01City Guide
Longwu Monastery
隆务寺
All Ages
Admission
CNY 60 adult ticket; student ticket CNY 30.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours
Quick Facts
Ticket
No advance admission ticket is listed; road and area access follow on-site arrangements.
Hours
08:30-17:00.
Transport
No metro. In Zeku County; self-driving, a chartered car, or a prearranged driver is more practical than a short Tongren town transfer.
Duration
A full day, including the drive
Best Time
Summer to early autumn for road-accessible forest and grassland views; adjust plans for weather and road conditions.
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Give Maixiu a full day by car or chartered car
The park is in the Zeku direction and is too far to combine with Tongren's town-centre monasteries, museums, or villages in one half-day.
Tip:Decide whether you are returning the same day or staying overnight before setting out. Do not treat it as a quick park near town.
2
Leave early and use access points that are open that day
Base your route on roads that are passable and areas visitors are allowed to enter, then follow local guidance once you arrive.
Tip:Do not assume there is one main gate, ticket point, or trailhead that works for every route.
3
Stay with forest and grassland views that are reachable by road
Use accessible roads, parking areas, and public viewpoints to see the conifer forests, highland grassland, and mountain setting.
Tip:Do not turn undeveloped land, forestry roads, or pasture into an unmarked hiking route.
4
Pack for high altitude and changing weather
Bring warm layers, sun protection, and water, and leave room to shorten the visit if rain, snow, mud, or cold weather sets in.
Tip:High altitude, strong sun, and large temperature changes make driving and walking more tiring than they may seem.
5
Set up your return or overnight stop before leaving the forest area
Include fuel, food, accommodation, and transport home in the route plan rather than looking for them after arrival.
Tip:Road conditions, weather, and limited services can shorten the day. If time is tight, head back safely instead of driving farther into the mountains.
Highlights
- Highland conifer forest, mountains, and grassland seen from road-accessible areas.
- A distinct nature stop for a self-drive or chartered-car itinerary.
- A strong contrast with Tongren's Regong cultural sites in town.
- A chance to see how highland forest and pastoral landscapes meet.
Insider Tips
✦A national forest park here is not the same as a city park with marked trails, regular shuttles, and services everywhere.
✦Adjust the route to the day's road and weather conditions; shorten the visit in rain, snow, or mud.
✦Keep your distance from wildlife and stay on roads or in public visitor areas.
✦Bring a warm layer even in summer: wind, strong sun, and sudden cooling can all happen on the same day.
✦Without reliable transport and a return plan, keep the visit shorter rather than driving deeper into the mountains late in the day.
More Tongren Attractions
02Cultural Stop
Regong Art Museum (Huangnan Prefecture Nationalities Museum)
黄南藏族自治州民族博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Free entry.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours
03City Guide
Guomari Ancient Fortress
郭麻日古堡
All Ages
Admission
Free entry to public village lanes.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours
04City Guide
Regong Art Homeland
热贡艺术之乡
All Ages
Admission
No single ticket. Museums, monasteries, and villages use their own visitor arrangements.
Typical Visit
Half a day to two days, depending on the number of separate stops.
05City Guide
Wutun Lower Monastery
吾屯下寺
All Ages
Admission
No advance admission ticket is listed; any entry arrangement is handled on site.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours
06Cultural Stop
Qinghai Huangnan Regong Art Academy
青海黄南州热贡艺术学院
All Ages
Admission
Free entry.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours