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Zhagana, as the main drama of this trip to Gannan, gave us enough surprise and pleasure. It is simply beautiful, especially when you climb up and look at the scattered houses and the ethereal white clouds, as if you have entered a paradise. A place of great love.
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Zagana, also known as Zagala, is located in Diebu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. The ancient wooden Tibetan houses in the village are built along the mountains, and the local people work quietly and simply among the hillsides and rivers, forming a wonderful pastoral scenery. Whether sightseeing, photography, or visiting the traditional life of the simple Tibetan people, it is a wonderful place not to be missed. Zhagana is located in the valley of Yiwa Township, Diebu County. It takes about 1 hour by car from Diebu County and about 2 hours from Langmusi. Zagana is suitable for visiting in July and August. At this time, the grassland is green and the scenery is beautiful. Generally, most tourists come from Langmusi when they take the Gannan and Sichuan routes. The regular time to visit is to arrive in the afternoon and take a leisurely stroll through the village to enjoy the view. Stay in a Tibetan homestay for one night, and leave after shooting the morning clouds and sunrise the next morning. In addition, there is a two-day trekking route in the back mountain of Zhagana, which can be rented in the village or on foot. Zhagana Village is further divided into four small villages. From bottom to top, they are Dongwa Village, Yeri Village, Dari Village and Daiba Village. The distance between Dongwa Village and Daiba Village is about 5 kilometers. The road connects four villages. You can walk or drive to visit and take pictures one by one. It takes about 1 hour to walk from the bottom to the top. Entering by car from the entrance of the village, the first thing to arrive is Dongwa Village at the foot of the mountain. There is a big stone called Dashimen. The hillside next to Dashimen is a suitable place for taking pictures. Here, you can take pictures of the beautiful scenery of the village built along the mountains. The back of the village is wrapped by cliffs, and at the top of the village is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. The scenery is fantastic and beautiful. Dongwa Village has a large population and is also a good place to stay. You can set up accommodation in the farmhouse here, and then walk or drive to the higher villages. It takes about 1 hour to walk to the higher places. Going up the mountain along the road is Yeri Village. There is an open barley field next to Yeri Village. You can often see scenes of Tibetan people busy in the fields, and the scene is peaceful and simple. In addition, there is a house in Yeri Village where the famous traveler Joseph Locke once lived for more than a year, but now it can only be visited outside. Continue to move forward, and after passing through Dari Village, there is a viewing platform with a wide field of view, which is suitable for taking pictures of the whole village. You can see the whole village and the fantastic rock wall behind it. All the houses are built with old wooden roofs and earthen walls. Wonderful place. After shooting the panorama, you can retreat back to Dongwa Village for accommodation. Due to the relatively remote terrain, Daiba Village has less scenery to see, so you can skip it. In addition to taking a lap in the afternoon, Zagana has a lot of content to look forward to. Every morning, there are clouds and mists lingering between the rock walls on the mountain, and the starry sky when the lights are dead at night is also beautiful and splendid, which is a good opportunity to take pictures. If you have enough time, you can also take 1-2 hours to climb the back mountain of Dongwa Village to see the temple on the top of the mountain. The houses passing by are all ancient buildings, and the wooden wedge-riveted structure is even more ancient and peculiar. If you are lucky, you can meet the kind-hearted local people, and you will be invited to your home to taste traditional food such as tsampa butter tea and experience the simplicity and enthusiasm of the local people. In addition, there is a two-day hiking route behind the village, which can lead to untouched lakes and stone forests, with pristine and beautiful scenery. However, this route is only suitable for outdoor enthusiasts and requires a night of camping. When walking this route, you can rent a horse in the village and ask a groom to lead the way. Generally, a horse costs about 150 yuan a day.
