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Langmusi郎木寺
Go for 2 nights: two monasteries, a gorge walk and a horse trek, at 3,300 m. Skip if you have no acclimatisation days or no patience for slow buses.
Langmusi is a Tibetan village split by the Sichuan–Gansu border, with a monastery on each side and grassland hills behind. There is no airport and no train; you arrive by bus or hired car from Xiahe, Hezuo or Zoige. Two nights covers both gompas, the gorge and one ride or walk; three nights lets you add a nomad homestay trek.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (grass green, passes open); Oct for clear light
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, many guesthouses and cafés shut); Jul–Aug weekend crowds
- Airports
- GXH · JZH
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Langmusi110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Langmusi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyLow crime, high altitude.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckGXH Gannan Xiahe Airport (Nearest airfield, about 2 h by road; few flights, check schedules).
- Getting aroundOn foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or milk tea¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealNoodle or rice plate¥20–40 (≈ US$3–6)
- Museum or sight ticketMonastery entrycheck; rules and fees change¥30–60 (≈ US$5–9)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCN¥40 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomCN¥180 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥200 (≈ US$30) · Mid CN¥350 (≈ US$50) · High CN¥600 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GXH Gannan Xiahe Airport (Nearest airfield, about 2 h by road; few flights, check schedules) · JZH Jiuzhaigou Huanglong (Morning buses toward Langmusi drop you on the main road, then a 1 km (0.6 mi)+ walk or a few yuan by car)GXH Gannan Xiahe Airport (Nearest airfield, about 2 h by road; few flights, check schedules) · JZH Jiuzhaigou Huanglong (Morning buses toward Langmusi drop you on the main road, then a 0.6 mi (1 km)+ walk or a few yuan by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Care
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Care
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
Best
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C) low), wettest Jul (17 rain days), driest Dec (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Langmusi: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
3 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
4 rd
Mar
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
6 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
15 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
17 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
15 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
14 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
4 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot. The village is small enough to cross in 15–20 minutes. Mountain bikes can be rented in town for rides on the valley roads; ponies are hired for treks. Trails up to the ridges and tablelands reach about 4,200 m, so allow time and turn back if weather closes in.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Namo Gorge
goDoor to door: 2–4 h round trip
Walk from the Sichuan side of the village; the trail follows the stream
Rocky underfoot; do not try to bike it.
Red Stone Mountain
goDoor to door: About 2 h round trip
Walk from the village toward the main road, then climb
The trail fades near the top; keep climbing and watch for prayer flags.
Zoige (Ruo'ergai) grasslands
overnightDoor to door: 2–3 h each way
Direct bus from Langmusi, or a hired car
Better as a stop on the way south to Songpan than a return day.
Zhagana
overnightDoor to door: 3–4 h each way
Hired car, or a 2-day guided bike tour from town
About 97 km (60 mi) by road; too far for a day return.About 60 mi (97 km) by road; too far for a day return.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Main street (village end near the road)
Guesthouses, cafés and trekking shops; most Western-facing services.
Sichuan side, toward Kirti Gompa
Quieter, closer to the gorge trailhead and the Sichuan monastery.
Gansu side, toward Sertri Gompa
Closer to the Gansu gompa and the road out to Maqu; fewer places to eat.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥150–250 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥250–450 (≈ US$35–65) excl. bed
- High
- ¥450 (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 2 nights × CN¥180 | CN¥360 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × CN¥350 | CN¥1,400 |
| Bus Xiahe → Langmusi, one way2 × CN¥35 · check | CN¥70 |
| Hired car Xiahe → Langmusi, one way1 × CN¥400 · check; ask for the slower scenic road | CN¥400 |
| One-day guided horse trek2 × CN¥300 · check; 1–3 day options exist | CN¥600 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × CN¥120 | CN¥240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥307 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥844 per person per day, bed included | CN¥3,377≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in yuan; long-distance buses and treks excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or milk tea | ¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Noodle or rice plate | ¥20–40 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Tibetan yoghurt | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Guesthouse dorm bed | ¥40–90 (≈ US$6–13) |
| Village map sold locally | ¥10 (≈ US$2) |
| Bicycle rental, per daycheck | ¥50–100 (≈ US$7–14) |
| Monastery entrycheck; rules and fees change | ¥30–60 (≈ US$5–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Altitude: the village sits around 3,300 m. Sleep the first night easy, drink water, and do not plan a long hike on arrival day.
- Sky-burial sites are active religious places: last rites are private, and photographing them is forbidden.
- Wild dogs roam the outskirts; carry a stone and keep your distance.
- Cash: ATMs are unreliable here. Bring enough yuan from Xiahe or Hezuo.
- Buses are few and leave early; buy the onward ticket the day you arrive.
- Many guesthouses and cafés close in winter, and hot water is often evening-only or on request.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Langmusi郎木寺
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My bed tonight
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
No embassies in Langmusi. Nearest consulates-general are in Chengdu; embassies are in Beijing. Carry your passport — this is a border area and checks happen.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Xiahe → Langmusi: about ¥30–40 (≈ US$5–6), leaves early morning (check)
- Bus Hezuo → Langmusi: about ¥30–40 (≈ US$5–6), one around 10:20 (check)about ¥30–40 (≈ US$5–6), one around 10:20 AM (check)
- Hired car Xiahe → Langmusi: from about ¥350 (≈ US$50) per car (check)
- Bus Langmusi → Hezuo: afternoon departure, about 4 h (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxie)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshao qián)
- 车站在哪里？ — Where is the bus station? (chēzhàn zài nǎlǐ)
- 我不吃肉 — I don't eat meat (wǒ bù chī ròu)
- 请慢一点 — Please go slower (qǐng màn yīdiǎn)
Altitude around 3,300 m. Cash is king; ATMs are unreliable.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Langmusi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep (grass green, passes open); Oct for clear light · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, many guesthouses and cafés shut); Jul–Aug weekend crowds · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 6 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for GXH and the Jiuzhaigou road drop-off: last buses, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: main street, Sichuan monastery and gorge, Gansu monastery, Red Stone Mountain.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Sertri Gompa, Kirti Gompa, Namo Gorge, Red Stone Mountain) and eat pages with last orders.
- Altitude and winter-closure fixtures so gates A–D can go green.