Chinese Name: 果洛藏族自治州 (guǒ luò zàng zú zì zhì zhōu)
Population: 211,588
Area: 76,442 square kilometers (29,514 square miles)
Location: in the southeast of Qinghai Province, northwest China
Administrative Division: 6 counties: Maqin (Maqen), Banma (Baima), Gande (Gade), Dari (Darlag), Jiuzhi (Jigzhi), Maduo (Madoi)
Area Code: 0975
Zip Code: 814000
GDP (2019): CNY 4.618 billion (USD 0.669 billion)
Nationalities: Tibetan, Han, Hui, Salar, Manchu, Mongolian, Tu
The City with Snow Mountains & Special Tibetan Customs
Located in the southeast region of Qinghai Province, Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture neighbors Gansu to the east and Sichuan to the south. Its neighbors within the province include Yushu to the west and Haixi, Hainan and Huangnan to the north. Golog is a magic, beautiful and desirable land with steep snow mountains, primitive forests, winding streams, mirror-like Haizi lakes, boundless grasslands and tens of thousands of cattle, sheep and horses. Zhaling Lake, Eling Lake, Donggeicuona Lake and Xingxiuhai Lake are like pearls shining in the Yellow River source regions. Every August, Golog holds Gesar Cultural Tourism Festival at which many troupes will play Tibetan performances especially the Tibetan Opera that tells the stories of hero Gesar. Traditional grassland sports competition like wrestling, horse racing will also be held. It is a good chance to experience local Tibetan customs and culture.
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