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Yushu Lebagou–Wencheng Princess Temple Tourism Area
4A Tourism Area

Yushu Lebagou–Wencheng Princess Temple Tourism Area

玉树市勒巴沟—文成公主庙景区

Qinghai, Yushu·36.6375°N, 101.4806°E
Ticket Price
CNY 80 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Duration
1.5 hours

About Yushu Lebagou–Wencheng Princess Temple Tourism Area

A cliffside temple honoring Princess Wencheng of the Tang dynasty, rising where the Lebagou gorge is carved with ancient Tibetan rock inscriptions along a streamside trail.

Highlights

• Cliffside Wencheng Princess Temple with 1,300-year-old carvings. • Lebagou gorge with Tibetan rock inscriptions and a streamside trail. • Tied to the Tang–Tibet marriage alliance legend.

Suggested Route

Lebagou trail → cliff inscriptions → Wencheng Princess Temple; allow 2 h.

Food & Lodging

Yushu city dining and hotels nearby.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, uneven gorge paths; limited wheelchair access.
Travel Tips

Dress modestly. Be quiet inside temple halls. Do not point at Buddha statues. Incense is available on-site.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June-September

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

06:00-18:00 (summer), 07:00-17:00 (winter)

Getting There

In Yushu city, Qinghai; reach by road; nearest airport Yushu Batang (~40 km); no metro/HSR.

Reservation

Historic temple / gorge site; generally free or low-cost; no advance booking required.

Ticket Price

CNY 80 (≈ $11) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
玉树市勒巴沟—文成公主庙景区

36.6375, 101.4806

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