Tagong Grassland

Introduction to Tagong Grassland (塔公草原)

Tagong Grassland is located in Tagong Township, Kangding County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. Tagong Grassland has an area of 712.37 square kilometers with gentle slopes and lush grass.

Tagong Grassland is very beautiful by itself, but its beauty is more splendid combined with its surroundings. The sacred Yala Mountain is standing not far away from Tagong Grassland. The mountain is clustered with clouds and fog all the year around, being mystery and scared in the area. The ever blue and clean sky, the shining Tagong Temple, the wondering sheep and cows, all these are combined to bring a picturesque image.

Tagong Grassland has its most beautiful scenery in summer. When there are numerous named or unnamed flowers in different bright colors dotted in the grassland, the enormous Tagong Grassland like a vast green carpet decorated with exquisite flower patterns. Sheep and cows are frequent visitors of the grassland. Also there are tents and yurts scattered in the grassland. When sheep and cows are casually wondering, when horses are galloping, when beautiful songs and delicious taste coming out from the tents or somewhere, time in Tagong Grassland is so great.

Every year there will be horse racing held on Tagong Grassland. During the horse racing, herdsmen from the surrounding area get together at Tagong Grassland. They are dress in their beautiful ethnic costumes to celebrate the festival. There are exciting horse races and other activities to join, and excellent performances to enjoy. It is a grand fair for people of Kangba Area.
 

Location

Tagong Township, Kangding County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, Southwest of China

Main Sights

Tagong Grassland and attractions around including Yala Mountain and Tagong Temple

Travel Information

Admission for Tagong Grassland: free

Opening Hours: whole day

Transportation 

1. Visitors can first take flight to Chengdu, then transfer flight to Kangding, and then take a private car to Tagong Grassland, which costs about 150 Yuan.

2. Visitors can also take special-line buses from the downtown Kangding, and then get off at Tagong Grassland, which costs about 10 Yuan.

Travel Tips

1. Recommended duration for a visit is about 3 to 4 hours.

2. The weather changes a lot between day and night, so it's recommended to take warm coats even in summer.

3. It is not recommended to visit there during “May 1st” and “October 1st” these two golden vacation weeks. Because at that time, the hotel reservation and transportation around will be in its climax, the price will be much higher than ordinary times.

Tour including Visiting Tagong Grassland

9 Days Kangding, Daocheng and Yading Photography Tour