Zhangjiachuan Hui Autonomous County Travel
Zhangjiachuan, Tianshui, Gansu – the hometown of the Hui ethnic group in Longshang, integrating grassland ecology and Islamic culture. A 2-day 1-night in-depth tour including grassland exploration, ethnic customs experience and religious architecture visit.
2-Day 1-Night Ethnic Ecotour in Zhangjiachuan
Gallop across the grasslands, experience Hui ethnic culture, and visit Islamic architecture
Arrive in Zhangjiachuan County, visit Guanshan Grassland, and experience grassland activities such as horse riding and archery. In the afternoon, visit Xuanhuagang Gongbei to learn about Islamic culture. Stay overnight at Hui Ethnic Customs Park.
- Hui Ethnic Customs Park
- Grassland Yurts
- Halal Hotels in the County Seat
- Hand Grabbed Lamb
- Halal Beef Noodles
- Youxiang (Fried Pancake)
- Covered Bowl Tea
- Large temperature difference on the grassland, bring a coat
- Respect Islamic customs
- Horse riding must be accompanied by professionals
Experience Hui ethnic culture throughout the day, visit the Hui Ethnic Customs Park, enjoy Hua'er (flower) performances, learn Hui ethnic embroidery, and taste halal food. End the trip in the afternoon.
- Chartered car is recommended between scenic spots
- There are regular buses from the county seat to the grassland
- Many curves on some sections of the road
- Guanshan Grassland: ¥60
- Xuanhuagang Gongbei: Free
- Customs Park: ¥30
- Dress appropriately when entering mosques
- Do not randomly take photos of religious activities
- Look for halal signs when buying specialties
Must-Try Foods in Zhangjiachuan Hui Autonomous County
Hand Grabbed Lamb
A traditional Hui ethnic food, using grassland-raised sheep with tender meat and no muttony smell, served with salt and pepper and mashed garlic, reflecting the original grassland style.
Zhangjiachuan Youxiang (Fried Pancake)
A specialty pastry of the Hui ethnic group, baked with sesame oil, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a fragrant smell, it is an essential food for receiving guests and festivals.
Covered Bowl Tea
A traditional tea drink of the Hui ethnic group, brewed with rock sugar, red dates, wolfberry and other eight ingredients with tea leaves, implying "eight treasures", and is the highest etiquette for receiving guests.
- June-September: The most beautiful season for grasslands
- July: Hua'er Festival folk activities
- Eid al-Fitr/Eid al-Adha: Experience religious festivals
- Hand Grabbed Lamb
- Halal Beef Noodles
- Youxiang (Fried Pancake)
- Covered Bowl Tea
- Sanzi (Fried Dough Twists)
- Tickets: About ¥90
- Accommodation: ¥180-350 per night
- Catering: ¥70-120 per day
- Transportation: About ¥120
- Total: ¥550-750
- What is the characteristic culture of Zhangjiachuan? → Hui ethnic group accounts for 70% of the total population
- Best season for Guanshan Grassland? → June-August with lush grass
- Taboos to note? → Halal food taboos, religious etiquette
- Special souvenirs? → Hui ethnic embroidery, handcrafted bronze ware