Lanzhou - Liujiaxia - Milarepa Pavilion - Hezuo - Zhagana

The following is a travel guide for "Lanzhou - Liujiaxia - Milarepa Pavilion - Hezuo - Zhagana":

Itinerary

- Lanzhou - Liujiaxia: Approximately 70 kilometers away, a 1.5-hour drive. You can drive along the Lanyong Highway, or take a bus to Yongjing County from Lanzhou West Bus Station, and then transfer to a bus or taxi to Liujiaxia.

- Liujiaxia - Milarepa Pavilion: Approximately 160 kilometers away, a 3-hour drive. Starting from Liujiaxia, take the corresponding highway to the Milarepa Pavilion in Hezuo City.

- Milarepa Pavilion - Hezuo: The two are close to each other. After visiting the Milarepa Pavilion in Hezuo City, you can go directly to the urban area of Hezuo for accommodation.

- Hezuo - Zhagana: Approximately 180 kilometers away, a 5-hour drive under normal traffic conditions, passing through Locke's Road. If the road is closed, take the highway instead.

Attraction introduction

- Liujiaxia: There is the Liujiaxia Hydropower Station, which is China's first megawatt-level hydropower station; there is also the Huangtao confluence scenic spot, where you can see the spectacle of the Yellow River and the Tao River converging in a "Y" shape; the Bingling Temple Grottoes are also located here, which is one of China's famous grottoes and is known as the "Encyclopedia of Chinese Grottoes."

- Milarepa Pavilion: Built to commemorate Milarepa, it is a representative temple of the Kagyu school (White Sect) of Tibetan Buddhism in the Amdo Tibetan area. The pavilion has 9 floors, and each floor is a separate Buddhist hall, with different main deities enshrined, and many murals, Thangkas, and statues.

- Zhagana: Surrounded by mountains, there are four Tibetan villages, as well as canyons, highland barley fields, temples and other landscapes. You can take a light hike on the Fairy Beach meadow and enjoy the tranquil and beautiful sacred village.

Accommodation arrangement

- Liujiaxia: You can choose hotels or homestays in Yongjing County, with different grades to choose from.

- Hezuo: There are Nuosang Intercontinental Hotel, Yihe Hotel, etc., with good facilities and conditions to meet different needs.

- Zhagana: Mainly Tibetan-style homestays, such as Zhagana Moye Homestay, etc., you can experience local characteristics, but the accommodation conditions are relatively limited.

Precautions

- Respect customs: Most of the areas along the way are inhabited by ethnic minorities. You must respect local beliefs and customs. Take off your hat before entering the main hall of the temple. Do not make noise or point at the Buddha statues. Photography is generally prohibited in the hall.

- Altitude sickness: The altitude of Hezuo, Zhagana and other places is about 3,000 meters. Prepare anti-altitude sickness medicines in advance, and avoid strenuous exercise when you first arrive on the plateau.

- Road condition information: Locke's Road is a relatively primitive unpaved road. It may not be passable in the event of natural disasters or government control. You need to understand the road conditions in advance.