Hezuo is the capital city of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Gansu Province. It is located at the southeast fringe of Tibetan-Qinghai Plateau in the cross-border areas of Qinghai, Sichuan and Gansu provinces. The national highway No.223 runs through the city of Hezuo, which is 62km west of Xiahe, 260 km south of Lanzhou and 860km north of Chengdu with a average altitude of over 3000 meters.
Hezuo is an important transit point for travelers coming between Lanzhou and Chengdu, visiting Xiahe, Langmusi, Ruogai Grassland and Jiuzhaigou, a perfect passange travel route between Gansu and Sichuan.
From the city of Hezuo, there are daily buses going to Lanzhou, Xiahe, Langmusi and Ruergai. We are approaching the city of Hezuo.
About 2km outside the city center of Hezuo is the famous Hezuo Milariba Buddha Pavilion, which was built in 1777. It has an interior nine storeys painted with colorful murals and Tantric deities.
We were passing by Hezuo Milariba Buddha Pavilion.
Just a short walk from Hezuo Milariba Buddha Pavilion is the main monastery in Hezuo, TSo Gompa.
Hezuo is a booming city with a lot of city constructions going om. The Xiangbala Cultural theme square lies at th center of the city. It is the recreation and leisure venues for the local people.
The Xiangbala Cultural theme square
The main avenue of Hezuo.
Hezuo Long-distance Bus Terminal
Hezuo Tourism Administration
Tel: 0941 – 8232226
Fax:0941 – 8232226
Xiangbala Grand Hotel (3*)
Tel: 0941 – 8213222
Gannan Hotel (3*)
Tel: 0941 – 8212611
Jiaotong Hotel (2*)
Tel: 0941 – 8221300
Taoyuan Hotel (1*)
Tel: 0941 – 8223366