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Heart of Amdo Tibetan Culture

Labrang Monastery

Labrang Monastery is among the six great Gelugpa monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism, a sacred heart of faith and culture in the Amdo region.

Location
Xiahe County, Amdo
Altitude
2,950 Meters
Founded
1709 AD
Tradition
Gelugpa Buddhism

Sacred Heart of Amdo

Labrang Monastery stands as one of the six great Gelugpa monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism, a sacred hub of faith and learning in the Amdo region. Nestled in Xiahe County (Sangchu) at 2,950 meters, it sits beside the Sangchu River, a tributary of the Yellow River, surrounded by quiet hills and evergreen forests.

Founded in 1709 during the Qing Dynasty, this historic monastery is the cultural heart of Amdo, alongside Rebkong.

Architecture & Sacred Art

Built in classic Tibetan architectural style, it features red, yellow, and white halls, white stupas, and a crescent-shaped layout centered on the grand Sutra Hall.

Inside, lifelike Buddha statues, colorful thangkas, and delicate butter sculptures fill the sacred spaces.

World’s Longest Prayer Wheel Corridor

Its most iconic treasure is the world’s longest prayer wheel corridor – over 1,700 prayer wheels stretching 2.2 miles.

A full circumambulation takes more than an hour, carrying the quiet wishes of pilgrims year after year.

Today, around 1,600 to 1,800 monks study and practice here, preserving ancient Buddhist teachings.

Festivals & Pilgrimage

Labrang is a major pilgrimage site. The most vibrant time is Losar (Tibetan New Year) and the annual Monlam Chenmo (Great Prayer Festival), held from the 4th to 11th day of the first Tibetan lunar month.

During the festival, monks chant, perform sacred cham dances, display giant thangkas, and hold Buddhist degree examinations.

The Butter Lamp Festival on the 15th day lights up the monastery with devotion.

Warm Local Experience

Xiahe Town blends Tibetan, Han, and Hui cultures, adding warm local color to visits.

Easy to reach and deeply peaceful, Labrang Monastery is more than a landmark – it is a living expression of Tibetan faith, tradition, and beauty.

For international travelers, a Tibet Travel Permit is not required for this region. With your valid Chinese visa, you can explore freely according to your own schedule.

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Our local, experienced travel experts will help you create a perfect Tibet tour itinerary based on your interests.

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1: Tibet Travel Permit

Without Tibet Travel Permits, you cannot enter Tibet (Tibet Autonomous Region), China, but it is not difficult to obtain the permit, registered company like TRW, it can be easily obtain it for you if your Tibet Tour has been confirmed with a legit registered local travel company.

2: Alien Permit

Alien Travel Permit (ATP) is an additional permit which is required if your itinerary is in Gyirong, Kailash, Ngari and EBC in western part of Tibet,Tsedang,Nyinchi, Ranwo Lake, Basum Lake, Sakga or Shalu Monasteries in Shigatse area,

3: Military Permit

The Military Permits as you can see from the word, this permit is related to military department, thus, this travel document is mainly issued by the military authority in Tibet, in fact, this permit is compulsory for entering to any border regions between China and neighboring countries. Military permits are required for visiting following places in Tibet apart from TTP.

  • Ali (Far Western Tibet)
  • Guge Kingdom (Far Western Tibet)
  • Gyirong (New Border to Nepal)
  • Lake Manasarovar (Near Mt. Kailash in Far Western Tibet)
  • Kailash (Western Tibet)
  • Nyima country (Border country between Ali and Nakchu Prefecture)
  • Cochin

NOTE: This permit can apply only from Lhasa, Tibet, you don’t have to worry about it as our company (TRW) will obtain such permits on your behalf and you just need to cooperate by sending your scanned copies of China Visa/TGV and Passport to your travel consultant. If you want to know more details about Tibet Travel Permits, you can contact us at info@tibetroofofworld.com Our professional travel consultants will reply to you with their extensive knowledge and rich Tibet tour experiences

Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) is the basic required permit to travel to Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), every foreign travelers must need Tibet Travel Permit to enter to Tibet along with your Chinese Visa or Tibet Group Visa. Though it seems very hard or confusing, it just takes few simple steps, and your travel agency will do the rest.

Tibet Travel Permit is mainly obtained from Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa, Tibet, which contains the tourist’s information and confirmed itineraries.

According to the latest Chinese regulations for foreign visitors, passports must have a validity of six months (at least) to apply for a Chinese visa. This requirement also applies when traveling to Tibet along with Tibet Travel Permit.

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