Luorong Pasture
洛绒牛场
A high-altitude pasture at about 4,150 m, facing the snow peaks of Jambeyang and Chana Dorje. It is the starting point for Milk Lake.
Luorong Pasture sits in the heart of the Yading scenic area. It is a high mountain meadow surrounded by three sacred peaks. The Gonga River flows through it, and yaks graze across the grassland. From the meadow, you can get a close view of the pyramid-shaped snow peak of Jambeyang and of Chana Dorje. To get there from Chonggu Monastery, take the scenic area's electric cart (charged separately; check official prices), or walk along the river for about 2 to 3 hours. The loop trail around the pasture takes about an hour. This is also the starting point for the long routes to Milk Lake and Five-Colour Lake. It is best to arrive early in the morning to photograph the snow peaks. The altitude is high, so keep warm and watch for altitude sickness.
Opening hours
Follows scenic area hours, approx. 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Milk Lake & Five-Color Lake
- Chonggu Monastery & Pearl Lake
- Yading Village
- Yading Nature Reserve
- Kasi Village & Kasi Valley
- Shangri-La Town (Riwa)
- Gongga Langjiling Monastery
- Echu Mountain