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In spring. |||Take a trip to Gannan, avoid the crowded crowds. In spring. Travel to Gannan, regret not coming earlier!|||Take a trip to Gannan, avoid the crowded crowds. The temperature in Gannan in spring is not so cold anymore, the scenery is starting to become beautiful, it's quiet and there are few people, it's worth a visit. ~ 👉👉👉About traveling to Gannan in April and May: 1. Generally, it's quite convenient to enter and exit through Lanzhou, with many trains or flights to Lanzhou; 2. For the route, a small loop of 4~5 days is quite comprehensive; 3. The grasslands along the way have started to turn green, although not as beautiful as in summer, but the scenery is still nice during the May Day holiday; 4. Importantly, there are fewer people and lower costs, it's a relatively niche route; - 🎬🎬🎬Transportation & Accommodation & Clothing 1. First of all, the Gannan route generally starts from Lanzhou and then returns to Lanzhou; 2. There is a big temperature difference, so be prepared for sun protection and warmth, and bring a winter coat for the mornings and evenings during the May Day holiday; 3. Accommodations along the way are quite convenient and not expensive; 4. For dining, Tibetan meals/Halal meals or Sichuan cuisine are mainly available, which is very convenient~ - 👉👉👉Places worth visiting in Gannan: 1. Labrang Monastery 2. Zhagana 3. Langmu Temple 4. Lianbao Yeze 5. Tangke Yellow River First Bend 6. Meiren Grassland 7. The Road of Rock 8. Gannan Secret Realm 9. Seda 10. Guan'e Valley - 🆘🆘🆘Departure & Transportation: 1. The Gannan route generally starts and ends in Lanzhou, a loop is better. You can also consider entering and exiting through Lanzhou and Chengdu, but a single line might miss some scenery; 2. Public transportation is not recommended, as it is very inconvenient. Self-driving or carpooling is the main method. - 🎬🎬🎬Gannan 4-Day Loop: Day 1 Lanzhou--Gannan Secret Realm--Labrang Monastery--Xiahe Stay Day 2 Sangke Grassland--Zhagana--Diebu Stay Day 3 Zoige Grassland--Flower Lake--Langmu Temple Stay Day 4 Langmu Temple-Gahai-Mirariba Buddha Pavilion-Lanzhou - 🌟🌟🌟Gannan 5-Day Loop: Day1 Lanzhou-Gannan Secret Realm-Labrang Monastery-Xiahe Day2 Labrang Monastery-Sangke Grassland-Zhagana Day3 Flower Lake-Zoige Wetland-Yellow River First Bend-Tangke Day4 Tangke-Suo Ke Tibetan Temple-Gahai Lake-Langmu Temple Day5 Langmu Temple-Mirariba Buddha Pavilion-Lanzhou - 👉👉👉Gannan 6-Day Loop: D1. Lanzhou—Gannan Secret Realm—Labrang Monastery—Xiahe D2. Labrang Monastery—Sangke Grassland—Zhagana D.3 Zhagana—Zoige Flower Lake—Yellow River First Bend—Tangke D4. Tangke—Wa Qie Ta Lin—Lianbao Yeze—Aba D5. A Wan Cang Wetland—Gahai Lake—Langmu Temple D6. Langmu Temple—Mirariba Buddha Pavilion—Linxia to Lanzhou - ❤️❤️❤️Gannan Classic 7-Day (Seda Edition): D1 Lanzhou-Gannan Secret Realm-Labrang Monastery-Xiahe D2 Xiahe-Langmu Temple-Zhagana D3 Flower Lake-Zoige Grassland-Yellow River First Bend-Tangke D4 Wa Qie Ta Lin-Lianbao Yeze-Jiuzhi D5 Tibetan Zebra County-Seda Wuming Buddhist Institute D6 Seda In-depth Tour-Jiuzhi-Maqu D7 Maqu-Mirariba Buddha Pavilion-Lanzhou ~

