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
Quick Facts
Ticket
No unified entrance ticket; public road sections are free.
Hours
No unified operating hours; visit in daylight and use road sections open that day.
Transport
No direct metro. Use self-drive or a private car on the Hezuo-Yeliguan road.
Duration
30-60 minutes as a roadside stop
Best Time
Summer and early autumn, in stable daylight weather
Visitors
Self-drive or private-car visitors
How to Visit
1
Add Meiren Grassland to a self-drive or private-car journey between Hezuo and Yeliguan.
It is a scenic stop along the Hezuo-Yeliguan road, best combined with towns at either end or the next section of your drive. Do not plan it as a single park with a gate, ticket desk, and fixed visitor route.
Tip:Even if public transport uses parts of the road, it may not stop at viewing areas. A car gives you the flexibility to stop safely for weather and light.
2
Observe the rolling grass mounds from the main road, treating the viewpoint and prayer-flag road section as separate stops.
If an open, safely accessible viewpoint is available, get out and use the boardwalk for a wider view of the grass mounds. The prayer-flag road section is a separate roadside stop and is not necessarily next to the viewpoint.
Tip:Do not stop, reverse, or linger in the traffic lane for photos of the prayer flags. Wind and moving vehicles can quickly reduce visibility and safety.
3
Allow 30-60 minutes, then continue with the next road section.
Choose clear weather or higher cloud for photographing the texture of the grass mounds. If rain, snow, strong wind, or muddy ground develops, reduce walking and remain on paved roads.
Tip:The grass-mound ecosystem is fragile. Use existing boardwalks or well-established public paths, and do not walk over mound tops or drive onto the grass.
Highlights
- Rolling grass mounds give Meiren Grassland a different texture from flatter pastureland.
- The Hezuo-Yeliguan road combines grass mounds, distant mountains, and highland driving scenery in a short stop.
- A viewpoint can help visitors understand the scale and pattern of the mounds from above.
- The prayer-flag road section is a separate cultural stop that should be approached with respect and road safety in mind.
Insider Tips
✦This is best as a short stop before continuing your drive; do not force it into a long hike or treat it as a closed scenic park.
✦Prayer flags are religious objects. Do not step on, pull, or move them, and ask permission before photographing people nearby.
✦Strong wind, UV exposure, and rapid temperature drops are common. Bring a windproof layer, hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
✦Do not drive off paved roads onto the grass. Freeze-thaw ground, wet soil, and hidden dips can leave a vehicle stuck.
✦Use toilets and buy supplies in town first; dependable facilities should not be assumed along the Meiren Grassland road.
More Gannan 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
06Built 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