[2025 Hezuo Hotels] Travel Guide for Yihe Hotel (Updated Jul)

Gannan, known as "Little Tibet," is a pure land that combines magnificent natural landscapes with profound religious culture. Must-visit attractions: Labrang Monastery, one of the six major monasteries of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, featuring a rare ultra-long prayer corridor where you can experience a strong religious atmosphere; Zhagana, a natural stone city where Tibetan villages blend with mountains and waters, like a paradise on earth; Sangke Grassland, where you can try horseback riding, archery, and taste Tibetan delicacies such as hand-pulled mutton and tsampa, while watching the grassland sunset. Accommodation recommendations: For scenic beauty, choose Ganjia Ecological Camping Site in Xiahe or Zhagana Yun Jing Wild Tent Hotel; boutique homestays include Sangqing Camp in Xiahe and Yano·Meirenjuji Homestay in Hezuo; for upscale options, Hezuo Yihe Grand Hotel offers rich Tibetan characteristics. The best time to visit is from June to August, with pleasant climate and lush grasslands. Remember to bring warm clothing, sun protection, and common medicines. Come to Gannan for a spiritual rendezvous.

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.

The setting sun shines on the grassland, and the evening breeze gently blows on the face. My girlfriend and I stroll through this vast land, yearning for a better life. If you have the same dream, then Hezuo Yihe Hotel is definitely an indispensable part of your journey to Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. ✨Tibetan style and elegance, warm and comfortable like home As soon as you enter the lobby of Hezuo Yihe Hotel, you will feel the perfect blend of Tibetan style and modern luxury. The hotel's mountain view rooms and family-themed rooms are not only spacious, but each window is a beautiful landscape painting, making you feel like you are in the middle of nature. Even a short stay will make you feel the warmth and comfort of home. 🌿Four seasons of song, accompanied by delicious food At Hezuo Yihe Hotel, in addition to enjoying a comfortable accommodation environment, you can also taste authentic Northwest and Cantonese cuisine. Every dish is a treat for your taste buds. Whether it's a cup of hot tea in the morning or a gourmet feast at night, your trip will be filled with wonderful memories. 🚗Convenient transportation, unlimited travel The hotel is located at the intersection of Dangzhou Street and Lazikou Road, with convenient transportation, making it an ideal starting point for exploring the beauty of Gannan. From the hotel, you can easily reach the Milarepa Buddha Pavilion, Gannan Grand Theater and other landmark buildings, or take the 312 National Highway to Xiahe Labrang Monastery, Lotus Mountain National Forest Park and other natural wonders. Every trip is a close encounter with nature. 🌸Surrounding attractions, every step is a scene Hezuo Yihe Hotel is surrounded by rich cultural attractions and breathtaking natural scenery. You can visit the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Museum to learn about the history and culture of this land, or go to Dangzhou Grassland to experience the vastness and tranquility of the grassland. Every corner may bring you a different surprise. I hope this guide will help you plan your trip to Gannan and make your journey more colorful. Choose Hezuo Yihe Hotel and start an unforgettable journey!

[Tibetan Paradise on the Prairie] As soon as you step into the Hezuo Yiheda Hotel, it's like stepping into another world. When you wake up in the morning and open the curtains, the green prairie seems to flow directly into the room. How comfortable is that? It's like living in the embrace of nature, with the prairie as your backyard. The bells of the Milarepa Buddha Pavilion can be faintly heard, and your soul is instantly cleansed. [Tibetan Luxury, an Extension of Home] The rooms are so big you could dance a Tibetan dance in them. The smallest is 45 square meters. The floor-to-ceiling windows in the panoramic rooms make the outside scenery a natural mural in your room. The Tibetan-style decorations are exquisite, and every detail is exquisite. TOTO's sanitary ware, refrigerator, safe... everything is available, and the high-end feeling is self-evident. It doesn't feel like staying in a hotel, it feels more like moving into a super well-decorated new home, warm and stylish. [Parent-child Time, Full of Laughter] Don't be afraid to bring your baby, the parent-child themed rooms here are simply a paradise for children. The little ones can feel the fun of the prairie in the room, and the cattle and sheep outside the window become their best friends. Parent-child interaction time, laughter fills the entire space, this warm picture, has it already moved you?

