#Hongyuan - Ruoergai Prairie Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Grasslands
Mountain Climbing
Address:
Near 209 Provincial Highway, Zoige County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
3-5 hour
Phone:
0837-2299555
The Zoige Grassland in summer is a legendary prairie indeed!
Western Sichuan | | Every summer, the vast Zoige Grassland blooms with flowers💐
The green grassland is dotted with wildflowers🌸
It looks like a colorful carpet🌈
Under the clear sky, the Flower Lake🌳
Who understands? It's legendary, right ❓❗
From mid-May each year, various colors of wildflowers on the grassland begin to bloom, and the flowering period lasts until August, with the most flourishing blooms in June⃣ and July⃣.
✨Essential attractions:
1⃣ Zoige Flower Lake
One of China's beautiful wetlands, from June to September, the lake is lush with various plants, and there are leisurely wild ducks swimming on the lake surface, while the lakeside aquatic grass sways in the wind
2⃣ The First Bend of the Yellow River
A true portrayal of 'the sunset and solitary birds flying together, and the autumn water sharing the same color as the sky', where you can witness unique and magnificent natural landscapes, and the sunset is super beautiful!
3⃣ Moon Lake
A lesser-known secret spot in Western Sichuan, personally, I think it's the ceiling of hiking! The air is fresh, cattle and horses are in herds, trees are lush, and the water flows gently, it's really comfortable! Take the chance to visit now before it's developed, while there are few people, everyone must seize the opportunity to go once!
🍜Specialty food
1⃣ Yak meat hot pot: A local specialty, tender meat, generous portions, you can eat very well for 200
2⃣ Tibetan-style hot pot: It has 2 layers, the top is the hot pot, and the bottom is vegetables. It's quite cold at night in the Aba area, so having a Tibetan-style hot pot is very warm and comfortable!
🚗Route recommendations
Day 1: Chengdu—The First Bend of the Yellow River Scenic Area—Tangke
Day 2: Tangke—Zoige Flower Lake—Jiuzhaigou
Day 3: Jiuzhaigou one-day tour—Goukou
Day 4: Goukou—Huanglong—Chengdu
💡6 Tips:
1⃣ The most beautiful time to visit Zoige is from June to August! It's important to check the weather forecast in advance
2⃣ The wind at Flower Lake is strong, so be prepared to keep warm! The UV index is also high, apply more sunscreen!
3⃣ Don't stay up late, maintain your physical strength to enjoy the beautiful scenery
4⃣ Drones are not allowed for photography at Flower Lake! Protecting birds is everyone's responsibility
5⃣ The average altitude of Zoige is 3600 meters, those who are not in good physical condition should prepare for altitude sickness💊
6⃣ There are no shops in the scenic area, so prepare enough water and snacks
DERRICK CHANDLER
Say goodbye to the crowds this May Day
May Day travel without wanting to be packed like sardines, here are 6 super niche travel destinations! Say goodbye to the crowds. Say goodbye to the anxiety of waiting to take photos, and say goodbye to bad experiences! This time, let's explore those niche but absolutely stunning travel spots together! Hehe🤤🤤🤤
① Alxa Left Banner, Inner Mongolia🤌🏻 Have you ever heard of 'Desert Stars and Milky Way Sunset'? Come to the Tengger Desert, lie on the soft dunes, gaze up at the starry sky, and feel the grandeur and tranquility between heaven and earth. This place is definitely worth a visit in your lifetime!✈️
❗Location: Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
② Ruoergai Grassland, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture👋🏻 This place is even more beautiful than the grasslands of Switzerland! A casual snap here feels like a Windows desktop background! The primitive grassland scenery, the romantic grassland culture, and the beautiful wetland flower lake are waiting for you to explore!
❗Location: Ruoergai County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan
③ Chongzuo, Guangxi🖖🏻 A low-key but stunningly beautiful small city on the China-Vietnam border, Chongzuo has waterfalls, canyons, and karst caves, just like a poetic 'Little Southeast Asia'! Come and feel the charm of this place!
