# Maoya Grassland (毛垭大草原)

Garze Prefecture, Sichuan Province · Southwest, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/maoya-grassland
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free
- **Opening hours:** Open all day
- **Time needed:** 1 hour
- **Address:** Northwest of the Heni Township government, Batang County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
- **Getting there:** Self-drive or charter a car from Litang County town heading west, following the Wuliang River valley upstream for more than 30 km.
- **Good for:** Photography, Wildlife, Nature

## About Maoya Grassland

Once named by China National Geographic as one of China’s six most beautiful grasslands. July is the golden season for tourism, with wildlife in abundance, making it a paradise for photographers. Every year on 1 August, the Litang August 1 Horse Racing Festival takes place, full of lively excitement.

## Tips from the guidebook

- Day–night temperature differences are large and UV radiation is strong. Bring warm clothing and sun protection, and carry high-energy snacks to keep your energy up.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 391. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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