Travelling to the western part of China become one of my memorable things staying in China, the feeling was quite different from the common tour to other popular China tour cities. Xiahe is located in the south-west corner of Gansu province; this tiny prefecture with a population of only 77,000 people offers travellers the chance to enjoy a journey with the most amazing and unique landscapes and travel experiences in China. The region is home to a diverse group of ethnicities including Han Chinese, Mongolians and Tibetans, the Tibetan population accounts for around 78% of the total population giving the region a unique cultural flavour; it is truly the most amazing place that I have ever travelled to in China. Transportation is one of the most detracting reasons that prevent more tourists from visiting this little known paradise, the area is not connected by rail or air; the only means of reaching Xiahe is by long-distance bus, the journey from Lanzhou to Xiahe takes around 4-5 hours and travels through some truly remarkable countryside. Accommodation in Xiahe is sparse, there is virtually no premium accommodation, setting yourself up in a standard looking hotel in the centre of town is the best bet, accommodation is cheap ranging from Y250-400. There are an ample amount of destinations to check out in and around Xiahe for the few days I was there and I was fortunate to visit the vast majority of them: Sangke Grassland Dazong Lake Gangjia City Ruins This is a site for those with an interest in Tibetan Buddhism, this ancient township that was constructed over 2000 years ago during the Tang Dynasty was a stronghold of Buddhism in the area, this town now essentially reduced to rubble still contains some old thatched roofed huts, this village however is potentially not as worthwhile as many of the other destinations in Xiahe. White Stone Cliff Limestone Cave / Bai Shi Ya Cave My Trip to Gansu Province Part One – Xiahe – Natural Blue Lakes and Green Grasslands is a post from: Traveling China from Traveling China http://www.chinaya.org | |||
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Saturday, January 5, 2013
My Trip to Gansu Province Part One – Xiahe – Natural Blue Lakes and Green Grasslands
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