Gannan Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Visiting a local mountain festival

Sometimes you're just at the right place at the right time. During our roadtrip in South-Gansu, we climbed a mountain and found out about the local Tibetan festival, that occurs for one week during August. We tried some homemade food and had a chat waiting for the sunset. We even met a guy from Xi'An who travels there every summer. Where? Zhagana offers a stunning landscape, forests and small villages. Locals do both farming and pasturing work in Zhagana. The best season to visit is from May to October. Summer is the best time to go as everything turns to green, winter gets cold! ⭐ While visiting Zhagana, there are many opportunities to experience the local culture. Just walk around and see what happens. 😊 Enjoy your trip! 🚐 Zhagana is better for a car trip. 🎫 Entrance fee is around 20 RMB. #tibet #village #historicculture#summervacation#hikingtrails

Zha (g) is an ancient city in Yiwa Township, located more than 30 kilometers northwest of Diebu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province. The Tibetan language means Shizizi. The terrain is like a giant palace with a large scale and a natural rock wall. Zha That the mountain is steep, misty, like a fairyland. A variety of production activities such as nomadic, farming, hunting and plucking in the Tibetan village are rationally matched and complemented, which has become a model for people to live in harmony with nature. Zhana in Yiwow Township, Diebu County, Gansu Province is a Tibetan language, meaning Shizizi. Zhaqin Mountain is located in Yiwa Township, 34 kilometers northwest of Diebu County. It is a complete natural Shicheng custom. It is called the "King of the King". The terrain is like a giant palace with a large scale, and a complete ancient city built by natural rock walls. Zhengbei is a majestic, majestic and glorious mountain with a gleaming peak. The ancient name "Shijing Mountain" has its name because of its gray-white rock. It is famous for its easy-reflecting light in the east; the rocky wall in the east rises into the sky, and the clouds are haunted; The pinnacles rise from the ground, and they stand together to form a stone gate; then south to the east wow, the Naga area, the cliffs stand, the clear stream rises and falls, the water mill flywheel, the flow continues. The mountain is steep and beautiful, like a large-scale stone palace. Although this paradise was named as the birthplace of Adam and Eve as early as nearly a hundred years ago, it is still a virgin land.

2024 Gannan Travel New Routes, Tested Itinerary Included

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

Life Advice: Be sure to visit Gannan in the fall

Life Advice: Be sure to visit Gannan in the fall. If the summer in Gannan is the best choice for a pilgrimage, then the autumn in Gannan is a sleeping beauty! When the summer crowds fade away, all the beauty is yours to enjoy alone. Gannan Southwestern part of Gansu With an average altitude of 3000 meters, it's not as high as Tibet, but Gannan has everything else that Tibetan areas offer, including the best educational institutions in the Tibetan region, the most authentic Tibetan Buddhism culture, and the essence of nomadic culture and the most primitive ethnic customs. Best time to enjoy autumn: September - early October *Scenic spots not to be missed Zhagana In the golden autumn of Zhagana, the mountains are covered with colorful forests, and brilliant yellow leaves can be seen everywhere. With the high sky and light clouds, the colorful autumn leaves, the pure and vast snow mountains, the scenery intoxicates people. Sangke Grassland In the golden autumn, the Sangke Grassland is filled with an intense gold that seems to melt into the eye. The Sangke Reservoir ripples with clear waves, resembling a colorful painting. Labrang Monastery Known as the 'World's Tibetan Academy,' it has a complete Tibetan Buddhism teaching system, and thousands of monks study and meditate here. Langmu Monastery Without the summer crowds, the monastery becomes even more tranquil. Monks quietly chant scriptures and pray, and devout believers circumambulate the mountains, water, and stupas. Namo Grand Canyon Trekking through the canyon is the best way to enter the autumn of Gannan. The Namo Grand Canyon, hidden deep in the Gerdie Monastery, exudes a primitive and wild natural atmosphere. 4-Day Itinerary Recommendation D1: From all over the country to Lanzhou, gather in Zhagana D2: Lanzhou → Labrang Monastery → Sangke Grassland → Diebu County → Zhagana D3: Zhagana → Flower Lake → Zoige Grassland → Langmu Monastery D4: Langmu Monastery → Lanzhou, disband 7-Day Itinerary Recommendation Labrang Monastery D1: From all over the country to Lanzhou, gather all day D2: Lanzhou → Labrang Monastery → Gannan Secret Realm → Xiahe County D3: Xiahe → Guomang Wetland → Zhagana D4: Zhagana sunrise → Flower Lake → Zoige Grassland → First Bend of the Yellow River → Tangke Town D5: Tangke Town → Lianbaoyeze → Aba County D6: Aba County → Hongyuan Grassland → Gerdie Monastery → Langmu Town D7: Langmu Monastery sunrise → Lanzhou If your eyes Are tired of the monotonous green of summer, then come to Gannan in the fall~ Let the colorful autumn brighten your eyes