📍Gannan, located at the junction of Qinghai, Gansu, and Sichuan provinces, on the northeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, boasts a paradise comparable to Tibet, a Shambhala secret realm away from the hustle and bustle of the city 📍Due to its unique geographical location, itineraries from 3-6 days are all feasible. . ✅ First Encounter with Gannan >> 3+1 days 💫 Budget: 1.4k 💫 4-8 person carpool from Lanzhou D1 From all over the country to Lanzhou hotel🏨 - Free time in Lanzhou D2 Lanzhou - Labrang Monastery - Sangke Grassland🌱 - Diebu D3 Diebu - Zhagana - Flower Lake - Langmusi D4 Langmusi - Guomang Wetland - Milarepa Buddha Pavilion - Lanzhou - 💫 Classic Gannan mini circuit, enjoy the essence of Gannan in the shortest time. . ✅ Exploring Gannan >> 4+1 days 💫 4-8 person carpool from Lanzhou 💫 Budget: 2.4k D1 From all over the country to Lanzhou hotel - Lanzhou City Walk D2 Lanzhou - Zagulu Town - Laojun Mountain Road🛣️ - Zhagana D3 Fairy Beach light trekking - Xiaodukou - Flower Lake - Langmusi D4 Namo Gorge - Guomang Wetland - Sangke Grassland - Xiahe D5 Xiahe - Labrang Monastery⛩️ - Ganjia Secret Land - Lanzhou - 💫 Specially includes Laojun Mountain Road, one of China's most beautiful 100 kilometers. . ✅ Sacred Gannan >> 4+1 days 💫 4-8 person carpool from Lanzhou 💫 Budget: 2.3k D1 From all over the country to Lanzhou hotel - Lanzhou City Walk D2 Lanzhou - Labrang Monastery - Ganjia Secret Land - Xiahe D3 Xiahe - Sangke Grassland🌱 - Langmusi - First Bend of the Yellow River - Tangke Town D4 Tangke Town - Zoige Grassland - Flower Lake - Xiaodukou🛣️ - Zhagana D5 Zhagana - Guomang Wetland - Eight Alleys and Thirteen Lanes - Lanzhou - 💫 A deep dive into the Tibetan culture of Gannan, experiencing the devout faith of the Tibetan people. . ✅ Touring Gannan >> 5 days 💫 Bus tour from Xi'an 💫 Budget: 1.6k D1 Xi'an - Langdu Wetland Grassland - Dangchang D2 Dangchang - Guan'e Valley - La Zi Mouth - Diebu D3 Zhagana - Zoige Grassland - 💐Flower Lake - Langmusi D4 Langmusi - Sangke Grassland - Labrang Monastery - Lanzhou D5 Lanzhou - Lianhuo Expressway - Xi'an - 💫 Starting from Xi'an, check off Longnan➕Gannan in one trip, reaching the Shambhala kingdom on earth. . ✅ Self-driving in Gannan >> 5 days 💫 Self-driving car from Xi'an 💫 Budget: 1.9k D1 Xi'an - Langdu Wetland Grassland - Min County D2 Min County - Laojun Mountain Road🛣️ - Zhagana D3 Zhagana - County Road 550 - Langmusi D4 Langmusi - Sangke Grassland - Labrang Monastery - Linxia D5 Linxia - Tianshui - Maijishan - Xi'an - 💫 Starting from Xi'an, discover the nine-colored Shambhala and deeply traverse Laojun Mountain Road!

