Western Sichuan Altay Zoige Super Detailed Guide to 12 Check-in Spots

🍃 If you can't go to Xinjiang, come to Zoige! Zoige in summer is incredibly beautiful, no wonder it was rated as "China's Most Beautiful Wetland" by National Geographic Magazine, and it is also the oasis of the northwestern Sichuan plateau! 🍃 Zoige District Details 7 Towns: Dazasi Town, Tangke Town, Hongxing Town, Xiaman Town, Baxi Town, Axi Town, Tiebu Town. 6 Townships: Maixi Township, Nenwa Township, Zhanwa Township, Jiangzha Township, Qiuji Township, Baozuo Township. 1 Ranch: Baihe Ranch Main Attractions: 1️⃣ Zoige Grassland One of the largest plateau wetlands in China, no entrance fee, free to explore! 2️⃣ Re'er Grassland The second largest grassland in China after Hulunbuir Grassland, the flattest and most extensive wetland grassland in China. 3️⃣ Hongyuan Grassland Hongyuan Grassland is flatter, the grassland that the Red Army walked through - Hongyuan! 4️⃣ Namo Grand Canyon Located within the range of Langmu Temple Sichuan Temple (Gerdeng Temple). The cliffs on both sides of the canyon are towering, and the road is narrow. 5️⃣ Dazasi Temple A Gelug (Yellow Sect) temple that integrates the architectural features of the Han and Tibetan nationalities. 6️⃣ The First Bend of the Yellow River at Jiuqu Located in Tangke Town, Zoige County, it is one of the most spectacular sights on the Yellow River. There is an entrance fee 🎫. 7️⃣ Huahu Lake National Geographic's most beautiful wetland! Like a sapphire embedded in the grassland. There is an entrance fee 🎫. 8️⃣ Jiangzha Hot Spring Located in Jiangzha Township, Zoige County, the hot spring is surrounded by mountains, with more than 50 spring eyes, and the spring water is as clear as a mirror! 9️⃣ Hongyuan Moon Bay On the boundless Hongyuan Grassland, a curved river flows like a crescent moon, forming a beautiful picture. 🔟 Gerdeng Temple Located in Langmu Temple Town, you can admire the physical body of the Fifth Gerdeng Living Buddha up close. 🔟1️⃣ Baihe Ranch About 8 kilometers away from Tangke Town. The Lion Mountain here overlooks the Yellow River, with excellent views and wildflowers all over the mountains. 🔟2️⃣ Langmu Temple The largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Zoige, and one of the largest Gelug temples in Sichuan Province, you can visit the temple's architecture and art. There is an entrance fee 🎫. 🚗 Transportation: ✈️ Residence - Songpan Jiuhuang Airport 🚘 Self-drive from Chengdu to Zoige Route 1: Central Line Chengdu - Wenchuan - Maoxian - Songpan - Zoige Route 2: West Line Chengdu - Wenchuan - Lixian - Hongyuan - Zoige Route 3: East Line Chengdu - Mianyang - Hongyou - Pingwu - Jiuzhai - Zoige. Travel Tips: 1. The ultraviolet rays on the plateau are very strong, bring a hat, sun umbrella, and sunscreen. 2. The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, essential down jacket, thin jacket, and sports shoes. 3. The weather is unstable, bring rain gear. 4. There are often cattle and sheep on the road, do not honk. 5. Pay attention to local customs and habits.