The refreshing summer in Hezuo

Hezuo is the administrative seat of Gannan Tibetan Prefecture with an elevation of nearly 3000m and has a very cold dry winters and short mild summer. However during summer time, the place is a sight to behold with widespread of grassland where the Tibetan yaks and sheep grazes, and different wild flowers grow. If you want to experience the serene beauty of this magical town, it is best to visit from July to September. It is also known for the famous Milarepa Temple. #summervacation #grassland

May Day Travel | 3-Day Gannan Loop | The Road of Zhagana and Loka

The beauty of nine colors, the secret realm of Gannan🌈 When the first rays of the morning sun sprinkle on Zhagana amidst the clouds🌞 Herds of cattle and sheep stroll on the Sangke Grassland, and red-robed monks murmur scriptures in the Milarepa Buddha Pavilion... The whole world seems peaceful and serene~ Those who are preparing for the May Day holiday, take a look here, you must not miss this niche scenic area❗❗ . 🚘Itinerary at a glance D1⃣️Lanzhou - Gannan Secret Realm - Labrang Monastery - Xiahe D2⃣️Xiahe - Sangke Grassland - Langmu Temple - Zhagana D3⃣️Zhagana - Milarepa Buddha Pavilion - Lanzhou . 🎨Exquisite Attractions Milarepa Buddha Pavilion: 'Tibetan Buddhism Museum' ✨ The red Tibetan-style nine-story pagoda in Hezuo City of Gansu's Amdo Tibetan area Tips: 🎫20/person Tibetan area V1⃣️ houses the architecture that worships masters of various sects of Tibetan Buddhism, each floor is a separate Buddha hall, representing different sects, worshiping different main deities . Gannan Secret Realm: ✨ In Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture's Xiahe County, Gannan Town, the scenic area contains rich geological structures and unique Tibetan customs Tips: 🎫80/person The eastern part of Ganjia Grassland has the mark of the Silk Road in the ancient Octagonal City, and at the end is the magical Baishi Cliff, with caves, grand canyons, and other landscapes in between . Zhagana: A hidden paradise among the clouds surrounded by mountains, where one can watch the morning mist and the starry sky at night, a utopian land of half fireworks and half celestial Tips: 🎫80/person (half price for student tickets) Dari Viewing Platform is good for watching the sunrise but often crowded, Fairy Beach is the best spot for sunset in the scenic area, with crystal clear water . Labrang Monastery: 'World Tibetan Academy', built against the mountain with red walls and glazed tiles, has the world's longest prayer corridor Tips: 🎫 Main hall, namely Wensi Hall, 40/person, Gontang Pagoda 20/person The prayer corridor should be visited clockwise, and there is a wooden bridge across the Daxia River to the southwest of the monastery, where you can take a panoramic photo of Labrang Monastery 50 meters south of the Buddha sunning platform . Langmu Temple: Not a temple but a town, the Bailong River inside the town divides Langmu Temple into two, which are Gerdeng Monastery in Sichuan and Sertri Monastery in Gansu Tips: 🎫30/person (same price for both temples) The Flesh Relic Hall in Sichuan Gerdeng Monastery is the essence of Langmu Temple, and you can also pass through the Namo Grand Canyon, through the Fairy Cave, Tiger Cave, and explore the source of the Bailong River . Sangke Grassland: One of the largest highland grasslands in Gannan, also a natural pasture, where local Tibetans often pray and celebrate festivals Tips: Grassland protection 💰15 yuan Horse riding price 50-80/30min Respect the local customs and religious beliefs, try not to enter yurts/temples at will, and do not damage stone carvings, prayer flags, etc. . 🌟Considerate Tips 1⃣️The average altitude of Gannan is over 3000m, so it is necessary to prevent altitude sickness and avoid strenuous exercise 2⃣️You can prepare some anti-altitude sickness medicines, such as Rhodiola, oxygen, and glucose, etc. 3⃣️Colorful clothes can produce photos with richer layers 4⃣️The region is mostly inhabited by Tibetans and some Hui people, so it is necessary to respect local customs and habits

Why was the Milarepa Buddha Pavilion built?

