Sangke Grassland

After returning from Labrang Monastery to Xiahe County, I passed through the main street and remembered there was a 'Labrang Westland Grand Hotel'—I passed it on the way here, a five-story building with glass walls, looking quite fashionable. In fact, the county is not very large, with a population of less than 90,000. Once out of the county, the car headed west directly to Sangke Grassland, just in time to digest after a meal! This was a planned trip. The Sangke Grassland is only about a dozen kilometers away from Xiahe County. Although I was dozing off, I couldn't bear to miss the beautiful scenery outside the car window. What does 'embracing nature' mean? It starts with your eyes first! Outside the car window is the vast grassland, with the road extending into the distance through the middle of the large meadow. Looking around, the green grass is tinged with yellow, the season of harvest, and also the season for tourists to view the autumn. Some areas are already covered in yellow, the sections of the low slopes where the sunlight is best. The grassland is not flat; the terrain is undulating, mostly gentle slopes, so there is a sense of layering, or rather, a 'curvy' beauty. In the distance are rolling hills, with more mountains behind them, looking very far away, like on the horizon, connected with large clouds, giving an endless visual experience. In the grassland, dots of cattle and sheep are scattered—black dots, white dots, what a great pasture! No wonder people in Gansu like to eat beef noodles; the free-range environment here is good, the cattle must be in a good mood, and certainly robust! In no time, we arrived at a scenic spot in the vast Sangke Grassland, which covers an area of about 70 square kilometers and is said to have several attractions, including a wetland park. The scenic spot we passed through is actually the 'Tashi Grassland Happy Camp'. I hurried off the bus for a stroll. I like this environment, looking into the distance, seeing green, breathing the air with the most natural 'flavor', finding the space with the most sense of freedom. We also enjoyed free treatment. Actually, for the camp, it is more suitable for young people to 'check in'. Here, there are tents set up, wooden pavilions for resting and strolling, and an arched passageway—a tunnel shape, with colorful prayer flags and white hadas hanging all over the metal frame, which can be seen when passing by on the road, very beautiful and dazzling. Especially when the wind is strong that day, the prayer flag fabric is light and thin, all blown in one direction by the wind, neat and uniform. Walking through the arched corridor of prayer flags, I wrapped my head well, the colorful prayer flags around me rustled in the wind, and I couldn't miss the bright colors of the 'time-space tunnel' here, took photos, very beautiful—'Prayer Flag Tunnel'! The prayer flags in blue, white, red, green, and yellow are printed with Buddha's teachings and images, which is the most typical style of the Tibetan area, not for beautifying the environment, but for praying for blessings and disaster relief. Nearby stands a large stone monument over 4 meters high, with the front inscribed 'Sangke Grassland Altitude Three Thousand Meters', and the back: Sangke Grassland is 13 kilometers west of Xiahe County, Gannan State, part of the Dajutan Grassland in Sangke Township, surrounded by mountains, with a wide and flat highland grassland in the middle, famous in the northwest Tibetan area for its excellent pastures and for historically holding grand Tibetan Buddhist religious activities. We strolled in the grass, the dense little grasses not growing tall, but forming an endless green carpet, a vibrant scene that satisfied me. The vastness of the earth, the beauty of the plateau grassland, attracts more and more tourists to come for sightseeing. The main entertainment games set up here include: horse riding and archery. Especially horse riding, young people will basically go to experience it. The horse riding is not about letting the horses run on the grassland; I saw that there is always a horseman leading the horse slowly, with safety as the priority. The private pastures on the hills near the grassland have lush grass and dense colorful wildflowers in summer, quite beautiful. The driver told us that during the summer holidays, there are especially many people coming, and then you can join the crowd to dance the Guozhuang dance; on festival days, it's even more lively! I was thinking, if I lay flat on the grass at night, how many stars there must be in the night sky! The wind was strong that afternoon, the sky cloudy, the clouds thick, and even raindrops drifted by. We didn't stay long and continued on towards Hezuo!

