Exploring Langmu Temple: A Fusion of Yellow, Red, and Green

1. Langmu Temple, whose name means "Fairy" in Tibetan, is named after a natural cave on the cliff at the entrance of Namo Gorge. Inside the cave, a bas-relief of a beautiful woman is carved on the rock wall, resembling a fairy descending to the mortal world.
2. Langmu Temple Town is located at the border of Sichuan and Qinghai provinces, with the Bailong River dividing the town into two parts: one side belongs to Luqu County in Gansu Province, and the other to Ruoergai County in Sichuan Province. It is known as the "Oriental Switzerland." Although Langmu Temple Town has become bustling today, the Bailong River still retains its original tranquility.
3. Langmu Temple is divided into two parts: Saichi Temple in Gansu and Gerdie Temple in Sichuan. Saichi Temple is a Gelugpa monastery, larger in scale, and a must-visit for tourists. The back mountain leads to the sky burial site, the only sky burial site open for viewing in the Gannan region. Sky burials usually take place between 7 and 9 a.m., not daily, only when locals pass away. The site has a very strong smell of blood. Gerdie Temple, located in Sichuan, besides the temple itself, features vast meadows and forested gorges. It houses the mummified body of a living Buddha, which is open to the public every three to five days. Behind the temple is Namo Gorge, the source of the Bailong River. Climbing the hillside offers a panoramic view of Langmu Temple.
Langmu Temple, a mysterious place blending yellow, red, and green, awaits every traveler’s exploration and discovery.

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