Tagong Grassland, A Paradise for Photography Amidst Nature

The north side of Tagong Township Government, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province

The terrain around here is all high plateaus and grasslands

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Introduction

This grassland is the closest one to Kangding and is a pure pasture area. The period from the end of June to early August is the most beautiful and lively season for Tagong Grassland, especially if one is lucky enough to catch the grand traditional horse racing event. Although some people may think it is just an uninteresting piece of grassland, for photography enthusiasts, it is a surprising photographic wonderland. Wildflowers all compete to show off their colors, and scattered throughout the vertical grasslands are some simple tents with blue-and-white patterns. In the distance, yaks, horses, and sheep peacefully graze, making for a delightful mood. Tagong Monastery is an indispensable part of the grassland, with three peaks behind it where Tibetan scripture prayer flags are always fluttering in the wind. Although the prayer flags have lost their brightness due to wind and rain erosion, they have not affected the devotion of the Tibetans. It is said that the prayer flags reach the ears of Buddha after being blessed by the wind. It is one of the three sacred mountains of the Kagyu Sect in Tibetan Buddhism.

Address

The north side of Tagong Township Government, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province

Opening hours

All Day (January 1st - December 31st, Monday-Sunday)

Transportation

1. Shuttle Bus: Tagong Village is located on the north Sichuan-Tibet Highway, with convenient transportation. However, regular shuttle buses do not stop unless it's a chartered bus or the passenger is getting off. There are multiple daily minibuses traveling between Kangding and Tagong, which is very convenient. Therefore, it is better to take the departure shuttle bus from Kangding, with a fare of about 10 yuan/person. 2. Chartered Bus: A chartered bus can be arranged from Kangding to Tagong, with a round-trip fare of around 150 yuan.