01City Guide
Bipenggou
毕棚沟
All Ages
Admission
CNY 140 adult ticket including scenic transport bus. Optional electric-cart sections are separate.
Typical Visit
5-7 hours
Quick Facts
Ticket
Free to view the open grassland from roads and town edges. The small fenced grassland area charges CNY 35; Balangshengdu charges CNY 30.
Hours
Open grassland area with no single unified gate schedule. Use daylight and avoid unlit pasture roads after dark.
Transport
No metro. Use a self-drive car, hired driver, or local transfer; public transport between Western Sichuan stops is limited.
Duration
30 minutes-2 hours
Best Time
Jun-Aug for green grass; Oct for clearer snow-mountain views
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Decide whether the paid enclosure is worth it
The paid section is small and often feels less valuable than the wider road and village views around Tagong.
Tip:Do not feel obligated to enter just because it is marked as a scenic spot.
2
Use nearby viewpoints for Yala Snow Mountain
Gunong Village, Balangshengdu, and roads around Tagong often give wider views of grassland and Yala Snow Mountain.
Tip:If clouds hide Yala Snow Mountain, moving to another nearby viewpoint usually will not fix the view.
3
Handle riding and photos clearly
If you ride a horse or use photo props, agree on price, route, and duration before starting. Keep cash ready for small local fees.
Tip:This is a high-altitude area, so do not run for photos.
Highlights
- Wide grassland scenery around Tagong town
- Yala Snow Mountain views when skies are clear
- Easy pairing with Tagong Monastery and Gunong Village
- Better as a road-trip stop than as a paid scenic-area visit
Insider Tips
✦Skip the paid grassland enclosure if you only have 20 minutes and clear free viewpoints nearby.
✦Carry windproof clothing; the grassland can be cold even in summer.
✦Do not feed animals or approach herds without permission.
✦Use a local driver if you plan sunset at Balangshengdu.
✦Tagong is around 3,700 m, so keep activity light on arrival.
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02City Guide
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Admission
No unified scenic-area admission. Budget for local costs: motorcycle transfer to Hulu Lake can be CNY 200 one way; simple village lodging with meals can be CNY 80-100 per person.
Typical Visit
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Admission
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Admission
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Typical Visit
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06City Guide
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Admission
CNY 90 admission, CNY 70 round-trip scenic bus, and CNY 135 round-trip cableway.
Typical Visit
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