❗Location: Chongzuo City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
④ Yaoli Ancient Town✌🏻️ Strolling on the bluestone streets of the ancient town is like walking into a long scroll of history. Here, you can enjoy a lazy afternoon, daydream in tranquility, and feel the rare peace and comfort.
❗Location: Fuliang County, Jiangxi Province
⑤ Lu Bird Mountain👐🏻 The azaleas of Lu Bird Mountain are famous! In May, the mountain is covered with red azaleas, wild rhododendrons, and wild wisteria, turning the mountaintop into a sea of red, a sight too beautiful to absorb all at once!
❗Location: Luniu Town, Yuhang District, Hangzhou City
⑥ Rongcheng🤛🏻 This beautiful coastal city has blue skies, vast seas, quaint fishing villages, and lush green mountains. Here, you can fully enjoy the gifts of nature and feel the grandeur and tenderness of the ocean.
❗Location: Rongcheng City, Shandong Province
Bella.Ross@64
To see the grasslands of Western Sichuan, just head to Zoige
The layers of mountain ranges and the endless vast grasslands 🥰
Every frame is a beautiful scene
Blue sky, white clouds, grasslands, sheep 🐑
It truly embodies the saying 'The wind blows low across the grass to reveal the cattle and sheep'
day1: Chengdu—Miyaluo—First Bend of the Yellow River in Hongyuan
day2: Hongyuan—Zoige Flower Lake
day3: Zoige—Heitai Hot Springs—Chengdu
🌳First Bend of the Yellow River
The sunset in the evening is very romantic, walking along the wooden plank road all the way to the Yellow River, the sunset on the horizon and the grassland together look like a fairy tale. There are also chubby groundhogs
🌳Zoige Flower Lake
The seagulls in the scenic area are really super beautiful, the endless vast grassland, walking on the plank road to the front is the Flower Lake Wetland Ecological Area, taking photos is really very photogenic!
If you come to Zoige and want to see flowers, you can navigate to the E'meitang Flower Sea, where there is a large expanse of flowers.
🌳Heitai Hot Springs
This place is considered an internet-famous check-in spot, with vast grasslands outside the scenic area, where you can ride horses and shoot arrows, and inside the scenic area are natural open-air hot springs, and you can also camp. It's very open here, and you're basically undisturbed.
🚗Travel tips
1. Zoige is very far away, it is not recommended to take a passenger bus there, self-driving is much more convenient.
2. The sunset on the grassland is around 8 pm, the wind is very strong on the mountain top, and it is also particularly cold on the grassland at night, so make sure to keep warm in advance.
3. Even in summer, you should bring a thick coat, it's very cold in the morning and evening, if you're afraid of the cold you can even wear a down jacket.
The Wandering Foodie s Adventures
Enjoy a romantic and relaxing trip with your girlfriend—winter in Zoige
💖Can you GET the beauty of the snowy grassland?|||💖Family! Who can understand! The Zoige Grassland in winter is so beautiful!
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❄Zoige Grassland, an endless snowfield, is as pure as a fairyland in winter. Snowflakes cover the earth, and ice crystals sparkle under the sunlight, each spot is like a piece of art meticulously carved by nature.
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🏞Traverse this silver-clad land, feeling the cold and freshness of winter. Yaks and Tibetan antelopes wander in the snow, as if they are part of nature's harmonious symphony. In the distance, the snow-capped mountains become even more magnificent under the setting sun, inspiring awe.
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✨And the Bipenggou in winter is unbelievably beautiful.
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⛄Dressed in silver, it's like a fairyland on earth. Walking on the snow-covered path, feeling the tranquility and purity of winter. In the distance, the snow mountains shine brightly under the sunlight, breathtakingly beautiful.
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🏔Gazing at the frozen lakes, it's as if time stands still, with only me and this beautiful scenery coexisting. The sunlight filters through the branches, casting mottled shadows on the snow. In the cold wind, every breath feels fresh.