The Sangke Grassland is located in Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and is the legendary place where King Gesar paid homage to the spirits. The clear blue sky and the grassland blooming with flowers are enchanting. The Sangke Grassland serves as a natural pasture for the Tibetan people of Gannan, with lush water and grass. In summer, the grasslands are as green as a carpet, with herds of cattle and sheep under the blue sky and white clouds, presenting a natural pastoral scene. Visitors mainly engage in Tibetan home-stay activities when entering the grassland, such as eating yogurt, hand-grabbed mutton, and tsampa in Tibetan tents, participating in bonfire parties, and dancing the Guozhuang. The horse racing festival here is very famous. On the thirteenth day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, the seven tribes of Sangke gather here for the horse racing festival. At that time, herdsmen from all over gather, and the tents are as numerous as clouds, creating a lively atmosphere. In the Sangke Grassland, wait for a breeze The most beautiful scenery is not at the destination But on the way... The wind will blow across the grassland, across the streams, and over the blooming Gesang flowers; Roam freely on the Sangke Grassland... Listen to the wind's song, and watch the flowers bloom

Where to go for the May Day holiday? A 4-day loop of the off-the-beaten-path sanctuary in Gannan, with vast grasslands, mountains, wetlands, flower lakes, temples, for a pure journey of faith... The Gannan loop starting and ending in Lanzhou revolves around the Yellow River. The Yellow River flows out of Qinghai, and the upstream passes through the entire Gannan region, with lush water and grass, rich species, plateau yaks, Gannan sheep, and the mother river has nurtured this fertile grassland, Sangke Grassland, Gahai Wetland, Zoige Wetland, natural ecological tourism and vacation, with a unique charm... ✅ Itinerary at a glance: D1️⃣ Lanzhou - Hezuo Milarepa Buddha Pavilion - Laojun Road - Zhagana D2️⃣ Zhagana (Fairy Beach) - Xiaoduku - Flower Lake - Langmusi (Gerdie Monastery + Namo Grand Canyon) D3️⃣ Langmusi - Gahai Lake - Sangke Grassland - Labrang Monastery - Xiahe D4️⃣ Xiahe - Gannan Secret Realm - Baifang Thirteen Alleys - Lanzhou (ends around 17:00) ✅ Highlights: ✔️ Milarepa Buddha Pavilion: The original shooting location of 'The Nine-Story Demon Tower', feel the pure faith at the first stop in Gannan ✔️ Laojun Road: Walk from Zagulu to Zhagana, with cliffs on one side and canyons on the other, the scenery is unbeatable, winding and twisting, with viewing platforms along the way that are spectacular ✔️ Zhagana: Stone City, a combination of several original ecological villages, with guesthouses set on the hillside, equivalent to living in nature, no light pollution, and the night sky is super beautiful ✔️ Xiaoduku Road: From Zhagana to Flower Lake, passing through a substitute for the Xinjiang Duku Highway, a lesser-known and hidden country road, combining canyons, grasslands, cliffs, forests, and sika deer ✔️ Zoige Flower Lake: The entire scenic area is built on a large piece of original ecological wetland, with a simple and natural atmosphere, walking along the long wooden plank road, with a wide view, and extremely photogenic ✔️ Namo Grand Canyon: A lesser-known sanctuary, take a light hike here, breathe fresh air, with flowers and greenery against red rock cliffs, naturally formed caves ✔️ Gahai Lake: A naturally formed plateau lake, a habitat for birds, bird watching on the wooden plank road by the lake, reflecting the distant mountains and grasslands ✔️ Sangke Grassland: A vast expanse of grassland, only when you are there do you realize how small you are, occasionally encountering cattle and sheep blocking the road, waiting in the car, and you can also find a horse farm on the grassland to ride horses, go deep into the grassland to feed little groundhogs ✔️ Labrang Monastery: The whole Xiahe is red walls and golden roofs, a pure Buddhist paradise, with the stupa monastery surrounded by mountains ✔️ Gannan Secret Realm: The octagonal ancient city, Baishi Cliff, Baishi Cliff Caves, Gannan Grassland, a unique geology where you can see a variety of landscapes in the same scenic area ✔️ Baifang Thirteen Alleys️: A street with ethnic charm and watchability, with many delicacies but not overly commercialized, retaining a lot of the original residents