The Largest Monastery Outside of Tibet

Situated in southern Gansu, Labrang Monastery in Xiahe is the largest Tibetan monastery outside of Tibet. First founded in 1709, at its peak it hosted over 3,600 monks. Included in your entrance fee is a guided tour with an English speaking monk. You will walk through the temples and learn the history of the area. You should be lucky enough to enter the main temple during prayer time and witness the incredible chanting and humming it over 100 monks in unison. After exploring inside the monastery, it is well worth walking around the the kora circuit. This is the pathway on the outside of the monastery walls which contains the prayer wheels. Hundreds of Tibetan pilgrims at a time walk this circuit in a clockwise circle. You’ll hear the constant chants, see their gorgeous traditional Tibetan clothing and even witness some pilgrims and monks prostrating as they walk. To get to Labrang you need to get to the capital of Gansu, Lanzhou and then catch a 4 hour bus south to Xiahe. #historicplaces

Labrang Tibetan Monastery in South-Gansu

About 1 km west from Xiahe County in the Gannan Prefecture, Gansu Province, lies the Labrang Monastery. A nice place in the hearts of the Tibetans, it stands by the Daxia River and faces the Dragon Mountain. The monastery is famous for its Tibetan culture, imposing Buddhist structures and the long corridor of prayer wheels. It is a holy place where Buddhism followers learn the essence of Buddhism. During its peak, there were over four thousand monks. Labrang Monastery boasts the longest corridor of prayer wheels over the world, with over 1,700 scripture wheels. ℹ️ Chinese name: 拉卜楞寺 🚐 How to get there? From Lanzhou, visitors can catch a direct bus at Lanzhou South Coach Station to Xiahe County. From other counties like Linxia or Hezuo, there are buses to Xiahe every day. 🎫 Admission Fee 40RMB for visiting several main halls. Otherwise, you can tour the grounds for free. 🛕I recommend spending at least 3-5 hours in the monastery, as it's really huge and impressive. You can also walk the nearby grassland. #tibet#monastery#culturetrip #summervacation#hikingtrails

Do you know where the longest corridor in the world is? This Gannan self-driving tour, in addition to Zhabei that I am most worthy of thinking is this world-class top Tibetan school! It has the longest corridor in the world! No matter which country the locals take, they will take time to worship here every year! When you come here, time seems to be quiet, no distractions! Address is located in Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, 200km from Lanzhou! From Lanzhou, it takes 4.5h to drive! The road is very good, the whole process can also take the provincial highway! Or take a direct bus in Lanzhou District! Introduction Strictly speaking, this is not just a temple, it retains the most complete teaching system of Tibetan Buddhism in the country. Most of the monks came to the temple when they were seven or eight years old. After 12 years of study, they were counted as learning. It was not like learning, but also a lifelong practice.

Labrang Monastery, located in Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, is one of the six monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is known as the World Tibetan Academy. Xiahe has only one broad main street, one side is Labrang Monastery and the other side is city. But this street has no boundaries, just like the life and beliefs of the Xiahe people. In history, the Labrang Monastery is known as the 108-genus temple (in fact, it is much larger than this number), and it is the political and religious center of Gannan. Up to now, Labrang Monastery has retained the best Tibetan Buddhist teaching system in the country. The monks who practice here are from a few years old to several decades old. Apart from the typical Tibetan temple features, Labrang Monastery is best known for its longest corridor in the world. There are more than 1,700 prayer barrels around the temple, stretching for 3.5 kilometers.

