Batang Grassland
巴塘草原
An open highland pasture in the Batang River valley south of Jyekundo. Wildflowers bloom in summer, you may see marmots and yak herds, and Yushu Batang Airport is located on this grassland.
Batang Grassland lies in the Batang River valley south of Jyekundo. Its open terrain makes it the most accessible highland grassland near Yushu, and Yushu Batang Airport is located here. From June to September the grass is at its greenest and the wildflowers are in bloom. You may see yaks, Tibetan sheep herds and marmots, and there are herders' tents along the road. Entry is free. You can stop along National Highway 214 as you go. The pastures belong to herders, so do not enter fenced areas at random or approach Tibetan mastiffs. The coordinates are an estimate for the middle of the grassland.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Princess Wencheng Temple
- Thrangu Monastery
- Yushu Earthquake Memorial
- Leba Valley
- King Gesar Square
- Yushu Prefecture Museum
- Jyekundo Monastery
- Gyanak Mani Stone Mound