Seda, Ganzi, Sichuan | A place where the soul awakens.

📍 Larung Gar Buddhist Academy, Seda County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan, is a famous Tibetan Buddhist school. Since it opened to the public, countless people have been attracted by the red monk houses here, like a red ocean, isolated from the world, quiet and solemn. - 🚌 You must make a reservation in advance to visit Seda Buddhist Academy. After arriving at the Luoruo Town Distribution Center, take a bus up the mountain. Self-driving vehicles are not allowed here. 📸 Must-visit attractions ✅ Seda Mandala: Located at the top of the Buddhist Academy, turn the prayer wheel and feel the peace of mind. ✅ Buddhist Academy Observation Deck: Overlook the panoramic view of the Buddhist Academy, the best place to take photos. ✅ Buddhist Academy Long Stairs: Walk among the red buildings and feel the solemnity up close. ✅ Reclining Buddha Temple: Located next to the altar, quiet and solemn, photography is not allowed here, please maintain a sense of awe. ✅ Dongga Temple: Not far from the county seat, it is one of the three major temples in Seda, with a unique flavor. 📸 Photo spots 1⃣️ Along the way up the mountain: Sitting on the left side, you can see rows of red houses, temples, monks, etc. 2⃣️ Mandala: The three floors are really shocking, located on the top of the mountain, with an endless stream of believers praying here. 3⃣️ Larung Hotel: There is a road leading directly to their rest area below, and the street lights along the way are very photogenic. 4⃣️ Buddhist Academy Observation Deck: Overlooking the entire view, the view is very wide, and you can see different scenery in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. 5⃣️ Long Stairs: Leading down from the local people's residence, the golden escalator is very photogenic. 🎒 [Items to bring] ✔️ Documents: ID card, driver's license, student ID ✔️ Clothing: Windbreaker, sneakers, hat, sunglasses, scarf, sun hat ✔️ Medicine: Motion sickness medicine, glucose, stomach medicine, cold medicine ✔️ Daily necessities: Lotion, face mask, sunscreen, lip balm, compressed towel, wet wipes ✔️ Electronics: Power bank, charger, headphones, camera, spare battery 🎫 Ticket purchase guide ❶. Online tickets have been stopped since July 2024, and all tickets need to be purchased on-site. ❷. On-site ticket purchases are for the next day, so you need to stay in Seda for at least 2 days. ❸. For on-site ticket purchases, navigate directly to Jinma Grassland Distribution Center, there is usually no queue. ❹. The so-called ticket is actually a bus ticket to the Buddhist Academy, 48R. ❺. Other ways can be through local motorcycles 100R. ⚠️ Travel Tips: 1⃣ If you want to see the night view of Seda, you can take the bus inside after sunset, the latest is 9 pm. 2⃣ The average temperature in Seda is around 0, so be sure to bring a thick coat! The average altitude is 4,127 meters, remember to bring an oxygen tank. 3⃣ Remember! Do not take photos inside the Buddhist Academy 📷