This destination is cheaper than Tibet and has a lower risk of altitude sickness. The endless meadows stretch to meet the distant snow-capped mountains. Colorful jungles spread across canyons and hillsides. Beneath the sacred mountain lies the hidden village of Zhagana. Forests, snow mountains, valleys, grasslands, and temples, This place has its own memorable name📍Gannan. - Generally, seven days is enough. Day 1-3 Lanzhou-Linxia-Hezuo-Zhagana Day 4-5 Langmusi-Sangke Grassland-Labrang Monastery Day 6-7 Xiahe-Baishiya-Ganjia Secret Land - ✈️Fly to Zhongchuan Airport, then take the city rail to Lanzhou Station. There are many direct flights, ✈️with fares as low as 800+ offering great value for money. Alternatively, 🚄taking a direct train to Lanzhou is very convenient, with a journey time of about 10 hours. - 🌟6 must-visit highlights 📍Ganjia Secret Land Drive through the sprawling grassland roads to enter a cloud-top secret land where ancient cities, monasteries, villages, grasslands, canyons, pastures, and caves merge into one. - 📍Langmusi Known as the 'Little Switzerland of the East,' this town is where a small stream brings together the peacefully coexisting Tibetan and Hui ethnic groups. You can hike into the Namu Canyon to seek the source of the Bailong River and delve into the area's mystical legends. - 📍Zhagana A hidden paradise known as 'Earth's Eden,' and one of the '50 places to go in your lifetime' as rated by 'Chinese National Geography.' It consists of four Tibetan-style villages and a scenic area. Stay in a small village at the foot of the sacred mountain, take an early morning stroll through the stone city, and hike to a viewpoint to await the sunrise🌅. - 📍Labrang Monastery The 'Harvard and Peking University of Tibetan Buddhism,' the outer walls of Labrang Monastery are made up of more than 2,000 prayer wheels, holding the Guinness World Record for the 'world's longest prayer wheel corridor.' On the way to Labrang Monastery, the golden domes are visible from afar, with Tibetan incense swirling around and Buddhist devotees prostrating devoutly on the ground, praying for happiness. - 📍Sangke Grassland The most beautiful pasture in Gannan, where herds of cattle and sheep roam freely. Lead a gentle pony and gallop forward on horseback, listening to the melodious Tibetan folk songs, purifying the soul. - 📍Baishiya The lesser-known 'Dolomites' of Gannan, Baishiya, where a natural mountain screen divides the Ganjia Grassland into two high-altitude pastures with a 1000-meter elevation difference. Clouds hang like jade belts over the cliffs, and the temples and villages nestled in the mountains seem to tell endless stories. - ✅Tips 🌟The temperature difference between day and night on the grassland is significant, so bring warm clothing; the night sky is beautiful🌃. 🌟Be sure to protect yourself from the sun, as the UV radiation is strong in high-altitude areas! 🌟There are many cattle and sheep on the grassland, so drive carefully.

It's cheaper than Tibet, and it's not prone to altitude sickness. The endless meadows stretch to meet the distant snow-capped mountains, and the colorful jungles are scattered across canyons and hillsides. The secret village of Zhagana at the foot of the holy mountain, forests, snow mountains, river valleys, grasslands, and temples. This place has its own name worth remembering Gannan. Usually, seven days is enough. Day 1-3 Lanzhou-Linxia-Hezuo City-Zhagana Day 4-5 Langmusi-Sangke Grassland-Labrang Monastery Day 6-7 Xiahe-Baishiya-Ganjia Secret Zhongchuan Airport, then take the city rail to Lanzhou Station. There are many direct flights, and the cost is not less than 800+, offering great value for money. Or 🚞 direct to Lanzhou is very convenient, with the journey taking about 10 hours. 👍Most recommended: 6 essential places to visit Ganjia Secret Drive through the sprawling grassland roads, enter the cloud realm of Ganjia Secret, which integrates ancient cities, monasteries, villages, grasslands, canyons, pastures, and caves. Langmusi Known as the 'Little Switzerland of the East', this town merges the Tibetan and Hui ethnic groups living in peace. A stream flows through it, with lamaseries and mosques occupying both banks of the stream. You can hike into the Namu Grand Canyon to seek the source of the Bailong River and delve into the magical legends of this place. Zhagana A hidden paradise known as 'Earthly Eden', and also one of the '50 places to go in your lifetime' as rated by 'China National Geography'. It consists of four Tibetan-style villages and one scenic area. Stay in the small village at the foot of the holy mountain, take an early morning stroll in the stone city, and hike to the viewing point to wait for the sunrise. Labrang Monastery Known as the 'Harvard and Peking University of Tibetan Buddhism', the outer wall is made up of more than 2,000 prayer wheels, holding the Guinness World Record for the 'world's longest prayer wheel