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🌄I close my eyes, listening to the sounds of nature, as if I can feel the pulse of this land.
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💁♀This journey also includes a mysterious trip to the Qiang villages, experiencing the unique charm of exotic customs.
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🚗Itinerary:
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DAY1: Chengdu—Half-day tour of Bipenggou—Stay in Bipenggou
DAY2: Bipenggou—Hongyuan—Zoige Grassland—Stay in Zoige County
DAY3: Zoige—Chuanzhusi—Mao County Qiang Village—Chengdu
atticus_valerian_hawthorne
The best way to solve anxiety is to go to Western Sichuan
📍Address: Ruoergai Grassland
☀️Ruoergai Temperature
During the day, if it's sunny, you can even wear short sleeves and skirts, as it's particularly sunny. At night, the temperature drops sharply, and it gets cold as soon as the wind blows, so you need to wear a down jacket or a windbreaker.
⚠️Things to bring for the trip
ID card, umbrella, disposable toiletries, sunscreen, sun hat, and power bank are all essentials. Bring other items according to your own needs.
👁🗨About Ruoergai
In fact, there are not many attractions in Ruoergai, but the charged scenic spots have always been controversial, especially Huahu (Flower Lake). This still depends on the individual. The scenery along the way in Ruoergai is not much different from that of the scenic spots, and there are many places to ride horses by the roadside, which also offer a great experience.
⛺️You can camp on any open ground by the roadside, most of which are free, with great views. Just look up to see the blue sky and white clouds, and look around to see the ground full of black yaks. It's very nice for both taking photos and playing.
🏠Accommodation:
You can stay in Hongyuan or Ruoergai, depending on your travel plan for the day. There are many hotels, but remember to book in advance. If it's not the peak season, you can negotiate the price directly with the hotel owner upon arrival. Off-season prices are generally cheaper than online.
🚾Toilets along the way are mostly dry toilets and charge a fee. It's recommended to bring some change, because during holidays like the Dragon Boat Festival, there will definitely be a lot of people, and the network may sometimes be congested.
ElizabethHolmes51
The Zoige Grassland is a scene straight out of a Windows desktop with just a casual snap
After arriving here, one feels a sense of openness and relief, as if the vast grasslands have the power to heal all worldly troubles🌸🌿. There are also the white Mongolian yurts🏕️~herds of cattle and sheep scattered across the hills🐮🐏, the blue sky🌈, pristine clouds☁️, and the endless green expanse of nature's grasslands🌱
📍Detailed address: The Zoige Grassland is located in Zoige County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan
🌱Average altitude: About 3500 meters
✅The best time to visit is during June, July, and August🈷️. The grass is fully green, the temperature is comfortable, and it's a perfect retreat from the summer heat!
📝Note tips:
Be sure to prepare a down jacket when visiting, as the temperature difference between day and night can be significant. The altitude is manageable, and there is no risk of altitude sickness.
lumina_5568
The circle of friends is going crazy, if not going to Xinjiang, it's Zoige in western Sichuan
Now is the most beautiful time in western Sichuan,
Zoige is like poetry, like painting,
It's truly breathtaking, family, hurry up and go!
Zoige Grassland
The origin of the name—In Tibetan, the place where yaks like to stay
is called 'Ruo Ga', which is transliterated into Chinese characters as Zoige.
It is the world's largest 'highland solid water reservoir'
Zoige peat swamp wetland,
also a habitat for many rare bird species.
Rated by 'National Geographic Magazine' as 'China's most beautiful wetland'.
🍀Must-visit attractions
✔Flower Lake
📍Beside National Highway 213 in Zoige County
Blue sky and white clouds, water merges with the sky,
The flowers on the grassland are blooming just right,
Various seagulls in the sky, little ducks and cold-water fish in the water,
Especially pure, simply indescribably beautiful...
