01City Guide
Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area
卓尔山景区
All Ages
Admission
Jun-Aug: admission and sightseeing shuttle usually cost CNY 60-80 together.
Typical Visit
Allow time for the shuttle and the main boardwalk walk.
Quick Facts
Ticket
Free along public road sections; private pasture access and activities are separate on-site transactions.
Hours
No unified operating hours; road conditions and individual pasture access vary.
Transport
No direct metro. Use self-drive or a private car to reach the road sections that are open that day.
Duration
Flexible roadside stops as part of a driving day
Best Time
Choose daylight hours with passable road conditions
Visitors
Self-drive or private-car visitors
How to Visit
1
Include Qilian Mountain Grassland as short stops on road sections confirmed open that day.
This is an open roadside landscape belt without a single operator, entrance, ticket, or opening hours; choose stopping sections according to your actual driving direction and current road access.
Tip:Do not plan it as a fixed scenic-area route, or assume that every historic road connection is usable.
2
Get out only where parking is safe and permitted.
Make short stops at parking areas, viewpoints, or confirmed safe pull-offs, then walk within the visible area for grassland, snow mountains, and herds.
Tip:Do not park for photos on traffic lanes, bends, or anywhere that obstructs vehicles; cattle and sheep may also approach the road, so keep your distance.
3
Agree the terms before entering private pastureland or joining a horse-riding activity.
Entry to private grassland, horse riding, and other experiences are separate on-site transactions; first confirm whether entry is allowed, the riding duration, route, total price, and whether photography or guiding costs extra.
Tip:There is no unified ticket covering private pastureland and horse riding; starting an activity without confirming total price and duration can lead to payment disputes.
4
Confirm which road sections are passable before departure.
Check the route to each planned stopping section against same-day traffic information. The G227 Biandukou-Ebao section is closed long term, so make stops only on a route confirmed usable for that day.
Tip:Changing road conditions directly determine whether you can reach planned stopping points; do not use the closed Biandukou-Ebao section as a shortcut or return route.
Highlights
- The route offers continuous views of alpine pastureland, herds, and distant mountains.
- Unlike the ticketed, shuttle-based visit at Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area, this is a flexible roadside stop to add only when the relevant road section is open.
- The accessible range and available experiences at each pasture are independently decided by the local herders.
- You can adjust flexibly according to weather, light, road access, and the actual location of herds.
Insider Tips
✦Do not look for a Qilian Mountain Grassland unified ticket; no unified ticketing system exists along the route.
✦No unified opening hours does not mean every pasture is freely accessible; ask permission before crossing fences.
✦Before horse riding, agree the total price, duration, route, and photo arrangements.
✦Keep warm layers, sun protection, and drinking water in the vehicle; walk slowly at altitude.
✦Download offline maps in advance rather than relying on a last-minute search for return routes or fuel stops.
More Qilian Attractions
02City Guide
Binggou Forest Scenic Area
冰沟林海景区
Admission
No unified ticket gate or admission charge.
Typical Visit
About 1 hour for the core walk; 2-3 hours for a fuller visit
03Nature Escape
Qilian Mountains Scenic Area
祁连山风景区
Admission
No unified ticket; individual stops have separate entry, fee, and parking rules.
Typical Visit
Flexible selected stops within a daylight driving day
04Built Heritage
Arou Temple
阿柔大寺
All Ages
Admission
CNY 15 for adults
Typical Visit
30-60 minutes
05Nature Escape
Amidongsuo Scenic Area
阿咪东索景区
Admission
Free entry from May to July 2026; register visitors and the vehicle plate at the east gate and sign the liability waiver.
Typical Visit
Allow time for entry registration, fixed stops, and west-gate exit before closing.
06Historic Walk
Ebao Ancient City Ruins Park
峨堡古城遗址公园
Admission
The ruins park and Ancient City Museum are separate visits; do not assume shared tickets.
Typical Visit
Short daylight stop for the ruins; allow separate time only if visiting the museum.