Xiahe County Travel
Xiahe County, Gannan, Gansu - the cultural center of Tibetan Buddhism and a pearl of the plateau grasslands. Pilgrimage to the Tibetan Buddhism holy land of Labrang Monastery, stroll through Sangke Grassland to experience pastoral life, and visit the plateau secret of Darzong Lake. The 2-day 1-night itinerary combines religious culture and natural scenery.
2-Day 1-Night In-depth Tibetan Culture Tour in Xiahe County
Pay homage to Buddhist holy lands, stroll through grassland pastoral areas, explore plateau sacred lakes, and experience authentic Tibetan culture
Arrive in Xiahe and visit the Tibetan Buddhism holy land of Labrang Monastery. In the afternoon, explore Sangke Grassland to experience pastoral life.
- Tibetan-style Inns around Labrang Monastery
- Hotels in Xiahe County Town
- Grassland Tent Hotels
- Tibetan Hot Pot
- Yogurt
- Zanba (Roasted Highland Barley Flour)
- Respect religious customs
- Turn prayer wheels clockwise
- Protect grassland environment
Visit the plateau secret of Darzong Lake in the morning. Free time in the afternoon to buy special souvenirs and end the trip.
- About 30 km from county town to Darzong Lake
- It is recommended to go by chartered car
- Labrang Monastery: ¥40
- Sangke Grassland: Free
- Darzong Lake: ¥30
- Tibetan Buddhism Culture Experience
- Horse Riding on Grassland
- Blessing at Sacred Lake
Must-Try Foods in Xiahe County
Tibetan Hot Pot
A specialty food of Xiahe, cooked in a copper pot with ingredients including yak meat, wild mushrooms and local vegetables. The soup base is delicious and it is an excellent product to keep out the cold on the plateau.
Yogurt
A plateau specialty dairy product, naturally fermented with yak milk, with a mellow taste, can be eaten with white sugar or honey.
Butter Tea
A daily drink of Tibetans, boiled with butter, tea leaves and salt, fragrant and delicious, can relieve altitude sickness.
- May-October: Pleasant climate and best scenery
- July-August: Most beautiful season for grasslands
- First month of the Tibetan calendar: Rich religious festival activities
- Tibetan Hot Pot
- Yogurt
- Butter Tea
- Hand Grabbed Mutton
- Tickets: About ¥70
- Accommodation: ¥200-350/night
- Catering: ¥80-120/day
- Experience Projects: ¥100-150
- Total: ¥600-900
- What are the characteristics of Labrang Monastery? → World Tibetan Academic Center with the longest prayer wheel corridor
- Best season to visit Sangke Grassland? → July-August when wild flowers are in full bloom
- Why is Darzong Lake called Sacred Lake? → Revered as a sacred lake by local Tibetans
- How to deal with altitude sickness? → Avoid strenuous exercise and drink more butter tea