✔The First Bend of the Yellow River
📍Tangke Town, Zoige County
Missed the sunset I've been longing for, but there's still the sunrise!
Climb up to the viewing platform of the First Bend of the Yellow River,
The scenery is unobstructed, and in the morning sunlight, there are pilgrims making their rounds,
Very impressive!
✔Moon Bay
📍Within the territory of Hongyuan County, Aba
Because I was rushing to see the sunset at the First Bend of the Yellow River (and didn't make it),
And feeling that the two sceneries are similar, we didn't go.
✨Tibetan Specialties
①Yak Hotpot
Went to a super popular yak meat soup pot restaurant in Tangke Town,
Authentic yak meat and offal,
With wild mushrooms from the grasslands, intoxicatingly delicious...
②Stargazing on the Grassland
If you're not afraid of the cold, you can stay in a tent on the grassland,
Sit around the campfire and watch the stars, romantic💯
③A treasure for walking with children, you can ride horses, shoot arrows, feed marmots,
Children really like it
📍Location: A town shared by Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and Zoige County
🎈Navigation: Directly navigate to Zoige
🚘Self-driving: All are asphalt roads, the whole journey is 500 kilometers, about 8 hours to arrive
❣️Tips
❶The altitude is quite high, do not run and jump, and do not wash your hair or take a bath on the first day.
❷Many beautiful sights are on the road, if self-driving is best, stop and take photos along the way.
❸The ultraviolet rays are too strong, you must, must do good sun protection, otherwise you will come back a shade darker.
ulric_5668
Miss it and wait another year for the Zoige Prairie
Zoige Flower Lake, as a well-known wetland reserve on the Western Sichuan Plateau, has been familiar to the ears for many years, but entering it is still moving, and the steps of progress are still worth pausing for.
The Flower Lake is located beside the National Highway 213 between Sichuan's Zoige and Gansu's Langmusi, and it is a natural lake on the Ruoergai grassland. The Ruoergai grassland is the second largest grassland in China after the Hulunbuir grassland, with an altitude of 3468 meters. The lake water is a clear blue that is indescribable: the clouds lingering between the sky and the water have a magical, enchanting beauty. All of this attracts people to want to cross the plank road and walk straight to the center of the lake, where perhaps, there will be even greater happiness.
Flower Lake is a major habitat for many wild birds, with rare animals such as the Ruddy Shelduck, Greylag Goose, Black-necked Crane, and Swan gliding on the lake. The viewing plank bridge extends into the lake, and walking leisurely to the pavilion above, one can watch the rippling blue waves, listen to the birdsong, and savor the vastness and boundlessness.
ExpeditionEnthusiast
Passing through the Zoige Grassland (4)
The sky is vast, the field is boundless, and the wind blows the grass low to reveal the cattle and sheep. Such scenes are rare, but on the grassland, they can be seen everywhere. As soon as you look up, your eyes are filled with cattle and sheep, as well as those white tents, which add endless vitality and life to the vast grassland.
adeline_everhart_91
Jiuzhaigou-Ruoergai Route
Few people know that there is such a thrilling and picturesque county-level highway from Jiuzhaigou to Ruoergai, commonly known as the 'Jiuzhaigou-Ruoergai Route'. To get from Jiuzhaigou to Ruoergai, you have to cross several mountains, one of which is the Min Mountain, with the highest altitude of over 5,000 meters. This is the source of the Minjiang River, Qingyi River, Dadu River, and Ruoergai River. On this road, you can see the trickling streams in the valley and also the alpine meadows, sea of clouds, and snow-capped mountains. The road is lined with lush grass and water, and yaks are everywhere. A casual shot is a beautiful landscape painting,
Photographed on July 29, 2023. Hongyuan-Ruoergai Prairie
VaeloriaNocturne789]
Great places to hike/drive, the beautiful scenery of the western Sichuan plateau where the founding fathers have walked
Just dizzily wandering around the grassland for a day... Hundreds of kilometers, rushing from Hongyuan Grassland all the way to Ruoergai.
