01City Guide
Zhagana
扎尕那
All Ages
Admission
CNY 80 main scenic-area ticket; parking and shuttle charges are separate where offered.
Typical Visit
1-2 days
At a Glance
Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
May-Oct for grassland routes, monasteries, wetlands, and mountain walking; weather and road access need extra care in every season
Climate
High-altitude plateau climate with strong UV, large day-night temperature changes, wind, rain or snow that can affect remote roads, and cooler conditions outside towns
Top Attractions
02Built Heritage
Labrang Monastery
拉卜楞寺
All Ages
Admission
CNY 40 standard admission; any concession depends on the ticket policy offered on the day.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours
03City Guide
Ganjia Grassland
甘加草原
Admission
No unified entrance ticket; public road sections are free, while private pasture access and activities are separate on-site arrangements.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours as part of a half-day drive
04City Guide
Ganjia Secret Realm
甘加秘境
Admission
Managed access and internal transport may apply; plan the day around the access arrangement available on arrival.
Typical Visit
6-7 hours for the full multi-stop route
05City Guide
Sangke Grassland
桑科草原
Admission
No unified entrance ticket; public road sections are free, while private pasture access and activities are separate on-site arrangements.
Typical Visit
A half-day scenic drive with flexible stops
06City Guide
Meiren Grassland
美仁草原
Admission
No unified entrance ticket; public road sections are free.
Typical Visit
30-60 minutes as a roadside stop
07Built Heritage
Milarepa Buddhist Pavilion
米拉日巴佛阁
All Ages
Admission
CNY 20 for pavilion entry; the outer grounds are free to view.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours
08City Guide
Fairy Beach
仙女滩
All Ages
Admission
Usually visited under Zhagana scenic-area access; no separate ticket is assumed.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours including the return walk
09Nature Escape
Awancang Wetland
阿万仓湿地
Adults Focused
Admission
No single ticket applies across the wetland; individual viewing facilities may charge locally.
Typical Visit
1-1.5 hours on site; allow half a day with driving
10City Guide
Dayugou Scenic Area
大峪沟景区
Adults Focused
Admission
Admission and sightseeing-shuttle tickets are sold together for most visits; choose the available combination at the ticket office or official booking channel.
Typical Visit
1 full day for both valleys; half a day for Ajiao Valley only
11City Guide
Gahai Lake
尕海湖
Adults Focused
Admission
Entry arrangements vary by the accessible area.
Typical Visit
1.5-2 hours
12City Guide
Guomang Wetland
郭莽湿地
Adults Focused
Admission
No general entry ticket is required for the wetland roadside and boardwalk stop; parking may be charged locally.
Typical Visit
45-90 minutes
13City Guide
Langmusi Scenic Area
郎木寺景区
Adults Focused
Admission
The town has no single admission ticket. Saichi Monastery and Gerdeng Monastery have separate entry and ticket arrangements.
Typical Visit
1 full day for both monasteries and Namo Grand Canyon; half a day for one side only
14Cultural Stop
Nyingma Monastery
宁玛寺
All Ages
Admission
No standard admission fee is published; follow the on-site access arrangement.
Typical Visit
45-90 minutes
15City Guide
Yeliguan Scenic Area
冶力关风景区
All Ages
Admission
Admission is sold separately for individual zones; choose the lake, gorge, and transport combination that fits your route.
Typical Visit
1 full day for Tianchi Yehai and Chibi Valley