💫 Gannan, a place that seems like a fairyland on earth, has been hailed by 'National Geographic' as a must-visit destination. Unlike the vast deserts and Gobi of the northwest, it is a world filled with magical colors, with dense forests shrouded in mist🌳, lush canyons stretching into the distance🍃, as well as mountains, grasslands, villages, cliffs, and morning mist at sunrise🌅, each view is heart-stirring and comforting. ✨ Wander through the secret realm of Zhagana, where professional photographers will capture your most beautiful moments. In the afternoon, enjoy Tibetan tea snacks, immerse yourself in the fragrance of butter tea🧉, relax, watch the debate, participate in the blessing ceremony, and deeply feel the cleansing of culture🙏 🌈 Gourmet ✨ Xiahe beef tendon ✨ Grassland Three Delicacies (yak meat, yak milk, and yak cheese) ✨ Fern and rice ✨ Butter tea ✨ Tibetan hot pot ✨ Highland barley wine ✨ Zanba (zān ba) ✨ Yogurt 🍽️ Hand-grabbed lamb 👔 Dressing The highland climate has a drastic temperature difference between day and night, so it is wise to carry windproof and warm clothing~ Especially when watching the sunrise and sunset and stargazing at night, be sure to take precautions against the cold, as it may not be easy to recover from a cold on the plateau. 🌟 Recommended Attractions 📍 Zhagana: A spectacle of Tibetan residences, famous for its Tibetan architectural wonders and natural stone fortresses, with charming scenery. 📍 Labrang Monastery: Boasts magnificent architectural complexes and a long history and culture, it is a treasure trove for studying Tibetan culture. Trekking through the Namo Grand Canyon, you may encounter small animals. Nearby natural attractions such as the First Bend of the Yellow River are also worth visiting. 📍 Sangke Grassland: A vast highland meadow, with lush green grass and cattle and sheep in the summer. It is also an ideal place to experience Tibetan customs and natural beauty. 📍 Ganjia Secret Realm: A natural scenic area that combines grasslands, snow-capped mountains, lakes, and forests. Here you can admire the spectacular mountains, clear lakes, and rich Tibetan culture. 🚗 Gannan 3-day 2-night itinerary overview: D1 Lanzhou-Ganjia Secret Realm-Labrang Monastery-Xiahe D2 Xiahe-Zhagana-Fairy Beach-Lanzhou 💖💖💖

Since 1987, unique Tibetan tourism projects have been launched here, and cabins for tourists to stay in have been built. They provide tourists with Tibetan meals such as butter tea, tsampa, Tibetan bread, and hand-grabbed mutton. Tourists can also dress in Tibetan costumes, ride on fine horses or yaks, stroll around the prairie, and fully appreciate the folk customs of Tibetan herders.

|Sangke Grassland. I have longed for freedom all my life and from beginning to end Whenever someone asks me about the specifics of freedom I don't know where to start Until I came here - I galloped on a horse on the Sangke Grassland Of course, this is just nonsense Because I have been timid since I was a child due to a lack of security I can only let the Tibetans lead the horse slowly The scenery along the way is as beautiful as a painting It's that kind of healing artwork - Don't worry about trivial matters Forget the noisy car sounds in the city I just want to quietly watch the white clouds drifting Still let the horse slowly stroll - I think At this moment, I am free

🌟Highlight Features: The debating sounds of Labrang Monastery rise with the cooking smoke, the buttery fragrance on the prairie lingers, Langmu Monastery stands alone like a paradise, the towering stone city of Zha Ga Na appears and disappears in the clouds... This is Gannan, with the vastness and desolation we imagine about the "Northwest", but also with the lush water grass nourished by rivers and lakes, the unique Tibetan culture permeates, the prairie, mountains and rivers and the melodious chanting of temples, let various bright and dazzling colors collide here, together forming this desirable "Nine-Color Gannan". 👍Most Recommended: Sangke Prairie ❤Reason for Recommendation: The 70 square kilometers Sangke Prairie is one of the main livestock production areas in Gannan, not only are there herds of cattle and sheep on the vast prairie, from July to September, you can also see tents set up sporadically, preparing local specialty fresh milk tea, hand-grabbed meat and other delicacies for visitors from afar. ✅Must Experience: The fifteenth day of the sixth lunar month is the best sightseeing time for Sangke Prairie. At this time, it is the local traditional festival Xianglang Festival, people dress up to pray for the coming year, and also carry out various folk ceremonies. 🚉Transportation Strategy: You can take a car to there after visiting Labrang Monastery, the journey is about 15 minutes Ticket Price: Open all day for free

