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This place is truly a red castle, absolutely stunning! ✅✅Recommended attractions: 1️⃣ Mandala: The highest point of the Buddhist Academy, overlooking the entire expanse of red houses, a truly breathtaking experience! 2️⃣ Assembly Hall: A magnificent golden building, where you can feel the rich religious atmosphere. 3️⃣ Kora Path: Walk the kora with the locals and experience the power of faith. 4️⃣ Larung Gar Buddhist Academy: Red houses scattered across the mountains, chanting voices, red-robed monks, a truly moving experience. A must-visit!👍 5️⃣ Viewing Platform: Follow the road to the left of the Mandala to reach the platform, which offers a panoramic view of the Serthar Buddhist Academy.👍👍 6️⃣ Sky Burial Platform: Witness the sacred sky burial ritual and experience Tibetan funeral culture. Those with strong hearts are welcome, but please refrain from taking photos. 7️⃣ Long Staircase: Walk along the staircase for a close-up view of the red houses and take some photos. 🈯Accommodation recommendations: ✅Sertar County: Generally better conditions, prices are reasonable, ranging from CNY 100–400, depending on your preference. ✅Within the Buddhist Academy: Larung Hotel, requires booking well in advance, often fully booked, and offers multi-bed rooms with shared toilets.🚾 📝Important tips: 1️⃣ Bring your ID card when visiting Sertar. Those without ID cards, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan compatriots, and foreign friends are not allowed to enter. 2️⃣ Refrain from taking photos during visits to the Buddhist Academy and sky burial rituals. Respect local customs and avoid touching Tibetan children's heads. 3️⃣ If you want to see the night view, take the internal bus after sunset. The last bus is at 9pm. Be prepared for large temperature differences between day and night, and dress warmly in the evening. 4️⃣ No fire, no smoking, and no drones are allowed within the Buddhist Academy.🈲 5️⃣ Sertar is located at an altitude of over 4,000m. Be mindful of altitude sickness and bring oxygen tanks and altitude sickness medication. 📸Photography spot suggestions: 1️⃣ There is a yellow railing on the viewing platform. Stand by the railing and take a photo of the entire Sertar, including yourself. 2️⃣ There are two cement blocks, one tall and one short, below the viewing platform. You can take great photos from there, both俯拍 and sideways shots. 3️⃣ Walk down the cement road to the Mandala, turn around, and take a photo with the magnificent prayer wheels. 4️⃣ The red streets and alleys are also great photo spots. 5️⃣ The best time to capture a panoramic view of the Buddhist Academy is at 8:00 and 16:00.
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Posted: Mar 4, 2025
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