Dangzhou Grassland
当周草原
A high mountain grassland beside Hezuo city, where prayer flags flutter on Dangzhou Sacred Mountain. Visitors can ride horses or climb for views over Hezuo. It is one of the most accessible grasslands in Gannan.
Dangzhou Grassland lies north of the urban area of Hezuo, the seat of Gannan Prefecture, next to Dangzhou Sacred Mountain. It covers a wide area, with green summer meadows and wildflowers everywhere. Hillsides are dotted with prayer flags and arrow offerings, which local Tibetans use in mountain worship rituals. The scenic area has viewing boardwalks, horseback riding, and Tibetan tent restaurants. From the slopes, you can look down over all of Hezuo and across to Milarepa Palace (Hezuo) in the distance. Admission is about several dozen yuan, subject to the scenic area's posted prices. Getting there: a taxi from town takes about 10 minutes. Note: The altitude is about 3,000 meters, so take the climb slowly. Afternoon thunderstorms are common, so bring rain gear.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Museum
- Milarepa Palace (Hezuo)
- Meiren Grassland
- Dazong Lake
- Labrang Prayer Wheel Circuit
- Gongtang Stupa
- Labrang Monastery
- Sangke Grassland