It is about 70 kilometers from the Sangke Prairie to Hezuo City, all the way is the prairie scenery. Because it was smooth and time allowed, we decided to visit the Milarepa Buddha Pavilion in the suburbs of Hezuo City first. After more than an hour's journey, it started to rain as soon as we got off the bus at the Buddha Pavilion. The rain was not heavy, and through the hazy rain, we saw a red Tibetan-style high-rise building rising from the flat ground. The surrounding houses were all low, only it was very unique, this is the Milarepa Buddha Pavilion. As soon as we got off the bus, we saw a few Tibetans walking clockwise around the wall of the Buddha Pavilion. The main gate of the Buddha Pavilion is somewhat like an archway, with double rows of large pillars, a total of eight; the middle of the large pavilion eaves and the lower four corners of the side eaves are all upturned, colorful painted patterns are decorated on the beams, rafters and brackets, which is very exciting. On a blue background sign on the gate, it is written: Anduo Hezuo Monastery Milarepa Buddha Pavilion. This name is a bit of a tongue twister, I only remember the four characters "Milarepa Buddha Pavilion". The steps are not too high, and there are devout believers who keep kneeling and worshiping. The wall on both sides of the gate is a corridor composed of 130 prayer wheels, I went over and turned a few as usual, there was no one in front, the big drum in a static state was very heavy to turn! From the courtyard of this gate, you enter the inner courtyard of the Buddha Pavilion, which also has upturned eaves decorations. This is the second gate, where tickets are checked. Looking up at the Buddha Pavilion, it is a three-dimensional rectangular building with nine floors. On the wall of the courtyard, there are two rows of 1500 small white pagodas arranged in a staggered manner, one next to the other, this decoration is the first time I have seen. Above the curtain on the first floor of the Buddha Pavilion, I saw the symbol of the double deer kneeling Dharma wheel again. The first floor is also a prayer wheel corridor, and the copper prayer wheels are not small. It is said that the Buddha Pavilion was built in memory of the great master Milarepa in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. He was a great master of the early White Sect, known for his asceticism and singing to preach. In fact, the Buddha Pavilion is eight floors, and the ninth floor refers to a mandala painting on the roof of the eighth floor. The mandala represents the home of the Buddha and Bodhisattva, and is the image of the Buddha country that appears in the mind of the high monk during practice. This needs to be understood with Buddhist thinking, I only know that the patterns of the mandala are very beautiful. I took off my shoes and walked quietly into the main hall on the first floor. On both sides of the main hall are statues, beautifully made, each one looks like a fairy. There is a large Maitreya Buddha statue here, his face is a serious expression. The statues here are famous people in Tibetan history, including the Tibetan kings of all ages, the founders of Tibetan literature and Tibetan opera, etc., and I saw statues of Songtsen Gampo and Princess Wencheng. I saw large photos of the 9th, 10th, and 11th Panchen Lamas. There are Tibetans who kowtow in front of their photo frames to show respect. The second to fifth floors of the Buddha Pavilion are dedicated to the representative figures of the various sects of Tibetan Buddhism, a total of 1270: the second floor is the Gelug sect, the third floor is the Nyingma Red sect, the fourth floor has the Bodhisattva Hall, the fifth floor is the Kagyu sect of the White sect, etc. I don't understand when I look at it, I only know the White Sect on the fifth floor, they are ascetic, and the figures are all very thin. The halls on the sixth to eighth floors are generally not found in temples, and they are dedicated to the kings and venerables of the Tantric sect, including: the Horsehead Ming King, the Great Black Sky, etc., most of the faces are very fierce and terrifying. The temple here is one of the famous temples of Tibetan Buddhism in the Anduo area. The Buddha Pavilion is just one of the buildings. There are several large white pagodas inside and outside this area. There are also several buildings on the west side, including the Horsehead Ming King Hall, the Dharma Protector Hall, the Scripture Hall, the Debate Field, the Great Scripture Hall, the Tsongkhapa Buddha Pavilion and other ordinary buildings. This temple was built in 1777, the 42nd year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty, and was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. It was rebuilt in 1988. Visiting here is equivalent to "exercise digestion". It's not early, we are going to stay at the Yihao Hotel in Hezuo City!