Life advice: you must do this once in autumn! Immerse yourself in the nine-color Shambhala like an oil painting😍 👀Watch the first ray of sunlight break through the clouds and sprinkle on the golden and green Zhagana in the morning, listen to the loyal and beautiful Sanskrit faith🎶Walk along the world's longest prayer wheel corridor and pray for your family and friends. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Professional "old driver" guides you to enjoy this beautiful highway with stone forest, steep peaks, countryside, forest and villages 4⃣Take a speedboat at Liujiaxia Reservoir🚤Tour the Yellow River, see the confluence of Lintao and Lintao up close, and enjoy the scenery of the upper reaches of the Yellow River 5⃣Walk along the Fairy Beach of Zhagana, immerse yourself in the overlooking of the Stone City, Zhagana under the mist is more like a fairyland on earth, you can touch the clouds with your hand~ 6⃣Light hike in Namo Grand Canyon👣Explore the natural secret hidden in the backyard of Langmusi, and go up the stream to see the vast alpine meadows, strange peaks and rocks and primitive forests 7⃣Monks lead you to visit Labrang Monastery and have a deep understanding of the world's Tibetan studies —— 💖Comic-like accommodation Live in a tent B&B surrounded by sacred mountains and golden grasslands! Enjoy the view from the window, the view outside and the feeling of being integrated with nature☁️You can also enjoy the starry sky at night, as if you have entered a cartoon-like scene - 🎯Highlights of autumn scene check-in points -See the fairyland on earth with clouds and mist, yellow and green -Rolling golden three-dimensional grassland -The magical secret behind Langmusi -Standing silently and the heavy faith on the land of Gannan

It is about 70 kilometers from the Sangke Prairie to Hezuo City, all the way is the prairie scenery. Because it was smooth and time allowed, we decided to visit the Milarepa Buddha Pavilion in the suburbs of Hezuo City first. After more than an hour's journey, it started to rain as soon as we got off the bus at the Buddha Pavilion. The rain was not heavy, and through the hazy rain, we saw a red Tibetan-style high-rise building rising from the flat ground. The surrounding houses were all low, only it was very unique, this is the Milarepa Buddha Pavilion. As soon as we got off the bus, we saw a few Tibetans walking clockwise around the wall of the Buddha Pavilion. The main gate of the Buddha Pavilion is somewhat like an archway, with double rows of large pillars, a total of eight; the middle of the large pavilion eaves and the lower four corners of the side eaves are all upturned, colorful painted patterns are decorated on the beams, rafters and brackets, which is very exciting. On a blue background sign on the gate, it is written: Anduo Hezuo Monastery Milarepa Buddha Pavilion. This name is a bit of a tongue twister, I only remember the four characters "Milarepa Buddha Pavilion". The steps are not too high, and there are devout believers who keep kneeling and worshiping. The wall on both sides of the gate is a corridor composed of 130 prayer wheels, I went over and turned a few as usual, there was no one in front, the big drum in a static state was very heavy to turn! From the courtyard of this gate, you enter the inner courtyard of the Buddha Pavilion, which also has upturned eaves decorations. This is the second gate, where tickets are checked. Looking up at the Buddha Pavilion, it is a three-dimensional rectangular building with nine floors. On the wall of the courtyard, there are two rows of 1500 small white pagodas arranged in a staggered manner, one next to the other, this decoration is the first time I have seen. Above the curtain on the first floor of the Buddha Pavilion, I saw the symbol of the double deer kneeling Dharma wheel again. The first floor is also a prayer wheel corridor, and the copper prayer wheels are not small. It is said that the Buddha Pavilion was built in memory of the great master Milarepa in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. He was a great master of the early White Sect, known for his asceticism and singing to preach. In fact, the Buddha Pavilion is eight floors, and the ninth floor refers to a mandala painting on the roof of the eighth floor. The mandala represents the home of the Buddha and Bodhisattva, and is the image of the Buddha country that appears in the mind of the high monk during practice. This needs to be understood with Buddhist thinking, I only know that the patterns of the mandala are very beautiful. I took off my shoes and walked quietly into the main hall on the first floor. On both sides of the main hall are statues, beautifully made, each one looks like a fairy. There is a large Maitreya Buddha statue here, his face is a serious expression. The statues here are famous people in Tibetan history, including the Tibetan kings of all ages, the founders of Tibetan literature and Tibetan opera, etc., and I saw statues of Songtsen Gampo and Princess Wencheng. I saw large photos of the 9th, 10th, and 11th Panchen Lamas. There are Tibetans who kowtow in front of their photo frames to show respect. The second to fifth floors of the Buddha Pavilion are dedicated to the representative figures of the various sects of Tibetan Buddhism, a total of 1270: the second floor is the Gelug sect, the third floor is the Nyingma Red sect, the fourth floor has the Bodhisattva Hall, the fifth floor is the Kagyu sect of the White sect, etc. I don't understand when I look at it, I only know the White Sect on the fifth floor, they are ascetic, and the figures are all very thin. The halls on the sixth to eighth floors are generally not found in temples, and they are dedicated to the kings and venerables of the Tantric sect, including: the Horsehead Ming King, the Great Black Sky, etc., most of the faces are very fierce and terrifying. The temple here is one of the famous temples of Tibetan Buddhism in the Anduo area. The Buddha Pavilion is just one of the buildings. There are several large white pagodas inside and outside this area. There are also several buildings on the west side, including the Horsehead Ming King Hall, the Dharma Protector Hall, the Scripture Hall, the Debate Field, the Great Scripture Hall, the Tsongkhapa Buddha Pavilion and other ordinary buildings. This temple was built in 1777, the 42nd year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty, and was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. It was rebuilt in 1988. Visiting here is equivalent to "exercise digestion". It's not early, we are going to stay at the Yihao Hotel in Hezuo City!