corridor'. On the way to Labrang Monastery, you can see the golden dome from afar, with Tibetan incense wafting through the air, and Buddhist devotees prostrating devoutly on the ground, praying for happiness. Sangke Grassland The most beautiful pasture in Gannan, where cattle and sheep are scattered all along the way. Lead a gentle pony and gallop forward on horseback, listening to the melodious Tibetan folk songs, purifying the soul. Baishiya The less-known adverse condition of Gannan's 'Dolomites' Baishiya, a natural mountain range screen divides the Ganjia Grassland into two high mountain pastures with a drop of 1000 meters. White clouds hang like jade belts over the cliff valleys, and the temples and village homes nestled in the mountains seem to tell endless stories... 📝Note tips: The temperature difference between day and night on the grassland is significant, so bring a thick coat; the night sky is beautiful. Be sure to protect yourself from the sun, as the UV radiation is strong in the plateau region There are many cattle and sheep on the grassland, so drive carefully

The Gannan Secret Realm, with cliffs, grasslands, streams, stone forests, canyons, temples... is a mysterious, simple, and somewhat isolated place of wonder, located in Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. There are many online posts advising on what to avoid, and while I find the Octagon City just okay, I really like the Báishí Cliff and Báishí Cliff Temple area. Watching the Báishí Cliff Temple bathed in gold at sunset, enjoying a yak hotpot in the Báishí Secret Realm while watching the evening glow, and slowly driving through the winding mountain roads to see the spectacular Báishí Cliff are all wonderful memories of the Gannan Secret Realm. 🚗‼️When visiting the Gannan Secret Realm, I highly recommend driving to the Báishí Cliff Cave Viewing Platform (which offers a direct overlook of the Báishí Cliff Temple and Báishí Cliff, with a parking fee of 5 yuan). Along the way, you will pass by the Báishí Cliff Temple. If you have plenty of time and energy, you can first visit the Octagon City Viewing Platform to overlook the Octagon City (it requires climbing a wooden walkway for 30 minutes to overlook the Octagon City, which I personally find average and could be skipped, parking lot fee is 5 yuan, and the walkway is free of charge) 🏡Octagon Ancient City Built during the Western Han Dynasty, the Octagon Ancient City has a history of over 2000 years and was a strategic military town during the Han-Qiang and Tang-Tibetan periods. The architectural shape of the Octagon Ancient City is unique in the world, with the outer city shaped like an octagon, and all the open spaces outside the city walls within the range of the archers on the walls, making it a defense with no blind spots. The shape of the Octagon Ancient City perfectly matches the mandala of Tibetan Buddhism, representing the perfect integration of the spiritual and material worlds. ⛰️Báishí Cliff Báishí Cliff is a natural barrier stretching 15 kilometers long, majestic and towering over the Gannan land, vertically dividing the Gannan grassland into two high mountain grasslands with a drop of 1000 meters. Standing on the viewing platform, the sight of Báishí Cliff is even more breathtaking! 🌞It is recommended to take photos from the Báishí Cliff Cave Viewing Platform at sunset, where you can see the beauty of the golden light enveloping the area! 🐴It is said that entering the Báishí Cliff Grand Canyon on horseback is the best way to experience the essence of the Gannan Secret Realm. We gave up this method because we did not have much time reserved. 🏠About accommodation: We chose the latter between the Xiahe Gannan Ecological Camping Site and the Báishí Secret Realm Homestay in the Gannan Secret Realm. The entrance to the Báishí Secret Realm Homestay campsite is right at the Báishí Cliff Cave Viewing Platform, which offers an overlook of the Báishí Cliff Temple and Báishí Cliff. The Gannan Ecological Camping Site is located at the entrance of the Gannan Secret Realm, 12 kilometers away from the most beautiful scenery, a 20-minute drive. The Báishí Secret Realm Homestay has bubble tents and wooden houses, with no bathing facilities or toilets in the rooms. There is no bathing at the homestay, the public toilet is a dry toilet, and there is a basin in the tent for washing face and brushing teeth. The tent has charging facilities and an electric blanket. However, due to the high altitude and it being the first night of our trip in Gannan, we hardly slept well due to altitude sickness. 🍲The yak hotpot in the homestay is highly recommended, with good quality yak meat, available as buffet or à la carte, with the latter being more recommended. Next to the homestay, there is also a Tibetan tent selling yak yogurt. 💰The entrance fee to the Gannan Secret Realm is 80 yuan, but we were not charged when we visited, reportedly due to internal renovations.