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8-Day Trip to Gannan | Cost BreakdownLast month, my friend and I spent 8 days in Gansu's Gannan, living neither extravagantly nor frugally, with an average cost of about 3000 yuan per person. Accommodation was roughly 600 yuan, transportation about 900 yuan, entrance fees around 200 yuan, meals approximately 700 yuan, and the remaining expenses were for miscellaneous items, all of which are per person costs (our trip was from June 7th to 15th). I. The main transportation was by plane, with the outbound flight from Urumqi in Xinjiang to Lanzhou, and the return flight from Chengdu to Guangzhou. The round-trip including tax and fuel was 230 yuan, purchased as part of China Southern Airlines' 'Travel Around China' package (4+1 group price of 3399 yuan, flew 11 times, visited Xinjiang, Gansu, Sichuan, Shanxi, Fujian, Hainan, Henan, and Liaoning). 1. Other transportation was mainly by bus and chartered car, with bus segments being: Lanzhou to Xiahe 80.5 yuan, Zoige to Chengdu 172 yuan, Xiahe to Hezuo 22 yuan, Hezuo to Diebu 72 yuan. 2. Chartered car segments were: Xiahe to Bajiaocheng 260 yuan, Diebu to Zhagana 150 yuan, Zhagana to Langmusi 150 yuan, Langmusi to Zoige 150 yuan, Zoige to the Yellow River's First Bend 400 yuan (got ripped off). II. Accommodation averaged about 600 yuan per person, mostly staying in standard rooms (we were two girls), between 100-250 yuan. Mid-June is not yet the peak tourist season for Gannan and Western Sichuan (July and August are), so accommodation prices were not very expensive. For example, we stayed at the Yanggongkuo Hotel in Xiahe for 146 yuan a night, at the Dawa Shengjie Homestay in Zhagana for 137 yuan a night, at the Linjiang Holiday Hotel in Langmusi for 171 yuan a night, at the 8090 Hotel in Zoige for 112 yuan a night, and at the Mingshanju Hotel in Chengdu, which was slightly more expensive, 238 yuan a night. III. The average cost of meals was about 700 yuan per person. We had a Tibetan meal in Xiahe, ate Tibetan fragrant pork in Zhagana for 90 yuan per jin, lamb soup for 100 yuan per jin, had two meals of yak meat hotpot in Langmusi, each costing 150 yuan and 162 yuan (group purchase package), and in Chengdu, since we stayed near Shuangliu Airport, we group purchased a Lin Hao Old Mother Rabbit Head package for 145 yuan. Overall, we did not deliberately save on food during the trip. IV. Other expenses were mainly taxi fares and the purchase of local specialties. This trip to Gannan and Western Sichuan was 8 days, but excluding the travel days, we actually only had 6 days. The cost feels similar to the off-season prices for traveling in Xinjiang (before going to Gansu, we spent 15 days in Yili and Turpan in Xinjiang, excluding the travel days, it was 13 days, with a total average cost of about 5000 yuan per person). Now, during the summer peak season, accommodation prices in Gannan have probably increased several times.HarperLncstr
Gannan Secret Realm: Exploring the Soul-Healing Land of GansuGannan, 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! 🧳🌄BECKETT MCCOY
Gannan tourism, regret knowing too late! Crossing the Lork Road||||||. Gannan tourism, regret knowing too late! Crossing the Lork Road|||🍀🍀🍀 In early summer in Gannan, snow may occasionally fall, which is a bit of a pleasant surprise ~ 🌸🌸🌸 For friends planning to visit Gannan this year: 1. The grass on the prairie has started to turn green, and the scenery will become more and more beautiful as time goes on, so you can plan your holiday now; 2. The period up to early September is a good time to visit Gannan, with July and August being the peak season, so you need to prepare in advance; 3. The average altitude of Gannan is over 3000 meters, so altitude sickness is relatively mild, no need to worry too much; 4. If you want to escape the summer heat, Gannan is a good choice, as the temperature is very cool and comfortable; ~ 🎈🎈🎈 Snow-capped mountains stand tall, lakes are scattered like stars, and majestic peaks and strange rocks form a temple of art. A strong cultural atmosphere, a