Whether it's hiking or self-driving, stopping and taking photos along the way, choosing here really feels right! Without any photo editing, it's already a clear blue sky, coupled with the endless openness, it's really comfortable😌 The beautiful scenery along the way is all in sight, and it's also the quiet and uninhabited feeling I want! So good!!
S0ph.@ H@rr.s
Ruoergai Grassland in Western Sichuan | The largest high-altitude grassland in the world
A colorful cloud
Falls on the blue lake
There are herds of cattle and sheep
Birds are flying
Like heaven
There
In the silence of the horizon, the sky is brilliant
It's there
The soaring eagle has wide wings
Go galloping
Go laugh out loud
Stand on the top of the mountain
Watch the magnificent Yellow River winding across the sky
Go to see the Flower Lake where birds are circling
Go lie on the thick grass
Staring at the blue dome of the sky without moving
Count how many white clouds have passed
In the distance is a quiet flock of sheep grazing
The breeze brushes the face
Ava Foster
A summer fairyland in western Sichuan, the magnificent journey to the Flower Lake in Ruoergai
Every summer, the Ruoergai grassland blooms with various wildflowers, the grassland is like a colorful carpet, the scattered wildflowers embellish the earth, forming a beautiful picture. This vast grassland seems to have become a fairyland for the gods.
🏕️From mid-May to August, various wildflowers on the grassland bloom one after another, and the change of months makes the flowering period present a colorful style.
🔥Essential scenic spots:
1. Ruoergai Flower Lake: China's beautiful wetland, from June to September, various plants in the lake are lush, wild ducks play in the water by the lake, and the wind blows the water grass swaying.
2. The First Bay of the Nine Bends of the Yellow River: A true portrayal of 'the sunset and the lonely bird fly together, the autumn water shares the long sky', magnificent natural landscape, the sunset is even more beautiful.
3. Moon Lake: A small popular secret place in western Sichuan, a paradise for hiking enthusiasts, fresh air, herds of cattle and horses, lush trees, gurgling water, refreshing.
🍚Special delicacies:
- Yak meat soup pot: local specialty, tender and delicious meat, ample portion.
- Tibetan hot pot: Unique two-layer design, hot pot on the top, vegetables on the bottom, a warm choice for cold nights.
Tips:
- June to August is the most beautiful season in Ruoergai, it is crucial to check the weather forecast in advance.
- The wind is strong in Flower Lake, so it is necessary to keep warm.
- Pay attention to sun protection, the ultraviolet rays are strong in high-altitude areas.
- Maintain a good rest, have enough physical strength to appreciate the beautiful scenery.
- Do not use drones for photography, protect the environment and wildlife.
Remember to like and collect, start your journey to Ruoergai!🌄
Stella.Robinson@79
Depart from Chengdu to Gannan~ The beautiful scenery is on the way
🗓Itinerary:
On the first day of the holiday, depart from Chengdu, the first stop is planned to be Zhagana. Plan to take the Wenma Expressway and then pass through Hongyuan, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, and Zoige, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. Although I have taken this route many times, the scenery along the way has never disappointed.
Set off early in the morning, and get on the Duwen Expressway in an hour. After passing Yingxiu, it rained heavily all the way, and the sky was still very gloomy when I arrived in Hongyuan County. Who knew that after having lunch in Hongyuan County at twelve o'clock, the sky suddenly cleared up. The sky after the heavy rain is especially beautiful. The mood is also as open as this vast grassland.
