Introduction to the scenic spots of Labrang Temple

Labuleng Temple, located in Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, China, is one of the six major monasteries of Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, and is known as the "Tibet University of the World".

The real name of Labuleng Temple is Gadan Zhu Xia Dargy Tashi, a tree with its northern lang, which means "Youheng Temple is blessed and talks about repairing and prospering". It is called Labuleng Temple for short. Labrang Temple is a transliteration of Tibetan word "Zhang Qiang", which means "the residence of the living Buddha master". Labuleng Temple is located in the west of Xiahe County 1 km. The Daxia River alluvial Longshan and Fengshan into a basin, which is called a cornucopia by Tibetans, and Labuleng Temple is located on this cornucopia.

Together with drepung monastery, Sera Temple, Gandan Temple, Tashilhunpo Temple and Ta 'er Temple in Qinghai, it is also called the six monasteries of Gelug Sect of Lamaism in China, which is second only to Potala Palace in scale. There are many monks in Labrang Temple, with a maximum of more than 4,000 people, including many monks from Qinghai and Tibet.

Characteristics of Labrang Temple

The architectural style of Labrang Temple is unique, featuring "Eight Diagrams" layout and "Turning Path". The whole building complex consists of more than 90 buildings, covering an area of more than 400,000 square meters. There are many Buddhist classics, artworks and cultural relics in the temple, including a 26-meter-high Maitreya statue and a bronze bell weighing 18 tons, as well as thousands of square meters of murals and thangka.

Labrang Temple is one of the famous tourist attractions in China, attracting many tourists every year. Visitors can enjoy the culture and art of Tibetan Buddhism here and feel the beliefs and lifestyles of the Tibetan people. In addition, there are many other scenic spots around Labrang Temple, such as Sangke Grassland and Ganges River Mystery, which is also one of the must-see attractions for tourists to visit Labrang Temple.

The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Labrang Temple.