Cairima Grassland
采日玛草原
Grassland in southeastern Maqu encircled by the Yellow River, famous for sunrise and sunset light over the river and pastures, and bordering Zoige.
Cairima lies in the southeast of Maqu County, where the Yellow River turns northwest to form the southern stretch of the First Bend. The grassland is flat and open, with river bends, pools and grazing cattle and sheep scattered across it. It is considered one of the most beautiful places on the First Bend to watch the sun rise and set over the Yellow River. The area has Tibetan Buddhist monasteries such as Sede Monastery. The grassland is free to visit. It lies about 80 km from Maqu county town and borders Tangke Town in Zoige, Sichuan (the First Bend of the Yellow River's Nine Bends), so it can be included on a grassland loop through Sichuan and Gansu. Road conditions are average, so a off-road vehicle is recommended. Plan ahead for fuel and sun protection.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hequ Horse Farm Scenic Area
- Awancang Wetland
- First Bridge on the Yellow River's First Bend
- Gesar Horse Racecourse