The beauty of nine colors, the secret realm of Gannan🌈 When the first rays of the morning sun sprinkle on Zhagana amidst the clouds🌞 Herds of cattle and sheep stroll on the Sangke Grassland, and red-robed monks murmur scriptures in the Milarepa Buddha Pavilion... The whole world seems peaceful and serene~ Those who are preparing for the May Day holiday, take a look here, you must not miss this niche scenic area❗❗ . 🚘Itinerary at a glance D1⃣️Lanzhou - Gannan Secret Realm - Labrang Monastery - Xiahe D2⃣️Xiahe - Sangke Grassland - Langmu Temple - Zhagana D3⃣️Zhagana - Milarepa Buddha Pavilion - Lanzhou . 🎨Exquisite Attractions Milarepa Buddha Pavilion: 'Tibetan Buddhism Museum' ✨ The red Tibetan-style nine-story pagoda in Hezuo City of Gansu's Amdo Tibetan area Tips: 🎫20/person Tibetan area V1⃣️ houses the architecture that worships masters of various sects of Tibetan Buddhism, each floor is a separate Buddha hall, representing different sects, worshiping different main deities . Gannan Secret Realm: ✨ In Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture's Xiahe County, Gannan Town, the scenic area contains rich geological structures and unique Tibetan customs Tips: 🎫80/person The eastern part of Ganjia Grassland has the mark of the Silk Road in the ancient Octagonal City, and at the end is the magical Baishi Cliff, with caves, grand canyons, and other landscapes in between . Zhagana: A hidden paradise among the clouds surrounded by mountains, where one can watch the morning mist and the starry sky at night, a utopian land of half fireworks and half celestial Tips: 🎫80/person (half price for student tickets) Dari Viewing Platform is good for watching the sunrise but often crowded, Fairy Beach is the best spot for sunset in the scenic area, with crystal clear water . Labrang Monastery: 'World Tibetan Academy', built against the mountain with red walls and glazed tiles, has the world's longest prayer corridor Tips: 🎫 Main hall, namely Wensi Hall, 40/person, Gontang Pagoda 20/person The prayer corridor should be visited clockwise, and there is a wooden bridge across the Daxia River to the southwest of the monastery, where you can take a panoramic photo of Labrang Monastery 50 meters south of the Buddha sunning platform . Langmu Temple: Not a temple but a town, the Bailong River inside the town divides Langmu Temple into two, which are Gerdeng Monastery in Sichuan and Sertri Monastery in Gansu Tips: 🎫30/person (same price for both temples) The Flesh Relic Hall in Sichuan Gerdeng Monastery is the essence of Langmu Temple, and you can also pass through the Namo Grand Canyon, through the Fairy Cave, Tiger Cave, and explore the source of the Bailong River . Sangke Grassland: One of the largest highland grasslands in Gannan, also a natural pasture, where local Tibetans often pray and celebrate festivals Tips: Grassland protection 💰15 yuan Horse riding price 50-80/30min Respect the local customs and religious beliefs, try not to enter yurts/temples at will, and do not damage stone carvings, prayer flags, etc. . 🌟Considerate Tips 1⃣️The average altitude of Gannan is over 3000m, so it is necessary to prevent altitude sickness and avoid strenuous exercise 2⃣️You can prepare some anti-altitude sickness medicines, such as Rhodiola, oxygen, and glucose, etc. 3⃣️Colorful clothes can produce photos with richer layers 4⃣️The region is mostly inhabited by Tibetans and some Hui people, so it is necessary to respect local customs and habits

