Red Grassland · Ecological Hongyuan

Aba Prefecture Hongyuan County — the great grassland crossed by the Red Army on the Long March and an important water conservation area for the Yellow River. A 2-day-1-night itinerary admiring the grassland beauty of Moon Bay, exploring the Riganqiao Wetland, and pilgrimage to the Waqie Stupa Forest, experiencing the magnificent natural scenery and profound Red culture of Hongyuan County.

Moon Bay

Grassland Pearl

Riganqiao

Wetland Secret Realm

Waqie Stupa Forest

Religious Holy Land

Ermotang

Sea of Flowers

Moon Bay Grassland Scenery, Hongyuan County

The magnificent landscape of the river winding through the grassland at Moon Bay in Hongyuan County

Hongyuan County 2-Day-1-Night Grassland and Wetland Journey

Grassland scenery + wetland ecology + Long March culture, experience the diverse charm of Hongyuan

                    
Duration
2 Days 1 Night

                    
Main Destinations
Moon Bay, Riganqiao Wetland, Waqie Stupa Forest, Ermotang Flower Sea

                    
Suitable For
Nature lovers, photography enthusiasts, cultural explorers, ecology researchers

                    
Per Capita Budget
¥550-¥850

Grassland Scenery Journey

Moon Bay Sightseeing & Wetland Exploration

Itinerary Highlights

Full-day natural ecology experience.

Attraction Arrangements

Moon Bay

The Bai River draws a graceful arc on the Hongyuan Grassland, resembling a crescent moon. The river water is crystal clear, and the grassland is vast and open, making it an excellent location for photography and sightseeing.

Riganqiao Wetland

The marshland traversed by the Red Army on the Long March, now an important plateau wetland ecosystem with lush aquatic plants, serving as a vital habitat for rare birds such as the black-necked crane.

Ermotang Flower Sea

A natural sea of flowers on the plateau. In summer, various wildflowers bloom in profusion, creating a riot of colors like a natural woven carpet — an ideal destination for sightseeing, photography, and romantic outings.

Practical Information

Travel Tips

Take sun protection measures on the grassland
Prepare mosquito repellent for wetland tours
Protect the grassland ecological environment

Accommodation Recommendations

Hongyuan County Center Hotels
Grassland Yurt Experience
Tibetan-style Characteristic Homestays

Cultural Experience Journey

Religious Pilgrimage & Red Memory Quest

Itinerary Highlights

Full-day cultural in-depth experience.

Attraction Arrangements

Waqie Stupa Forest

A Tibetan Buddhist religious holy land consisting of 108 stupas. The forest of prayer flags is continuous and grand in scale, embodying a rich religious and cultural atmosphere.

Red Army Long March Monument

Built to commemorate the Red Army's crossing of the grassland, the inscription records the arduous journey of the Red Army on the Hongyuan Grassland. It serves as an important patriotic education base.

Maiwa Temple

An important Nyingma school monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, featuring magnificent architecture and housing a vast collection of Buddhist cultural relics and scriptures, serving as a significant venue for studying Tibetan Buddhist culture.

Practical Information

Special Experiences

Grassland Horseback Riding
Tibetan Family Visit
Prayer Flag Blessing Activity
Red Culture Learning

Return Journey Suggestions

Purchase grassland specialty products
Taste Tibetan cuisine
Pay attention to altitude sickness
Allow ample time for the return trip

Hongyuan County Must-Try Foods

Hongyuan Yak Beef

Selected from free-range highland yak beef, the meat is tender and delicious, used to make hand-pulled meat, beef jerky, beef hot pot and more — a Hongyuan specialty.

Butter Tea

A traditional Tibetan beverage brewed with yak butter, tea leaves, and salt. Fragrant, smooth, and mellow — an essential drink for hosting guests.

Zanba (Roasted Barley Flour)

A traditional Tibetan staple food made from roasted highland barley ground into flour. It is eaten by mixing with butter tea and kneading into balls — nutritious and easy to carry, a must-have food for plateau living.