land of faith. Gannan has a magical color of Middle-earth. - 🎬🎬🎬 Temperature & Accommodation & Clothing 1. There is a big temperature difference, so be prepared for sun protection and warmth, even in summer, you should have a thick coat for the morning and evening; 2. Accommodations along the way are quite convenient and not expensive; in terms of dining, Tibetan, Halal, or Sichuan cuisine are the main options, which are very convenient~ - 👉👉👉 Places in Gannan worth checking in: 1. Labrang Monastery 2. Zhagana 3. Langmu Temple 4. Lianbao Yeze 5. Tangke Yellow River First Bend 6. Meiren Grassland 7. Lork Road 8. Ganjia Secret Land 9. Seda 10. Guan'e Valley - 🆘🆘🆘 Departure & Transportation: 1. The general route in Gannan is to enter and exit through Lanzhou, and it's better to take a loop. You can also consider entering and exiting through Lanzhou and Chengdu, but a single line might mean missing some scenery; 2. Public transportation is not recommended, as it is very inconvenient. Self-driving or carpooling is the main way. - 🎬🎬🎬 Gannan 4-day loop: Day 1 Lanzhou--Ganjia Secret Land--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-Mila Ri Ba Buddha Pavilion-Lanzhou - 🌟🌟🌟 Gannan 5-day loop: Day1 Lanzhou-Ganjia Secret Land-Labrang Monastery-Xiahe Day2 Labrang Monastery-Sangke Grassland-Zhagana Day3 Flower Lake-Zoige Wetland-Yellow River First Bend-Tangke Day4 Tangke-Suo Ke Tibetan Monastery-Gahai Lake-Langmu Temple Day5 Langmu Temple-Mila Ri Ba Buddha Pavilion-Lanzhou - 👉👉👉 Gannan 6-day loop: D1. Lanzhou—Ganjia Secret Land—Labrang Monastery—Xiahe D2. Labrang Monastery—Sangke Grassland—Zhagana D.3 Zhagana—Zoige Flower Lake—Yellow River First Bend—Tangke D4. Tangke—Waqie Pagoda Forest—Lianbao Yeze—Aba D5. Awan Warehouse Wetland—Gahai Lake—Langmu Temple D6. Langmu Temple—Mila Ri Ba Buddha Pavilion—Linxia to Lanzhou - ❤️❤️❤️ Gannan classic 7-day (Seda version): D1 Lanzhou-Ganjia Secret Land-Labrang Monastery-Xiahe D2 Xiahe-Langmu Temple-Zhagana D3 Flower Lake-Zoige Grassland-Yellow River First Bend-Tangke D4 Waqie Pagoda Forest-Lianbao Yeze-Jiuzhi D5 Tibetan Zebra County-Seda Wuming Buddhist Institute D6 Seda in-depth tour-Jiuzhi-Maqu D7 Maqu-Mila Buddha Pavilion-Lanzhou ~ZAVIER HALE
The Road of RockReissue for Gannan From Shangri-La to Gannan, I still have to admit that I am just a weakling on the plateau. At the 3200-meter Norland camp, I vomited to the point of questioning life. But still, with the spirit of a chicken blood, I drove for 5 hours and completed the top-level self-driving route with the highest altitude of 4000 meters - The Road of Rock. The scenery is too good, the road is quite easy to drive, from Zhagana to Zagulu, you can see the natural wonders, majestic and perilous, so great and enchanting.TONY PARSONS
Gannan Travel Guide🚆 How to get there: ✈ Plane: It is recommended to fly to Lanzhou, car rental or group is convenient 🚄 Train: Lanzhou West Station is a high-speed rail station, Lanzhou Station is a train station, choose according to personal preference ✨ Travel guide: Sun protection: long clothes, trousers, hat👒, sunglasses🕶 Washing and care: facial cleanser, moisturizer, hydrating mask Electrical appliances: charger, power bank, camera📷, drone Medicine: motion sickness patch, high altitude sickness prevention💊, and other daily necessities Others: thermos cup🥛, U-shaped pillow, etc. Documents🎫: ID card, student card ⭕ Itinerary planning - First encounter with Gannan Four days and three nights: D1: Gathering day-Lanzhou city walk D2: Lanzhou-Labrang Monastery-Sangke Grassland-Diebu D3: Diebu-Zhagana-Flower Lake-Langmu Temple D4: Langmu Temple-Guomang Wetland-Milariba Buddha Pavilion ⭕ Xi'an departure bus tour Five days and four nights: D1: Xi'an-Wolf Crossing Wetland Grassland-Dangchang D2: Dangchang-Guan Goose Gully-Lazikou-Diebu D3: Zhagana-Ruoergai Grassland-Flower Lake-Langmu Temple D4: Langmu Temple-Sangke Grassland-Labrang Monastery-Lanzhou D5: Lanzhou-Lianhuo Expressway-Xi'an ⭕ Punch in the first bend of the Yellow River Five days and four nights: D1: Gathering day-Lanzhou city walk D2: Lanzhou-Labrang