Gannan is an ancient history book, a dazzling pearl

👍Highly recommended: National Geographic says it's a place you must visit once in your lifetime. This extremely niche travel destination, located in Gansu, is truly a treasure trove of secrets. 🧳Pre-trip preparation: Spring comes a bit late in Gannan, with temperatures rising in May, green grass carpeting the fields, and wildflowers blooming, making it very suitable for travel. However, due to the high altitude, it's also necessary to bring a thick coat. You must see these fairy-tale landscapes! Gannan's Secret Realm The green here seems to heal the soul, and just gazing at the beautiful scenery from afar makes you forget all your worries. This area is divided into three main attractions: the Octagonal City, Baishi Cliff, and Baishi Cliff Temple. Labrang Monastery This is one of the six major monasteries of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism, acclaimed as the 'World's Tibetan Academy'. You cannot wear skirts or shorts inside the monastery, but you can rent a set of Tibetan clothes locally and enter the temple. Sangke Grassland It takes about 20 minutes to get from Labrang Monastery to Sangke Grassland. At an altitude of 4000 meters on the Sangke Grassland, you step on the grassland and look up to the vast sky. Self-driving the Rock Road Joseph Rock came to China in the early 20th century, traveling from the town of Zagulu by the Tao River, crossing the Guanggai Mountain through Chebagou to reach Diebu Zhagana. This famous self-driving route is known as Rock's Road. Zhagana Pure, primitive, and tranquil, all the beauty can be seen here. The villages of Dongwa, Yeri, Dari, and Daiba, built along the mountain, have wooden walkways and viewing platforms, allowing for multi-faceted, full-angle views. 🗓Itinerary: D1 Lanzhou - Gannan Secret Realm (Baishi Cliff, Octagonal Ancient City) D2 Gannan Secret Realm - Labrang Monastery - Sangke Grassland Amigonghong Ranch D3 Amigonghong Ranch - Awan Warehouse Wetland Huergoriji Viewing Platform - Jiuzhi County D4 Jiuzhi County - Lianbao Yezhe - Tangke Town D5 Tangke Town - Zhagana D6 Zhagana (Fairy Beach, Mid-Mountain Walkway and Viewing Platform) D7 Zhagana - Guanggai Mountain Rock's Road - Zagulu - Hezuo City D8 Hezuo City - Bingling Temple Grottoes - Lanzhou ✅Must Experience: Must-recommend fairy-tale accommodation 🏨Xiahe Gannan Ecological Campsite: Absolutely makes the entire trip shine, recommended room type 'Mountain View'. The tent is comfortable with bedding and sufficient heating, rooted in the vast grassland, backed by majestic mountains, awesome! 🏨Amigonghong Ranch Hotel: The whole hotel is a large grassland ranch, with the Amigonghong sacred mountain in the distance, where you can enjoy a whole roasted lamb or a small hot pot. 📍Detailed address: Gannan·Gansu