Back to the Tibetan area (Hezuo)

After many years, I came to the Tibetan area again, and for the first time to Gannan. The familiar blue sky and white clouds arrived as scheduled, and the feeling of chest tightness and shortness of breath was unexpected (high anti). Although the altitude is only about three thousand meters, the feeling is still very obvious. If you don't exercise vigorously, the symptoms are not serious, but if you want to sleep well at night, it is definitely a luxury The Buddha Pavilion is tall and majestic, and can be seen from a long distance. It is also a landmark building in Hezuo. The entire temple is filled with the smell of burning pine branches and cypress leaves. The overall color scheme of the building is still the classic white, black, red and gold of Tibetan temples. The pure white, mysterious black, fanatic red, authoritative gold and the hard lines of Tibetan architecture blend perfectly, making it even more sacred and solemn under the blue sky and white clouds The interior of the building is all wooden structure, you need to take off your shoes when you enter. It is cold inside in winter, and the floor is even colder. It is recommended to bring a pair of disposable slippers The stairs are quite narrow, and each floor enshrines different Buddha statues, but the light is very dark, especially the upper floors are black and messy, let alone murals, even the Buddha statues can't be seen clearly The Buddha Pavilion is open until six o'clock in the afternoon, but it is still recommended to come in the morning, because most of the places in the Hezuo Temple are closed in the afternoon, and you can only look outside. Before visiting the Buddha Pavilion, I specifically checked the life of the venerable Milarepa, and indeed lived up to the name of the legendary master He lost his father when he was young, his property was occupied by his uncle, and after being bullied, he was determined to improve himself. After learning the peerless martial arts, he killed more than thirty relatives and friends in anger, and then put down the butcher knife and devoted himself to Buddha. After nine years of hard cultivation in Gang Rinpoche, he finally confirmed the "Great Handprint" and "Clumsy Fire Determination" secret method. The master practiced the secret methods of the Bon and Red Sects in his life, participated in the creation of the White Sect, and his understanding of the Tantric Sect was inherited by the later Yellow Sect, and was revered by all sects of Tibetan Buddhism... This experience is breathtaking No wonder he can name a high-rise building that enshrines the masters of all sects of Tibetan Buddhism after his name

Milarepa Buddha Pavilion (Part 1)

Milarepa Buddha Pavilion is located in Hezuo City, Anduo Tibetan Area, Gansu Province. Its full name is 'Anduo Hezuo Milarepa Nine-Story Buddha Pavilion'. It was originally built in the 42nd year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1777) and the original building was destroyed during the 'Cultural Revolution'. The existing building was rebuilt in May 1988 and was completed in four years.

Mirageba Buddhist Pavilion - the only famous temple dedicated to the various divisions in the Tibetan area "Anduo cooperation Mirazhaba nine-story Buddhist pavilion" is the full name of the Buddhist pavilion, located in the cooperative city of Anduo Tibetan District, Gansu, was built In the forty-two years of Qing Emperor Qianlong (1777), the original building was destroyed in the decade of catastrophe. The existing building was rebuilt in May 1988. It lasted for four years to commemorate the most legendary Tibetan women and women. A Buddhist pavilion built by the lord of Mila. As one of the famous Buddhist temples of Amdo, the Mirageba Pavilion is magnificent and magnificent. The exterior of the Buddhist pavilion is made of stone. There is no wood in it. The interior of the Buddhist pavilion is all-wooden. There is no stone, no wood, no stone inside, and the construction is exquisite.

The Mirageba Pavilion was first built in 1777 and was destroyed in the "Cultural Revolution." The existing building was rebuilt in May 1988 and is as big as I am. The Mirabba Pavilion is a representative temple of the Tibetan Buddhism Kagyu (White Church) in the Amdo Tibetan Area. The pavilion houses more than 1,700 Buddha statues, each representing an era or a tribe of Tibetan Buddhism, and includes Tibetan celebrities who have been deified. Generally, this kind of devout place is not convenient for taking pictures inside, so it is some exterior scenes. found an interesting thing. In many places in Gannan, pigs are a kind of creature that is especially free. They are walking on the streets leisurely. Are they also turning to the pagoda and seeking merit, this is the yearning life.