Families planning to travel to Gannan in 2024, take a look! These are all personally tested routes and local delicacies recommended 👍🏻 Here are several routes, you can choose according to your travel time We chose a local small group tour, and the driver arranged for us was a local, which made the trip particularly interesting 😎 In the morning, the driver waited for us on time at the hotel entrance, and along the way, he introduced us to some of the local customs He also let us get off the bus along the way to rest and take photos, and we were lucky to encounter a stunning sunset 🌄 · 🚗 Gannan 4-Day Route: D1: Depart from Lanzhou -- Labrang Monastery - Gannan Secret Realm - Bajiao City - Baishiya Karst Cave D2 - Sangke Grassland - Guomang Wetland - Langmu Monastery - Namo Grand Canyon - First Bend of the Yellow River in Zoige D3 - Zoige Grassland - Zoige Flower Lake - Zhagana D4 - Zhagana - Loke Route - Milarepa Buddha Pavilion - Darzong Lake - Lanzhou · 🚗 Gannan 5-Day Travel Route: D1: Lanzhou -- Milarepa Buddha Pavilion -- Meiren Grassland -- Loke Route -- Zhagana D2: Zhagana -- Flower Lake -- Zoige Grassland -- First Bend of the Yellow River -- Tangke D3: Tangke -- Wache Monastery -- Moon Bay -- Gemu Monastery -- Lianbao Yezhe -- Aba D4: Aba -- Ningma Monastery -- Awan Warehouse Wetland -- Namo Grand Canyon -- Langmu Monastery -- Xiahe D5: Sangke Grassland -- Labrang Monastery -- Gannan Secret Realm -- Lanzhou · 🚗 Gannan 5-Day Travel Route: D1: Lanzhou -- Gannan Secret Realm -- Labrang Monastery D2: Xiahe -- Sangke Grassland -- Awan Warehouse Wetland -- Ningma Monastery D3: Lianbao Yezhe -- Gemu Monastery -- First Bend of the Yellow River D4: Zoige Grassland/Flower Lake -- Langmu Monastery D5: Langmu Monastery -- Half-day tour of Zhagana D6: Zhagana sunrise mist -- Loke Route -- Niba Village Gongba Monastery -- Milarepa Buddha Pavilion -- Lanzhou · 🍑 Food Recommendations: Gannan's popular restaurant Wuze Linka, Tibetan milk tea, buttered fern root rice, tsampa, stone-cooked lamb, Tibetan yak yogurt Northwestern cuisine is quite strong, be careful to prevent getting 'heaty' ⚠️ Precautions: 🔸 The altitude in the Gannan area is around 3000-4500 meters, pay attention to slow down to avoid catching a cold and prevent altitude sickness, the temperature difference between day and night is large 🔸 Lanzhou airport is far from the city center, you can take an intercity train or airport bus to reach the city center 🔸 On the last day back to Lanzhou, it's around 7 pm, you can eat some local snacks in the city center of Lanzhou, and return the next day

Gannan, this secret realm praised by 'National Geographic' as a 'must-visit in a lifetime', what charm does it hold? It's not Tibet, yet it has a similar Tibetan culture, stunning natural scenery, and few tourists. 📍 Location: Southwest Gansu Province 🚗 Travel Guide: First arrive at Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport, then transfer to various places in Gannan. 🔍 Tour Route: 1. Lanzhou → Gannan Secret Realm → Labrang Monastery → Xiahe 2. Labrang Monastery → Sangke Grassland → Zhagana 3. Zhagana → Ruoergai Flower Lake → Nine-Bend Yellow River → Tangke 4. Tangke → Wache Tower Forest → Hongyuan, Moon Bay → Jiuzhi 5. Jiuzhi → Lianbaoyuze → Aba 6. Jiuzhi → Awan Warehouse Wetland → Gahai Lake → Langmu Temple 7. Langmu Temple → Milarepa Buddha Pavilion → Linxia → Lanzhou 🏞️ Must-Visit Attractions: 1. Gannan Secret Realm: The greenery here can heal the soul, with Bajiao City, Baishi Cliff, and Baishi Cliff Temple, each spot is breathtakingly beautiful. 2. Labrang Monastery: One of the six major monasteries of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism, known as the 'World's Tibetan Academy'. Remember to rent a set of Tibetan clothes and experience this sanctity. 3. Sangke Grassland: A plateau at an altitude of 4000 meters, step on the grassland and look up at the sky. 4. Self-drive Rock's Road: Follow Joseph Rock, cross the Guanggai Mountain, and explore Diebu Zhagana. 5. Zhagana: Pure, primitive, and tranquil, the beauty here is unforgettable. 🍜 Food Recommendations: Milk tea, fried dough sticks, Zanba, yogurt, meat dumplings, meat buns, noodles, and hand-grabbed mutton, etc. 📝 Travel Tips: 1. The temperature difference between day and night is significant, bring a jacket, and cold protection in the morning and evening is essential. 2. Equipment: Thermos, power bank, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm, rain gear, etc. 3. Medicines: Cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, band-aids, etc. Are you ready? Let's embark on the secret journey of Gannan together and feel the magic and beauty of this land! 🧳🌄

