Timeline
17:37
Arrive at Longwu Monastery early. Wander through the blend of Chinese and Tibetan style halls and monks' residences. The exterior walls embedded with squeaking prayer wheels are easy to get lost in for a few hours.
18:17
Find a quiet corner near the exterior walls. The monastery is open until 19:00, so you have plenty of time before the gates close.
18:37
Watch the sun set toward the W. The golden light starts about 18:02, casting a warm glow on the monastery's architecture.
Local tip
The monastery was established in 1301 and greatly expanded during the Ming Dynasty. Check the route if you need transport to get there.
Check before you go
- Longwu Monastery is open 08:00-19:00.
- Check the route for transport.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tongren (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).