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天葬台
A sky burial site on a hillside near Luoruo Town. It is a public place for Tibetan funeral customs, and visitors may observe only from a distant viewing platform, showing full respect for the deceased.
The Sertar Sky Burial Site lies on a hillside about 3 kilometers west of the Buddhist academy near Luoruo Town. It is one of the few sky burial sites in western Sichuan where visitors are allowed to watch from a distance. Sky burial is a traditional funeral practice among Tibetan Buddhists. The body is prepared by a sky burial master and then eaten by vultures, which Tibetans regard as a form of offering and part of the cycle of rebirth. The scenic area has a viewing platform around the site and exhibition panels on Tibetan funeral culture. Ceremonies usually take place between noon and 2 p.m., but the timing is not fixed. Some days have several ceremonies, and others have none, so ask locals for information. Getting there: take a taxi or hire a car from the academy gorge entrance or Luoruo Town, a 10 to 15 minute ride. There is no bus service. Viewing etiquette: this is a real funeral, not a performance. Stay silent throughout. Do not photograph the body or the rites (you may photograph the vultures on the distant hills). Do not wear bright clothing, do not laugh or joke, and do not approach the area where the body is prepared. When vultures gather, the scene can be graphic, so people who are sensitive or children are advised not to go. The site has a strong odor, so bring a mask. Admission is free. If you do not wish to watch the ceremony, you may simply look at the surrounding hillsides and vulture roosts.
Giờ mở cửa
All day (ceremonies mostly 12:00–14:00)
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