Itinerary: Day 1: Gather in Lanzhou - Xiahe (Stay overnight) Day 2: Ganjia Secret Realm - Labrang Monastery - Sangke Grassland - Gahai Lake - Luqu (Stay overnight) Day 3: Langmu Temple - Awan Cang Wetland - Niangma Temple - Jiuzhi (Stay overnight) Day 4: Gemu Temple - Lianbaoyeze - Hongyuan (Stay overnight) Day 5: First Bend of the Yellow River - Ruoergai Grassland - Zhagana (Stay overnight) Day 6: The Road of Rock - Hezuo (Stay overnight) Day 7: Meiren Grassland - Liujiaxia Reservoir - Jingtai (Stay overnight) Day 8: Yellow River Stone Forest - Lanzhou (end) Low cost of living: Beef noodles: 8-12 yuan Sichuan cuisine: about 45 yuan per person Watermelon: 1.5 yuan/kg Cherries: 8-12 yuan/kg Hand-grabbed mutton: 56-68 yuan/kg Horse riding: 15 yuan per round Accommodation: 150-200 yuan for a comfortable and clean stay Tickets: Few, Lianbaoyeze 120, Zhagana 80 Road expenses: Only tolls when entering and exiting Lanzhou via the expressway, most of the rest are on national roads Our journey passes through Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan, and Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai. Precautions⚠️: 1. Staying in the Tibetan area for a long time, the altitude is high, please search for precautions against altitude sickness on your own 2. The Road of Rock will be completely closed in July, and it is expected to be under construction until September 3. The weather in the Tibetan plateau grassland is very uncontrollable, check the weather forecast in advance, bring warm clothes, sometimes if the weather is bad you can wait a bit and it might clear up 4. You can drive up to Langmu Temple, climbing up is too tiring, and recently there is a high probability of sky burials being held in the morning 5. Respect Tibetan customs

The secret realm of Ganjia in Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, is an uncarved mysterious pure land, known as 'the last secret realm of Tibet'. Here lies the majestic Baishiya Temple at the foot of the imposing Baishi Cliff, the rugged and vast Danxia landform, and the rippling Ganjia Grassland, perfectly blending religious culture, natural scenery, and folk customs. It is a sacred place that every traveler who yearns for tranquility and loves nature dreams of. 🍀【Must-Visit Attractions】: ① Baishiya Temple: Located at the foot of the towering Baishi Cliff, the temple is built against the mountain with a grand presence, and its thousand-year history endows it with a rich cultural heritage. Here, you can explore ancient Buddhist legends and experience the power of faith. ② Ganjia Grassland: Under the blue sky and white clouds, a green carpet stretches to the horizon, with cattle and sheep grazing leisurely, resembling a paradise on earth. Riding horses across the vast grassland, you can feel the freedom and pride. ③ Ganjia Grand Canyon: The unique Danxia landform creates a magical tapestry of the earth. Trekking along the canyon, every view is a breathtaking landscape painting, making one marvel at the wonders of nature. 【Detailed Address】: Ganjia Township, Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, with approximate GPS coordinates of 35.16°N, 102.87°E. 