Monastery-Ganji Mystery-Xiahe D3: Xiahe-Sangke Grassland-Langmu Temple-First Bend of the Yellow River-Tangke Town D4: Tangke Town-Ruoergai Grassland-Flower Lake-Zhagana D5: Zhagana-Guomang Wetland-Bafang Thirteen Lanes-Lanzhou 🌟 Tips: Keep hydrated during the journey: Gannan's climate is relatively dry, carry a water cup with you Prevention of altitude sickness: Some areas of Gannan have a higher altitude, pay attention to the prevention of altitude sickness Ethnic costumes: Try local costumes in the scenic area and leave beautiful photos Car sharing: If you need to rent a car, consider sharing the cost Local food: Try local special food and experience the local flavor May every step you take in Gannan be an encounter, and every scenery be a heartthrob.🏞✨wren_3748
For a unique Labor Day travel experience, consider visiting an underrated and less crowded cityThis 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.aelin_6778
Depart from Chengdu to Gannan~ The beautiful scenery is on the way🗓Itinerary: On the first day of the holiday, depart from Chengdu, the first stop is planned to be Zhagana. Plan to take the Wenma Expressway and then pass through Hongyuan, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, and Zoige, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. Although I have taken this route many times, the scenery along the way has never disappointed. Set off early in the morning, and get on the Duwen Expressway in an hour. After passing Yingxiu, it rained heavily all the way, and the sky was still very gloomy when I arrived in Hongyuan County. Who knew that after having lunch in Hongyuan County at twelve o'clock, the sky suddenly cleared up. The sky after the heavy rain is especially beautiful. The mood is also as open as this vast grassland. 🌟Recommended classic scenic spots along the way: Hongyuan—Zoige Prairie First Bend of the Yellow River Hongyuan Moon Bay Emei Pond Flower Sea Scenic Area (I went there in June a few years ago, the flowers were in full bloom, there may not be many flowers this season)Mr. Floy Thiel DDS
Zhagana, the Secret Realm of Gannan, is a paradise on earthIt has been rated by an authoritative American travel magazine as "One of the 50 outdoor paradises of the world" and by China National Geography as: "The fourth most remarkable mountain in China that is not well-known." Explorer Joseph Rock called it "God's own garden." That place is Zhagana of the Die Mountain Range in Gannan. Zhagana, pronounced "zhā gǎ", is a Tibetan term meaning 'stone box'. Situated at the intersection of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the Loess Plateau, and the Sichuan Basin, the area is surrounded by mountains, resembling a natural stone city. Here you can find rugged peaks, deep and narrow canyons, pristine forests, and of course, remnants of Quaternary glacial landforms, making this land peaceful and beautiful. In Tibetan areas, people believe that every mountain is the dwelling of deities, and every stone possesses the spirit of life. It must have been the stunning beauty of Zhagana that intoxicated Nieganda Dawei during the mountain collapses and rock falls when he opened up Diebu, leaving behind a stone city in the vast mountains 28 kilometers away from the county town as his abode, where he placed his soul. As early as 1922, Joseph Rock, an American-born Austrian botanist and anthropologist, left his exploratory footprints in Zhagana. He later published photos and articles in the American 'National Geographic' magazine, providing rare material for James Hilton's creation of 'Lost Horizon'. 