinma Distribution Center" transportation line, book on-site 💰48/person. ⚠️If you can't book through either online or offline methods, we learned that you can find locals to take you in. However, it involves riding a motorcycle off-road, which feels very dangerous, and the price is much higher than a normal reservation, 150 yuan per person. Moreover, you need to hike down the mountain by yourself, so the experience might not be very good. So, make sure to book your 🎫tickets in advance before you travel! The weather was unstable on the day we went. It snowed the night before we arrived at Luoruo County (where Seda Larung Gar Buddhist Academy is located), and it kept snowing intermittently the next morning. The sun came out at noon, but when we went up the mountain, the sun had set again. We only briefly saw Seda bathed in sunlight, but it was enough to leave us in awe. Our reservation time was quite late, at 4:50 pm, so in the morning we went to a popular Tibetan restaurant in Seda County for lunch and took a side trip to Dongga Temple nearby. 🥣Yamzha Tibetan Restaurant We ordered three dishes, a pot of butter tea, and a yogurt. The portions were substantial, and two people were quite full and couldn't finish it all. 📍Dongga Temple About 10 minutes from Seda County, you can drive directly to the temple entrance without walking. Moreover, there's no entrance fee, it's less crowded and the scenery is beautiful, and the white pagoda is very pretty. It was snowing lightly when we visited, and it was truly beautiful. Friends who go to Seda can also visit Dongga Temple. Seda is beautiful. We originally wanted to stay to see the night view before leaving, but since we had to rush back to Chengdu, we only walked around for the allotted 1 hour and then descended the mountain, leaving a bit of regret for next time~

It's snowing again in Seda, it's really beautiful!! If you haven't been to Seda, or if you've been to Seda and always feel like something is missing, then you must go and see its winter appearance There are no large number of tourists, no noisy carriages. Only see the snowflakes outside the window, the cool breeze, the roof covered with thick snow, the slopes, the treetops, the land, although it is all white, but it makes people feel warm Travel Guide Seda Ticket Reservation Online: 30 yuan/person, it is best to book 3 days in advance Offline: Directly to the Jima Grassland Distribution Center, there are many tickets every day, 48 yuan/person If you really can't book, you can only find a local motorcycle to bring 200 people Accommodation: Luowo Town, next to the entrance of Seda Wuming Buddhist College The Larong Guesthouse in Seda Buddhist College, note that Larong Guesthouse does not accept reservations! Only available at the guesthouse Seda County, the accommodation environment is better, there are also many restaurants and entertainment around Precautions Don't knock down other people's Mani piles, don't touch the heads of local Tibetan children without permission, and don't take pictures of local Tibetans, monks and temples at will You can bring red accessories, such as scarves, shawls, etc. for taking pictures, the effect is better

In mid-June, I just returned from Seda Although the travel time was relatively short I still think this place is very good This Buddhist academy, located on a plateau at an altitude of 4200 meters Surrounded by magnificent snow-capped mountains and vast grasslands Attracts monks and scholars from all over the world They come here to study, communicate, and research Buddhist doctrines For us, the architecture of Seda Buddhist Academy is also eye-catching Its style is full of Tibetan characteristics, the architectural complex is neat and orderly, and the momentum is magnificent 📍Address: Located in Luoruo Town, Seda County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, navigate to Seda Buddhist Academy⛪️ 🏠Accommodation: You can stay in Luoruo Town, next to the entrance of Seda Larung Gar Buddhist Academy 🎫Tickets: When I went, I could only buy the 168 yuan ticket, the 40 yuan online ticket was closed, you need to book in advance 📸Photography: ✅Seda Tancheng: You can follow the monks and walk around the Tancheng three times clockwise on each level ✅Observation Deck: 300 meters up from the Tancheng, there is an observation deck where you can overlook the entire Seda Buddhist Academy⛪️ ✅Seda Night View: The night view🌃 is also very impressive, you can take the bus🚌 out after sunset, the latest is 9 o'clock ⚠️Photography Notice: Do not disturb the local monks🙅‍♂️ ⚠️Note: The temperature difference in the mountains is large, you need to wear thick clothes🧥, the altitude is high, walk slowly, otherwise it is easy to get hypoxia

Seda Route Seda Buddhist Academy → Jinma Grassland → Danqing Medicine King Mountain → Dongga Temple Buddhist Academy Route Observation Deck → Altar City → Library → Great Hall → Sky Burial Platform → Reclining Buddha Temple → Long Staircase 📷Check-in points 1️⃣Observation Deck: You can overlook the Buddhist Academy, a great place for photos. 2️⃣ Altar City: Clockwise around the prayer wheel, a place that emits golden light, with three layers in total. 3️⃣Reclining Buddha Temple: Next to the altar, no photos are allowed here. 4️⃣Long Staircase: You must walk through it once!! The staircase going down from the Altar City. 5️⃣Dongga Temple: You can see it as soon as you enter Seda, and it's really shocking to take photos inside. 📝Reservation Method Larong Gou Mini Program: Make a reservation 2 days in advance, the round-trip ticket is 30, wait for the car at the Luoruo Collection Center in advance. Seda Jinma Grassland Tourist Collection Center: Round trip 40/person, directly go offline to buy the ticket for the next day. 🚶Travel Tips 1️⃣You can take pictures of the morning mist at 8 o'clock in the morning, and the sun shining on the red houses at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. 2️⃣The tour time is 1 hour. If you miss it, it's okay. You can wait to leave with the next bus (the last bus is at 8 o'clock). 3️⃣You can't wear a hat in the Buddha Hall, your clothes can't be revealing, and don't casually take pictures of monks and Tibetans on the road. 4️⃣It is recommended to stay in Seda County, book tickets offline directly from the county, and you can also rent Tibetan clothes in the county~ 5️⃣The altitude of Seda is about 4000, the temperature is very low during this period, wear cotton clothes/down jackets, we wore thick Tibetan clothes and it was very cold❄️