🌟Recommended classic scenic spots along the way:
Hongyuan—Zoige Prairie First Bend of the Yellow River Hongyuan Moon Bay Emei Pond Flower Sea Scenic Area (I went there in June a few years ago, the flowers were in full bloom, there may not be many flowers this season)
Mr. Floy Thiel DDS
Sharing Sichuan free travel experiences and unmissable Sichuan food guide
Sharing Sichuan free travel experiences💫Unmissable Sichuan food guide🍜
Heard that you are going to Sichuan🎒Here is a super detailed Sichuan travel guide📝Including itinerary, accommodation recommendations, transportation guide and Chengdu food recommendations🍰So thoughtful~This guide is organized by a tech guy, so reliable🎉
🔥Sichuan travel essential checklist🔥
✅ Documents: ID card, student card, various discount cards
✅ Electronic devices: mobile phone, headphones, charger, power bank, selfie stick
✅ Skincare products: sunscreen, makeup remover, face cream, facial cleanser, makeup remover cotton
✅ Moisturizing products: lip balm, moisturizer, body lotion, etc.
✅ Others: sunglasses, umbrella, sun-protective clothing, etc.
Sichuan Transportation Guide
It's very convenient to get to Sichuan (recommended first stop from all over the country.
1⃣ Airport:
📍Shuangliu Airport→14 kilometers away from Chengdu city center, you can choose transportation🚇subway/🚗taxi (about 60 yuan)/🚌airport bus (every 15 minutes to Minshan Hotel on Renmin South Road)
📍Tianfu Airport→50 kilometers away from Chengdu city center, you can choose transportation🚇subway/🚖taxi (about 200 yuan)/🚌airport bus to Chengdu East Station (35 yuan)
2⃣ Train station: Chengdu mainly has four train stations, including Chengdu East Station, Chengdu South Station, Chengdu West Station, Chengdu North Station
💟 Tips: Generally, high-speed trains🚅 and motor trains arrive at the East Station, and trains arrive at the North Station
📍 It's best to choose Chengdu East Station directly, which is close to the city center and the subway line 2 goes directly to the bustling area
3⃣ Scenic spot transportation: To go to Jiuzhaigou, Emei Mountain, Leshan, Siguniang Mountain, Ruoergai Prairie, etc., you need to take a car, and some need to transfer.
Huanglong, Daocheng Yading has an airport, but there may be altitude sickness, and you need to take a taxi after arrival, because the airport is a distance from the scenic spot.
Western Sichuan Food Recommendations😋
👉🏻 1. Yak meat hot pot: Soft large pieces of yak meat, paired with the restaurant's homemade dipping sauce, simply amazing!
👉🏻 2. Veteran barbecue: Mainly Tibetan barbecue, full of fragrance, excellent taste.
👉🏻 3. Beef quilt: The quilt is paired with beef, dipped in homemade chili sauce, and the appetite increases with one bite.
👉🏻 4. Tibetan special snacks: Tibetan coriander, bacon, yak meat, etc., can definitely satisfy your taste buds.
👉🏻 5. Butter Zanba: Western Sichuan specialty food, handmade, very filling.
👉🏻 6. Tibetan soil hot pot: The broth boiled for several hours with yak bones, rich in taste.
👉🏻 7. Beef and mutton Paomo: The eating method is exquisite, the taste is traditional and unique.
NOAH VARGAS
The poetic and picturesque Ruoergai on the horizon
🍁 The origin of the name of the Ruoergai Grassland—In Tibetan, the place where yaks like is called 'Ruoergai'. From the range of the Ruoergai Grassland, you can see black spots on the golden grassland, large areas, those are yaks eating grass, this is really a paradise for yaks. 🍁 Ruoergai Grassland is a typical hilly plateau, with attractions such as Flower Lake, Re'erba Grassland, Songpan Grassland, Hongyuan Grassland, and the First Bay of the Yellow River. The Ruoergai Grassland is connected to the distant snow-capped mountains, and along the way, you really feel the beauty of our great motherland! 🍁 Driving on the road in Gannan, you don't need to go to the scenic area, the scenery is everywhere, the beautiful scenery in the camera is not one-tenth of what you see with your eyes! If you haven't been to Ruoergai, believe me, you must go once, the poetic and picturesque Ruoergai, even the place name sounds good!