'I have never seen such a beautiful scene in my life. If the author of Genesis had seen the beauty of Diebu, he would have placed the birthplace of Adam and Eve here. Diebu shocked me; its vast forests are like a botanical museum, absolutely virgin land. It will become a paradise for nature lovers and all sightseers.' — Joseph Rock If there is any time that can light up all the beauty of Zhagana at once, it is only at sunrise. Every morning, as the dawn light strengthens, the clouds around the snow-capped mountains turn into a translucent, dreamy gold, the hazy valleys slowly unveil their veils, revealing vibrant colors and the tenderness of new life. Such a sight, if seen once in a lifetime, would make the journey worthwhile. In the afternoon, the setting sun shines down from the mountains, casting a golden glow over the mountains and primitive villages. In the distance, it is unclear whether it is clouds or mist that shroud the mountains, and one can't help but think of a line from a Tang poem: 'Layers of peach and plum blossoms on the mountain, smoke from households amidst the clouds.' The best viewing spot: The viewing platform at the commanding height of Bada Village is the best place in Zhagana to watch the sunrise, not only overlooking the entire valley but also seeing the most beautiful angle of the sunrise. Xian Nv Tan near Dari Village is a wide meadow under the peaks of Zhagana. Come spring and summer, the flowers bloom like a tapestry, surrounded by green trees, stunning at first glance. This place echoes the Dari viewing platform, offering a panoramic view of the entire Zhagana peaks and the four villages. It is the best spot in Zhagana to watch the sunset. Xian Nv Lake is a lake in Zhagana, not very large, only a few dozen square meters, with clear and calm waters. From the entrance of the scenic area to Xian Nv Lake, it is about 3 kilometers, with two sections of plank roads. You can ride a horse along the path next to the first section of the plank road to Xian Nv Tan, but the plank road from Xian Nv Tan to Xian Nv Lake can only be walked. The canyons here are also excellent hiking routes, with streams, waterfalls, stone forests, and Buddhist temples along the way, all offering surprises.Layla.Morris^21
Zha Ga NaIn Tibetan, it means 'stone box'. The terrain is both like a large-scale giant palace and a naturally built rock wall. If you want to see the beautiful Zha Ga Na, you have to go early to the viewing platform at the high point of Zha Ga Na, wait for the sunrise, and you can see the full view of Zha Ga Na and the village with curling smoke. Zha Ga Na has a steep mountain, surrounded by clouds and mist, like a fairyland. Inside the Tibetan village, various production activities such as nomadic, farming, hunting, and logging are reasonably matched and complement each other, becoming a scene of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. After going down the mountain, walk along the plank road, climb up to the Fairy Beach, if you have the strength and time, spend another 40 yuan to take a scenic ride to places like 'Tiger's Mouth' and 'One Line Sky', remind you that, 'Fairy Lake' is an independent route, it takes an hour to walk one way!HALLIE HAYES
A Colorful Scroll on the Plateau: Gannan, where you can let yourself roam free on the grasslandsGannan, a secret paradise praised by 'National Geographic' as a must-visit destination in one's lifetime, what exactly is its charm? Although it is not Tibet, it is better than Tibet, without the daunting high altitudes or the treacherous roads. Here, you can experience the rich Tibetan culture, feel the simplicity and mystery; you can also enjoy the stunning natural scenery, as if you are in the midst of a magnificent painting. What's more precious is that the place is not crowded with tourists, allowing you to fully enjoy the tranquility and beauty of this secret land. Coming to Gannan is like entering a fairyland on earth, making people linger and yearn for more. Indeed, it is a place one must visit in their lifetime. Location of the scenic area: Southwest of Gansu Province Transportation guide: Fly to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport from all over the country 🚀 🌄🎒 🌄 DAY 1: Lanzhou ➜ Labrang Monastery ➜ Sangke Grassland ➜ Langmusi Town 🏨 Overnight: Langmusi Town 🌅 DAY 2: Langmusi Town ➜ Zhagana ➜ Dangchang 🏨 Overnight: Dangchang 🌤 DAY 3: Dangchang ➜ Guan'e Valley ➜ Lanzhou ⚠️Travel Tips for Gannan ❗️Gannan is located on the plateau, with a large temperature difference between day and night, so you need to wear fleece, thin sweaters or jackets in the morning and evening! ❗️Due to the high altitude, the ultraviolet rays are strong, so be sure to bring sun hats, sunglasses, and other sun protection items! It's also best to wear long sleeves and pants in the summer!LINCOLN REEVES
