Xiaman Wetland & Grassland
辖曼
A national wetland reserve along the Yellow River in western Zoige, with endless grasslands, marshes, and pastures.
Xiaman lies in western Zoige County, east of the Yellow River. The Xiaman National Nature Reserve is an important part of the Zoige wetlands. It is dominated by high-altitude marshes, lakes, and meadows. In summer, visitors can see black-necked cranes, common cranes, and other waterbirds, as well as herds of cattle and sheep. The Xiaman pastures are home to a state-run breeding sheep farm. The scenery is unspoiled and has few visitors. It takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to drive from Tangke or the county town along the grassland road. This can be linked with the First Bend of the Yellow River in Tangke and the First Bend of the Yellow River in Maqu, Gansu. Do not drive into the grazing grounds or marshes, and expect muddy dirt roads after rain.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- First Bend of the Yellow River
- Suokezang Monastery
- Tangke Town
- Re'er Daba Grassland
- Flower Lake (Huahu)
- Zoige Western Pasture
- Dazha Monastery
- Re'er Sika Deer Eco-Park