Zhuoni County Travel
Zhuoni County, Gannan, Gansu – a secret land of Tibetan culture and a paradise for eco-tourism. Explore Dayugou National Forest Park, pay homage to the ancient Tibetan Buddhist temple of Chanding Monastery, and discover the original ecological canyon of Kache Gou. The 2-day 1-night itinerary combines natural and cultural experiences.
2-Day 1-Night Tibetan Secret Tour in Zhuoni County
Explore national forest park, pay homage to ancient Buddhist temple, stroll through original ecological canyon, experience pure Tibetan culture
Arrive in Zhuoni and explore Dayugou National Forest Park. Visit the Tibetan Buddhist sacred site of Chanding Monastery in the afternoon.
- Zhuoni County Town Hotels
- Dayugou Tibetan-style Homestays
- Inns around Chanding Monastery
- Tibetan Bao (Tibetan Dumplings)
- Yogurt
- Zanba Porridge
- Respect religious customs
- Sun protection and warmth preservation on plateau
- Protect the ecological environment
Explore the original ecological canyon of Kache Gou in the morning and experience pure Tibetan scenery. Free time in the afternoon to buy special souvenirs and end the trip.
- About 35 km from county town to Kache Gou
- It is recommended to go by chartered car
- Dayugou: ¥70
- Chanding Monastery: ¥30
- Kache Gou: Free
- Tibetan Buddhist culture experience
- Canyon hiking
- Tibetan home visit
Must-Try Foods in Zhuoni County
Tibetan Bao (Tibetan Dumplings)
Characteristic pasta of Zhuoni, with crispy outer skin and filling mostly of yak meat or mutton, a traditional food for Tibetan people to entertain guests.
Yogurt
Characteristic plateau dairy product, fermented from yak milk, with a mellow taste and rich nutrition, an excellent product to supplement energy.
Butter Tea
Daily drink of Tibetans, boiled with butter, tea leaves and salt, fragrant and delicious, can relieve altitude discomfort.
- May-October: Pleasant climate and best scenery
- July-August: Summer resort
- September-October: Charming autumn scenery
- Tibetan Bao
- Yogurt
- Butter Tea
- Dried Yak Meat
- Tickets: About ¥100
- Accommodation: ¥180-300/night
- Catering: ¥70-120/day
- Transportation: ¥100-150
- Total: ¥600-900
- What are the characteristics of Dayugou? → National forest park, known as the 'Jiuzhaigou of Tibet'
- How long is the history of Chanding Monastery? → Founded in the Yuan Dynasty, over 700 years old
- What activities are suitable for Kache Gou? → Hiking, photography, natural exploration
- How to deal with altitude sickness? → Avoid strenuous exercise, drink more butter tea