National Day Gannan Travel Guide | Golden Autumn Gannan 4-Day Guide | Must play like this in GannanHalf of the 'Mysterious Gannan' is the scenery, half is the faith💕 Let's set off on National Day👣, go to Gannan, this niche secret place to appreciate the beauty of Gannan, go to see the grassland🍀, lakes, temples, go to see the beautiful and mysterious holy paradise🔥, go to see the holy land known as 'Pure Land of the World'🌟 . ✈Transportation ✅It is recommended to start from Lanzhou, high-speed rail and airplanes are very convenient ✅Many roads in Gannan area are mountain roads, if you are not good at driving, it is recommended to charter a car . 💡Must Check-in Itinerary💡 ❤Namo Grand Canyon + Fairy Beach Light Hiking ❤Zha Ga Na sunset morning fog, watch the ancient village fireworks ❤Experience the coffee shop in Langmu Temple ❤Gan Jia Secret Horse Riding Experience ❤Go to the depths of Baishi Cliff to feed ground squirrels ❤Stack NiMa pile by the lake of Lianbao Yeze ❤Check in the sunset of the first bay of the Yellow River . ✅Gannan 4 days and 3 nights 🚘Day1 Lanzhou—Hezuo (Mila Ribafoge)—Zha Ga Na 🚘Day2 Zha Ga Na—Xia Du Ku—Hua Lake—Geerdi Temple (Canyon)—Langmu Temple 🚘Day3 Langmu Temple—Ga Hai—Sangke Grassland—Labrang Monastery—Xiahe 🚘Day4 Xiahe County—Gan Jia Secret—Lanzhou . ⭕Attractions Introduction⭕ 📍Labrang Monastery, World Cultural Heritage, one of the six major monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism Gelug Sect, a large-scale temple, let you appreciate the profoundness of Tibetan religious culture. 📍Gan Jia Secret Under the high blue sky and white clouds, grasslands, lakes, snow mountains, temples, each place is full of mysterious and beautiful colors. Baishi Cliff, Baishi Cliff Cave, Octagonal Ancient City, Gan Jia Grassland, horse riding on the grassland is super awesome 📍Zha Ga Na The natural scenery is poetic and picturesque, like a fairyland in the world, a combination of pastoral scenery and plateau scenery, the nearby Lasang Temple, known for its golden top, can be reached by car 📍Langmu Temple Langmu Temple is a small town, known as the Eastern Switzerland, with a small stream of Bailong River separating Gansu and Sichuan, Gansu Sai Chi Temple is built on the mountain and is more luxurious 📍Lianbao Yeze The real version of the World of Warcraft, the rugged mountains and the famous lakes scattered all over, the sunset lake is the most classic sunset spot 📍The first bay of the Yellow River Nine Bends At the junction of Gansu and Sichuan, it is the first turning point of the Yellow River, located in the Ruoergai Grassland, the scenery is very beautiful 📍Langmu Temple: World Tibetan Studies, has the world's longest prayer wheel corridor, the explanation is the monks in the temple, many have accents must listen carefully 📍Sangke Grassland: Although it is a free scenic spot, the scenery is very beautiful, taking National Highway 316 back to Xiahe will pass through the entire Sangke Grassland . 🏠About Accommodation (Comfortable Accommodation/Luxury Accommodation) 📍Lanzhou: Star Journey, Vienna / Yado s 📍Xiahe: Sangzhu Hotel / Tianzhu Hotel 📍Zha Ga Na: Diebu Herdsmen, Tibetan Home / Cloud Above Beauty Residence 📍Langmu Temple: Zhuzong Hotel / Langmu Temple International Hotel 📍Beautiful Campsite: Ganjia Ecological Campsite, Ami Gonghong Ranch, Nuoerdan Campsite, Ruoergai Cloud Tour Starry Sky ⭐Ps: Gannan is in the Tibetan area and the accommodation environment is relatively poor, everyone should check the hotel environment online in advance when booking a hotel. .Jetsetter Gastronomer