A relaxing weekend getaway at the Sangke grassland of Xiahe. Its a good way to rejuvenate and have fun with friends. I recommend staying in this resort during summer time from June to September and immerse in the beauty of nature

Sanko Prairie - encountered the windows desktop wallpaper Sanke Grassland is located in the Sanke Township of Xiahe County, 10 kilometers away from the county, is part of the Dajitan grassland of Sanke Township, the grassland average elevation of 3,000 meters, the grassland area of 70 Square kilometers, the entire grassland is flat, and it is the main animal husbandry base in Gannan Prefecture. When our car was walking through the Sanko Prairie, the scenery outside the window was the same as the screensaver that Windows turned on. In the blue sky, a few naughty clouds drifted from time to time, passing through a stream of creeks and otters, and the flocks of sheep were dotted on the green grassland. When we were lucky, we met a group of sheep crossing the road. Stop, get off, take a series of photos in one go. I have been looking forward to the starry sky of Gannan. I watched all the way during the day. At night, I took less light pollution in the starry sky. Finally, we locked in the observation platform of Sankezi Qiongze Beach. Several yurts and conch sculptures on the top of the mountain became our starry sky. Prospects. The temperature of the Xiahe River in the middle of the night is very low. Waiting for a few hours on the top of the mountain, let our team talk and laugh, its gone. I still remember watching the stars on the top of the mountain without light pollution, the meteor visible to the naked eye. When we arrived at two, we would have a commotion for a while in the distance. After we finished the discussion, we finished the film... and finally boring to the top of the song.

Less than Gannan, I don't know China's big; not Xiahe, I don't know the beauty of Gansu. This is everyone who has been to Xiahe, and all of them are sentimental. In the vast plateau of Gansu, Xiahe is like a piece of jade embedded in yellow satin, which is particularly dazzling. There is no shortage of grass and green grass here, both the vastness of the grasslands and the softness of the streams. There are both blue sky and white clouds, and there are yak and Tibetan sheep active. With a unique original natural appearance, she showed the world a landscape gallery like a three-dimensional scroll. The Sangke grassland is located in Xiahe, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province. It belongs to meadow grassland with an average elevation of over 3,000 meters and a grassland area of 70 square kilometers. It is one of the main animal husbandry bases in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. With a small population and a large population of only 4,000 herders, the grassland is vast and endless. It is an extremely valuable natural tourist attraction. There are two Tibetan tent reception stations, which are used to set up Tibetan bags from July to September every year. They prepare fresh Tibetan tea, clams, Tibetan bags, hand-caught lamb and other Tibetan specialties, and are also prepared for tourists. Horses, yaks, shooting bonfire evenings and other grassland tourist shows. Visitors can enjoy the mysterious and simple Tibetan customs here. There are inhabited Tibetan compatriots who can sing and dance, and still retain a rich and simple folk customs and rich grassland culture. The Sanke Prairie Scenic Area is characterized by its unique natural landscape, long history and culture, and rich ethnic customs.

Different from the Gannan scenery, the temples that are not well-known in the village, and the colorful grasslands are all bright. This was taken on the way to Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. It was a computer desktop. The unique scenery of the Tibetan area is fascinating. There is no such thing as a sea of people. Here, quietly admire, no one is disturbing. There is no worldly dispute in this life, and some are just light and quiet.

The Sanko Prairie, a beautiful name, can reach this plateau grassland by driving a dozen kilometers from Labrang Monastery. Here is the place where the famous hero Gesars smoke is a god of sacrifice and the horse is called the king. The Tibetan language is called the smoke festival.