Hezuo City Travel
Hezuo City, Gannan, Gansu - a pearl of Tibetan culture, a plateau ecological city. Visit the Milarepa Buddha Pavilion to experience Tibetan Buddhist culture, and explore Dangzhou Grassland and Meiren Grassland to enjoy plateau scenery. This 2-day 1-night itinerary combines cultural and natural experiences.
2-Day 1-Night Tibetan Culture & Ecotourism in Hezuo City
Pay homage to Tibetan Buddhist sacred sites, stroll through plateau grasslands, experience Tibetan customs, and taste Gannan cuisine
Arrive in Hezuo and visit the Milarepa Buddha Pavilion, a sacred site of Tibetan Buddhism. In the afternoon, explore Dangzhou Grassland.
- Hezuo Hotel
- Dangzhou Grassland Tent Hotel
- Urban Tibetan-style Guesthouses
- Hand-Grasped Lamb
- Zanba (Tibetan Barley Flour)
- Butter Tea
- Respect Tibetan customs
- Sun protection and warmth preservation on the plateau
- Grassland environmental protection
In the morning, explore Meiren Grassland and experience plateau scenery. In the afternoon, free time for shopping for special souvenirs, and conclude the pleasant trip to Hezuo.
- About 30 km from urban area to Meiren Grassland
- Recommended to go by chartered car or self-driving
- Milarepa Buddha Pavilion: ¥40
- Dangzhou Grassland: Free
- Meiren Grassland: Free
- Tibetan Buddhist cultural experience
- Horse riding on the grassland
- Tibetan song and dance performances
Must-Try Foods in Hezuo City
Hand-Grasped Lamb
A special delicacy of Gannan, using high-quality plateau lamb with tender meat and original flavor, it is a top-grade dish for Tibetans to entertain guests.
Zanba (Tibetan Barley Flour)
A traditional Tibetan staple food made from highland barley flour, rich in nutrition, and an important part of Tibetans' daily diet.
Butter Tea
A traditional Tibetan drink made from butter and tea, fragrant and delicious, a must-have drink for Tibetans to entertain guests.
- Summer (June-August): The most beautiful season for grasslands
- Autumn (September-October): Pleasant climate
- Winter (November-March): Experience the snow-covered plateau
- Hand-Grasped Lamb
- Zanba (Tibetan Barley Flour)
- Butter Tea
- Yak Jerky
- Tickets: About ¥40
- Accommodation: ¥120-200 per night
- Catering: ¥50-80 per day
- Experience Projects: About ¥60
- Total: ¥500-800
- How long is the history of Milarepa Buddha Pavilion? → Built in the Qing Dynasty with a long history
- What are the characteristics of Dangzhou Grassland? → Vast grasslands with strong Tibetan customs
- What are the characteristics of Meiren Grassland? → Plateau ecological grassland with beautiful scenery
- What are the special souvenirs of Hezuo? → Tibetan incense, Thangka paintings, yak products