Sunan Yugur Autonomous County Travel
Sunan Yugur Autonomous County, Zhangye, Gansu - a perfect combination of grotto art and grassland customs. Visit the millennium-old Matisi Temple Grottoes, roam the Qilian Mountain Grassland, and experience the unique Yugur ethnic culture. This 2-day 1-night in-depth tour includes grotto art, grassland scenery, ethnic minority culture, and special food experiences.
2-Day 1-Night In-depth Tour of Sunan Yugur Autonomous County
Explore millennium-old grottoes, gallop across the Qilian grasslands, experience Yugur customs, taste special delicacies, and feel the unique charm of grotto art and ethnic minority culture
Arrive in Sunan, check into the hotel, then head to Matisi Temple to visit this millennium-old grotto art treasure. In the afternoon, tour the Qilian Mountain Grassland and experience the magnificent scenery of grassland pastoral songs.
- Sunan Hotel
- Grassland Yurts
- Homestays near Matisi Temple
- Hand-grasped Mutton
- Butter Tea
- Yak Jerky
- Photography is prohibited inside the grottoes
- Large temperature difference on the grassland, bring warm clothes
- Respect the customs of ethnic minorities
In the morning, visit the Yugur Ethnic Folk Village to experience the unique Yugur ethnic culture. In the afternoon, buy Sunan specialties, taste local food, and end the pleasant trip to Sunan.
- About 30 km from the county seat to Matisi Temple
- You can charter a car or take a tourist line between attractions
- Yak Jerky
- Butter
- Yugur Embroidery
- Qilian Yellow Mushrooms
- Matisi Temple: ¥70
- Qilian Mountain Grassland: Free
- Folk Village: ¥50
Must-Try Foods in Sunan Yugur Autonomous County
Hand-grasped Mutton
A specialty food of Sunan, made from mutton raised on the Qilian Mountain Grassland. The meat is tender and free of muttony smell, and it is the highest courtesy of the Yugur people to receive guests.
Butter Tea
A traditional drink of the Yugur ethnic group, brewed from butter, tea leaves and salt. It is rich in nutrition and an excellent product for keeping out the cold and warming up in plateau areas.
Yak Jerky
A specialty of the Qilian Mountains, made from plateau yak meat. The meat is firm and has a unique flavor, making it an ideal travel snack and souvenir.
- Summer (June-August): The most beautiful season for grasslands, with cool climate
- Autumn (September-October): Clear sky and light clouds, suitable for photography
- Avoid the severe cold period in winter
- Hand-grasped Mutton
- Butter Tea
- Yak Jerky
- Yugur Baozi (Steamed Buns)
- Yogurt
- Tickets: About ¥120
- Accommodation: ¥120-200 per night
- Catering: ¥50-80 per day
- Transportation: About ¥120
- Total: ¥550-850
- What are the most famous attractions in Sunan County? → Matisi Temple and Qilian Mountain Grassland
- Best time to visit Matisi Temple? → June-October
- Opening hours of the Folk Village? → 09:00-17:00
- What are the special souvenirs in Sunan? → Yak Jerky, Yugur Embroidery, Qilian Yellow Mushrooms