【Transportation Tips】: - Airplane: The nearest airport is Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport. After arriving, you can take a long-distance bus or charter a car to Xiahe County, which takes about 4 hours; - Train: You can take a train to Lanzhou Station or Hezuo Station, and then transfer to a long-distance bus to reach Xiahe County - Self-driving: Follow the G213 national road southward, turn into the S312 provincial road after passing through Linxia City, and you will reach Xiahe County, then follow the road signs to Ganjia Secret Realm. 【Food Recommendations】: In Xiahe County and around the Ganjia Secret Realm, you must not miss the authentic Tibetan cuisine. Butter tea, tsampa, hand-grabbed lamb, yogurt, and other special foods not only satisfy your taste buds but also allow you to deeply experience the charm of Tibetan food culture. 🍀【Recommended Attractions Nearby】: - Labrang Monastery: One of the world's largest Tibetan Buddhist academies, only a few dozen kilometers from Ganjia Secret Realm, with magnificent architecture and profound cultural heritage. - Bajiao Ancient City: The most intact Tibetan earth-built ancient city preserved in China, with extremely high historical and cultural value. - Zhagana: Known as 'a paradise on earth, a utopia', it is a paradise for photography enthusiasts, with beautiful landscapes and pastoral scenes. Pack your bags and embark on a journey to find inner peace. The Ganjia Secret Realm in Xiahe is welcoming you with its original and pure charm, to experience the tranquility and emotion that the secret land of Tibet brings to you.

Walking on the windows desktop What important things in this world Is it worth letting us miss all the time - 🔆Travel sharing 6-day self-driving Gannan small loop Day1: Lanzhou-Labrang Monastery-Xiahe-Stay in Xiahe (230km about 3h) Day2: Xiahe-Ganjia Secret Realm-Stay in Xiahe/Ganjia Secret Realm (70km about 1h) Day3: Xiahe-Bajiao City-Sangke Prairie-Stay in Ami Gonghong (60km about 1h) Day4: Ami Gonghong Ranch-Langmu Temple-Stay in Langmu Temple (130km about 2h30) Day5: Langmu Temple-Zhagana-Stay in Zhagana (95km about 2h) Day6: Zhagana-Lanzhou return journey (478km about 7h) - 🌟Planning points Labrang Monastery, Ganjia Secret Realm, Bajiao City, Sangke Prairie, Ami Gonghong Ranch, Langmu Temple, Zhagana 🙆🏻‍♀️Humanity-Prairie-Scenery-Animals-Village - ✈️Transportation Plane Lanzhou Airport landed and rented a car for self-driving, the road conditions are very good throughout - 🧣Tips： 1. The temperature difference in Gannan in September and October is quite large, so bring a thick coat 2. Remember to prepare some journey supplies at the supermarket before departure 3. Hats/sunglasses/lipstick/sunscreen/umbrella/power bank 4. Although the altitude is not high, it is recommended to carry high anti-💊/stomach💊/mosquito bites 5. Book accommodation in advance, the diet is more Sichuan cuisine 6. The last day of the return journey is rushing, the whole route is mainly lazy and leisurely

Known as the 'Land of Miracles' hidden behind Gannan. The history of the Ganga Secret Realm can be traced back to more than two thousand years ago, which starts from the Octagonal Ancient City in the secret realm. The city wall of the ancient city is octagonal, plus there are twenty corners with horse faces. Under such a shape, all external places are within the range of the archers on the city wall and there are no dead corners. In the hearts of the local Tibetans, the shape of the Octagonal Ancient City and the sacred place 'Altar City' that defends against the invasion of 'demonic crowds' are surprisingly consistent, even verifying the origin of the structure of the cosmic world. The Octagonal Ancient City, rich in historical value and religious belief, is one of the existing ancient cities in the world, and its characteristics are also a microcosm of Ganga's history and culture.