Qilian Mountain Grassland · Tianjing Roaming Guide | Venture into the Eastern Switzerland, Gallop Across the Cloud Pastures

✨ Must-Visit Highlights 1. One of China's Six Most Beautiful Grasslands 🌟 Qilian Mountain Grassland is rated by "Chinese National Geography" as one of the "Six Most Beautiful Grasslands in China." With an average summer temperature of only 20°C, it is truly a summer paradise! 2. Three-Dimensional Grassland Landscape 🏞️ Here you can find the rare "snow mountain + forest + grassland + stream" layered landscape. In the distance are the snow-capped Qilian Mountains all year round, nearby are winding rivers and herds of cattle and sheep. Every snapshot is a Windows desktop-level scenic view. 3. Pristine Nomadic Culture 🐎 Deep in the grassland, you can visit herders' homes to experience traditional life such as milking yaks and making butter. Stay overnight in a starry sky tent and feel the poetic scene of "the wind blows the grass low, revealing cattle and sheep." 🗺️ Recommended Essential Routes Three-Day In-Depth Tour Day 1: Xining → Menyuan Hundred-Mile Rapeseed Flower Sea → Qilian Grassland Viewing Platform → Overnight in Ebao Town Day 2: Horse Riding on the Grassland → Zhuo'er Mountain → Binggou Forest Sea → Stay in Qilian County Day 3: Arou Monastery → Gangshika Snow Peak → Return to Xining 💰 Practical Information Item Details Best Season June to September (Rapeseed flowers bloom in July, grassland is greenest in August) Entrance Fee Grassland is free, some viewing platforms charge 10-30 RMB Transportation Recommended to charter a car/self-drive, about 4 hours from Xining Special Experiences Horse riding on the grassland 50-100 RMB/hour, Tibetan costume photo shoot 20 RMB/set 📸 Photography Tips · Best Spots: Zhuo'er Mountain Viewing Platform, Ebao Ancient City Ruins, Arou Monastery Prayer Corridor · Golden Hours: 7-9 AM (morning mist), 6-8 PM (sunset on the golden mountains) · Outfit Suggestions: White/red long dress + straw hat, creating a striking contrast with the green grassland 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations · Starry Sky Tent: 200-400 RMB/night, lie on the grassland and count stars · Qilian County: Tianjing Zhuo'er Hotel, rooms with views of Niuxin Mountain · Herders' Homestays: Experience authentic Tibetan life 🌟 Hidden Activities · Mushroom picking on the grassland early morning (July-August after rain) · Spotting marmot families (beware of feeding) · Hanging prayer flags at the 4120m Dadongshu Pass for blessings ✨ When horses gallop across the flower meadows, when prayer flags flutter against the blue sky—every day on the Qilian Mountain Grassland is the most romantic encounter with freedom! 📮