Zoige Grassland - Oasis of Northwest Sichuan Plateau

• Entrance Fee: CNY 75 Per Person; Sightseeing Bus Ticket: CNY 30 Per Person

• Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00

Huahu lake, aka Flower Lake, located between Ruoergai and Langmu temple, by the 213 national road is a natural Wetland Pond on the great prairie. This is the best place to watch the wild birds including the rare black Crane. Under the peaceful lake is a vast and unfathomable swamp. Walking along the plank beside the lake, you can enter the middle of the wetland.  It is named after a kind of small white flowers blooming around the lake. During June and May, the Lake is colorful with all kinds of blossoms. When the weather is clear and windless, the lake is like a mirror with the reflection of the blue sky and white cloud, which has a sense of the world in the fairy tale, Therefore, it has once named as the most beautiful wetland in China by National Geographic.

The First Bend of the Yellow River 九曲黄河第一湾

• Entrance Fee: CNY 65 Per Person; Sightseeing Escalator: CNY 60 Per Person; Combo Ticket: CNY 105 Per Person

• Opening Hours: 7:00-19:30

The first bend of the Yellow River is located in Tangke Village. It is the first among the ninety-nine winding bends of the meandering Yellow River. There is a viewing platform to enjoy the river scenery in the back of Suogzang temple. It is the best place to watch the sunset. There are Tibetan farmers, herders, dwellers, and nomads on these vast grasslands, and you can see yaks, sheep, and horses grazing. The zigzag river is winding with green grass and wildflowers on the Bank of the Yellow River. The most beautiful time is during the sunset. The whole valley is covered with golden sunrays, and the Yellow River is suffused with the rosy reflection of the clouds.

Recommended Zoige Grassland Tour Package:

☛ 8 Days Jiuzhaigou Ruoergai Prairie Langmu Temple Tour

• Ticket Fare: Free for entry (Optional: CNY 160 for Tibetan Guozhuang Party, CNY 20-30 for Horse Riding)

• Opening Hours: 9:00-19:00

Besides hiking and taking pictures of the beautiful grassland, Zoige also offers you a lot of things to do in the western tourism ranch. You can rent a vehicle to drive deep into the grassland, or you can ride a horse to experience the lifestyle of the local herdsmen, drink yak butter tea, eat roasted whole sheep, have a horse race with your peers, and watch a Tibetan Guozhuang Dance party in the evening, and the western tourism ranch is only about 5km to the downtown area which is very convenient in accommodation and transportation.

Hongyuan Moon Bay 红原月亮湾

• Distance to Zoige Grassland: about 80km, 1.5h by car

The beauty of Hongyuan grassland is fully displayed in the Moon Bay. On the flat and open grassland, the river winds and flows like the bright moon. When it is windless and sunny, the blue sky and layers of white clouds are reflected in the river on the vast grassland of the Moon Bay, you can see yaks, cattle and sheep grazing, and experience the horse riding, arrow shooting and having a stay in the traditional tent hotel of the nomads. Get atop the hill, you will see the clear river water draw a gentle and beautiful arc on the grassland, just like a round of curved moon, and that is how the valley was named. You can have a panoramic view of the valley from the platform and try the cableway and kayak rafting nearby.

Langmu Temple 郎木寺

• Distance to Zoige Grassland: about 130km, 2.5h by car

Langmu temple is not just a temple, but a small town, located at the junction of Sichuan and Gansu province. Langmu temple is divided into two parts, with two temples facing each other across a stream. In summer, the Langmusi Grand Canyon is very beautiful with many unique rocks and wildflowers around the canyon. It is also a representative site to experience the traditional Tibetan culture.>>More about Langmu Temple

Taoping Qiang Village 桃坪羌寨

• Distance to Zoige Grassland: about 340km, 5h by car

Taoping Qiang Village is one of the most complete blockhouse buildings, which are still inhabited by people. It enjoys the reputation of "natural air conditioning". Its perfect underground water network, all-round channels and the maze architecture art of the combination of blockhouses are known as "the living fossil of Qiang architectural art" and "the mysterious oriental Castle" by Chinese and foreign scholars.>>More about Taoping Qiang Village

Recommended Western Sichuan Tour Package:

☛ 6 Days Hongyuan & Ruoergai Photography Tour

By Air: Zoige is located between Aba Hongyuan Airport and Jiuzhaigou Airport. For passengers who would like to save the long driving hours on your way to Zoige, you can choose to take a flight to get either of the two airports from Chengdu. The public transportation from the airports to Zoige is still very limited, and you are recommended to charter a car after your landing.

● Aba Hongyuan Airport to Zoige Grassland: about 115km, 2h by car

● Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Airport to Zoige Grassland: about 230km, 3.5h by car

By Bus: There are direct buses from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station to Ruoergai County, and then you need to transfer to the scenic spot by private car. There are also buses to Ruoergai County from its surrounding counties and cities. Among them, Aba County, Songpan county and Barkam county have more scheduled buses to Zoige. 

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Summer is the most beautiful time in picturesque Ruoergai/Zoige. Wildflowers are blooming all over the mountains, and a large group of yaks are eating grass with their heads bowed. From the middle of May every year, all kinds of wildflowers on the prairie begin to bloom. The flowering period lasts until the end of July, and the most prosperous season is generally from the end of June to July. Besides, from September to October, the autumn leaves dress the valley and mountains with different reddish layers. The scenery is also very stunning.

Recommended Western Sichuan Tour Package:

☛ 8 Days Jiuzhaigou Ruoergai Prairie Langmu Temple Tour

Usually, you need at least 2 days to explore the highlights of Zoige Grassland including the arrival and departure time from Chengdu (about 500km, 8h by car). Most travelers will choose to drive from Chengdu to Dagu Glacier or take a flight to Hongyuan Airport /Jiuzhaigou Airport and then drive to Zoige Grassland.

☛ 6 Days Hongyuan & Ruoergai Photography Tour

☛ 7 Days Sichuan Discovery Tour

☛ 8 Days Jiuzhaigou Ruoergai Prairie Langmu Temple Tour

Besides just traveling Zoige Grassland, if you have more free time, you are recommended to travel Jiuzhaigou Valley, Huanglong Valley, Songpan Ancient Town with it. Also, Hongyuan Grassland, and Bipenggou Valley are not far away from it. Besides the attractions we mentioned, there are amazing sites like Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Emei, Mount Qingcheng, ect. You can choose any attraction you like and and let us customize the best tour for you!

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