Langmu Temple | Gannan must pass the pilgrimage site Some people say "Do not come to Langmu Temple, equal to not to Gannan", which shows the importance of this Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Gannan. Langmu Temple is generally planned to travel in Gannan or North Sichuan. It is close to the Gannan Labrang Monastery to the north and the Zoige Grassland to the south. [Recommended travel itinerary] arrive at Langmu Temple at noon on the first day. In the afternoon, visit the Gedi Temple in Sichuan, then walk to the Bailongjiang Gorge and stay in the town at night. The next morning, I went to the Gandan Sai Chi Temple in Gansu. After that, you can take the Noons shuttle bus to leave Langmu Temple and go to other attractions in Gannan. [What can I experience here? 1 Langmu Temple Riding Langmu Temple There is a horse-riding tour nearby. The horse team has a consultation shop in the town. The price ranges from 150-400 yuan. The horse-riding destination includes the source of Bailongjiang and Hongshi. Cliffs, flowers and other places. 2 Langmu Temple celestial burial is biased toward Gansu in Langmu Temple. There is a celestial burial platform on the back hill of Saiji Temple. The celestial burial in this area is more open and can be viewed by tourists. If you have the consent of your family, you can take pictures. 3 Turning the mountains and turning the water to the stupa Tibetan people's devout faith is the snow lotus in the sky, full of pure to pure. They are kind and simple, and they only turn for the faith. An ancient turn of the road outside Xiahe Labrang Monastery is a lap I have to go to the Labrang Monastery every time. This is also one of my favorite temples.

Langmusi-Maqu-Zhouqu-Zhuoni-Lintan-Luqu-Diebu-Xiahe-Hezuo trip

🚗🚗🚗Travel Itinerary: Day1: Labrang Monastery→Sangke Grassland→Ganjia Secret Land Day2: Baishiya→Red Sect Temple→Daxia River Day3: The First Bend of the Yellow River→Awan Cang Wetland→Maqu The First Bend of the Yellow River Scenic Area Day4: Niangma Temple→Ximeiduo He Tang→Maqu Grassland Day5: Langmusi→Bailong River Grand Canyon→Aba Prefecture Namo Grand Canyon Day6: Zhagana→Dari Viewing Platform→Lazikou Day7: Milarepa Buddha Pavilion→Meiren Grassland→Hezuo Monastery

Planning early for a budget-friendly trip during the mini-holiday can really save money

The May Day mini-holiday should be arranged in advance❗️Already looking forward to the May Day holiday🙆 The weather is getting better and better🌞, and the desire to go out and play can't be contained anymore👨‍👨‍👦‍👦 · If you want to have fun without the crowds, then I suggest you visit Gannan🌈 It offers great value for money, with few people and beautiful scenery! . 🚗4-day and 4-night itinerary: 🎈D0: Gather in Lanzhou (make your own way to the hotel and check in) 🎈D1: Lanzhou — Milarepa's Grotto — Laojun Mountain — Zhagana 🎈D2: Zhagana — Xiaodukou — Flower Lake — First Bend of the Yellow River — Tangke 🎈D3: Tangke — Langmu Temple — Sangke Grassland — Xiahe 🎈D4: Xiahe County — Labrang Monastery — Ganjia Secret Land — Lanzhou . 📷Must-visit attractions📷 🔥Labrang Monastery 🐾Recommendation Index: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Rich in Tibetan Buddhist culture🔍 One of the six main monasteries of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism; home to the world's longest prayer wheel corridor; stunning architecture🏠 A great spot for cultural and scenic photography🎥 🔥Zhagana 🐾Recommendation Index: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 One of China's top ten lesser-known peaks🗻 Breathtaking sunrises and sunsets🌇 Great hiking scenery🚶 A snapshot here is like a masterpiece📷 🔥Langmu Temple 🐾Recommendation Index: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Langmu Temple is actually the name of a town🏰 The Bailong River runs through the town🌊 The Sertri Monastery is located north of the river in Gansu👈 The Gerdeng Monastery is located south of the river in Sichuan👈 The morning mist and cooking smoke envelop the town🌃 The temple complex soars through the clouds, perched on the hillside⛺ 🔥Sangke Grassland 🐾Recommendation Index: 🌟🌟🌟 From Langmu Temple to Xiahe, you must cross the Sangke Grassland🍃 The meadow grassland stretches as far as the eye can see🎄 This is the natural pasture of the Tibetan people🐮 The grassland is dotted with herds of cattle and sheep🐑 A pure and beautiful natural landscape 🔥Ruoergai Flower Lake 🐾Recommendation Index: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 China's most beautiful wetland, Flower Lake on the grassland💐 Every summer, the grasslands are lush, the sky is blue, and the lakeside is filled with colorful flowers🌺 . ⚠️Transportation & Accommodation & Clothing: 1⃣The Gannan route generally starts from Lanzhou🎈 and eventually returns to Lanzhou🎀 2⃣Typically, a 3-7 day trip is recommended🎡 In this area, self-driving or carpooling is common, as public transportation is very inconvenient🚏🚏 3⃣There is a big temperature difference🎪 Be prepared for sun protection and warmth, even in summer, you should have a thick coat for the mornings and evenings👔 4⃣Accommodation along the way is quite convenient🏤 and not expensive; in terms of dining, Tibetan meals, halal meals, or Sichuan cuisine are the main options, and they are very convenient~