Departing from Xi'an on May Day, embark on a unique and pure journey to Gannan!!In this land with an average altitude of 2900 meters, you can encounter grasslands, lakes, snow-capped mountains, seas of flowers, wetlands, forests, rivers, temples, blue skies and white clouds, fluttering prayer flags, and Tibetan charm. All your beautiful imaginations can be met in Gannan. The itinerary includes options for coach & car, two different ways to enjoy the trip, and you can freely choose the way to play according to your schedule. 🌈First stop on the itinerary is a city walk in Lanzhou, checking in with the Northwest flavor🌈Sangke Grassland - an endless meadow where you can ride horses 🌈Zhagana - a natural stone city, God's Eden Flower Lake🌈Ruoergai Wetland, encountering the distant Black-necked Crane 🌈Labrang Monastery - a world center of Tibetan studies, experiencing the profound Tibetan culture 🌈Langmu Temple - the Oriental Switzerland, a miniature version of Shangri-La 🌈Anduo Hezuo Monastery's Milarepa Buddha Pavilion - a resplendent Tibetan studies museum 🏨Carefully selected comfortable accommodations along the way, ensuring a comfortable stay. 💰Admission fees: A: Labrang Monastery 40 yuan (entrance to the hall)|Students 20 yuan B: Zhagana 80 yuan|Students 40 yuan C: Flower Lake 105 yuan|Students 75 yuan D: Langmu Temple 30 yuan|Students half price E: Milarepa Buddha Pavilion 20 yuan|Students 10 yuan ⚠️Warm tips for essential items: 1️⃣Gannan is a plateau region with strong ultraviolet radiation, remember to protect yourself from the sun, and be aware of the large temperature difference between day and night, around 5-18°C! 2️⃣Clothing: For travel between April and May, it is recommended to prepare clothes for both spring and winter, lightweight down jackets, windbreakers, and thin outerwear with long sleeves for the daytime 3️⃣Shoes: Comfortable sports shoes/hiking shoes are both suitable 4️⃣Thermal water bottle: When going out for a trip, it is recommended to drink hot water throughout the journey 5️⃣Electronic payment is available, but also carry a small amount of cash 6️⃣Sun protection: hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, face masksTrailblazingExplorer
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Zhagana, as the main drama of this trip to Gannan, gave us enough surprise and pleasure. It is simply beautiful, especially when you climb up and look at the scattered houses and the ethereal white clouds, as if you have entered a paradise. A place of great love.
The scenery in Zagana is beautiful. If you have enough time, it is recommended to stay for one night and find a higher place to see the whole picture of the village. Rock Road, a few kilometers to the top of the mountain is not very good, but the scenery is excellent, it is a worthwhile trip!
This trip to Gannan on May 1st is very unforgettable. Most of the most beautiful scenery is on the road, so it is too important to have a reliable driver. Thanks to the driver Li, who is high in car skills, sincere and enthusiastic, and thoughtful service. It is a good travel experience.
Personally feel very good, although the scenery is April, the grass is not green, but the scenery is as beautiful. Encountered the simple and kind local villagers, the traveler's home where the scenic spot was entered, the room location was very good, that is, the proprietress did not speak integrity, and said that the floor heating was turned off before the check-in. It may be that we turned off the heating in the middle of the night. Breakfast is also very unpalatable, thanks to our outside to pack ramen. But it did not affect the beauty of Zhagana. The only downside is that there are too few warning signs in the scenic spot, a bit awkward
1. Zhagana is worthy of being a pure land on the earth. From every different place to observe, you can get a different beautiful experience, which makes people intoxicated. 2. Staying at the B&B at night, the landlord was very enthusiastic, the room had electric heating and air conditioning, and stayed for one night, very warm and comfortable.
not bad. It's easy to have altitude sickness. I didn't go up, I just played down. The Fairy Beach is really good and the children have fun. It's just that the highest peak is more than 4,000 meters. The round-trip time is too long. If you ride a horse, it costs 700 yuan. It's really not cheap.