色达五明佛学院
Plan Larung Gar Buddhist Academy near Seda with reservation rules, sightseeing bus access, visitor time limits, restricted areas, altitude, and respectful behavior.
Reserve before going to the valley
Current access is managed. Use the Larung Valley entry mini-program or local ticket points such as Luoruo Town / Jinma Grassland collection areas when available.
Use the official sightseeing bus
Visitors are carried on a managed bus route and may receive a GPS badge or similar access control item that must be returned.
Stay within the fixed visitor area
The normal visitor route focuses on public areas such as large halls, mandala / prayer areas, and viewpoint zones. Monks' and nuns' residential areas are not for wandering.
Use the time for quiet observation
Move calmly, keep cameras respectful, and avoid turning religious practice into a spectacle.
Return on the assigned vehicle
The visit time is limited, so be back at the boarding area on time and return any issued badge or card.
✦Confirm reservation and bus rules shortly before arrival because access policy can change.
✦Wear warm clothing; wind and cold are common even outside winter.
✦Avoid visiting if you are already struggling with altitude.
✦Do not try to enter residential areas or restricted paths.
✦Be thoughtful about whether celestial-burial-related visits are appropriate for your group.
康定木格措
All Ages
Admission
Ticket sources differ: the official tariff page lists CNY 105 admission + CNY 90 sightseeing bus, while current major ticket platforms sell adult packages at CNY 195-200 with the required bus. Optional lake boat is separate.
Typical Visit
4-6 hours
跑马山
All Ages
Admission
CNY 50 standard admission. Ropeway or cableway add-on: CNY 30 return.
Typical Visit
2-4 hours
折多山
Adults Focused
Admission
Free entry. Paid roadside or pass parking lots usually charge CNY 10 per car.
Typical Visit
20-60 minutes
新都桥
All Ages
Admission
Free entry for the town and road corridor; individual viewpoints, photo props, riding, or nearby villages may charge separately.
Typical Visit
Half day to overnight base
塔公草原
All Ages
Admission
Free to view the open grassland from roads and town edges. The small fenced grassland area charges CNY 35; Balangshengdu charges CNY 30.
Typical Visit
30 minutes-2 hours
塔公寺
All Ages
Admission
Free entry on current ticket listings. Budget CNY 20-35 only if a paid hall, donation request, or local admission rule is in force; grassland riding, photo props, and nearby viewpoints are separate.
Typical Visit
45-90 minutes