The charm and dignity of the golden dome

Seeing the tall and solemn Hehao Tower, the architectural structure is simple, the lower part is round, the treasure bottle and the tower are dazzling scenery. We walked into the square base part, inside is the scripture corridor. Turning the scriptures in the "belly" of the white tower is my first time. (Dehe Warehouse) Langmu Temple has good feng shui, surrounded by red rocks, overlapping peaks, green pines and cypresses in the mountains, green grass at the foot of the mountains, clear river water, unique scenery, coupled with unique architectural style, golden and brilliant, making the natural landscape here even more magnificent and charming. Walking up the slope on the east side, we saw the Great Cathedral, sitting north to south, with a larger platform in front, which is one of the main buildings here; the south side of the Great Cathedral is a small hill, full of trees on the hill, known as "Debate Forest". The top of the Great Cathedral has three layers of golden domes, a large pillar on one layer of steps, with curtains on top, the background is a gray-blue bottom flower pattern, in the middle of the pattern is a small pattern of Dharma instruments in the large white bottom central part, this row of patterns is nine pictures, the middle is the typical Tibetan Buddhism Logo of the double sheep kneeling Dharma. The outer eaves of the second floor are also curtains hanging down, the patterns on top are interesting, nine arrangements, each one is a "ten-phase freedom" picture; I searched online: this picture is composed of 10 symbols (3 shapes and 7 Sanskrit letters), which can be understood as the symbols of Mount Sumeru and various parts of the human body symbolized by 10 symbols, such as: half a sun pattern represents wisdom, a red dot represents the body, and a flame-like shape represents emptiness; in short, it has the highest sacred meaning and incomparably huge mysterious power, I think it's mysterious! The "rooms" on both sides of the hall are small in scale, and the curtain patterns are white and blue, which look good. All the color combinations here look very harmonious, solemn and quiet, and they look like new decorations. There seems to be a large row of red stones on the small hilltop in the distance on the east side of the hall, arranged like "city walls" or "screens", which are rare Danxia landform red cliffs, the color of which varies with the angle of the shining sunlight, which is also magical! Very suitable for taking pictures. There are relatively few tourists here, we went up close, admired the murals at the entrance of the Great Cathedral, recognized including: the Four Great Heavenly Kings, and the "Four Combination Picture" composed of elephants + monkeys + rabbits + birds, another picture is the "Ten Elephant Picture" often seen in Tibetan Buddhist temples - a monkey leading the way in front, followed by an elephant and a monk, winding up the road, interestingly, the color of the elephant gradually lightens with the height, finally the elephant at the high place becomes completely white, and the monk? Finally, he rode on the back of the white elephant and ascended along the rainbow road! This represents the nine stages of learning Buddhism, too vivid! Enter the interior of the hall to take off your shoes, no photography allowed. The decoration inside the shop is the same as the hall of Labrang Monastery, with pillars, hanging sutra umbrellas, and the carpet seats where the monks sit, and the high master's seat in the middle. This hall is relatively bright, compared with Labrang Monastery, the reason is that a large part of all the decoration colors is orange, and the rest are mixed with gold ribbons, the carpet seats are not only ocher, but also orange, the decoration wrapping of the pillars is also orange as the base color, so it appears vibrant and not so dim. Next to the Living Buddha's seat are exquisite statues of the Living Buddhas of all generations, as well as large photos of the ninth, tenth, and eleventh Panchen Lamas, for believers to pay their respects. It is said that the first Living Buddha of this (Saiche) temple, Jiang Can Sang Ge, was intelligent and virtuous, and he obtained the highest degree and honor in the Buddhist world--Chewa. Although the scale and fame of Langmu Temple are not as great as those of Labrang Monastery, the prestige of the presiding officer is very great, and his status among the Living Buddhas in Tibet is second only to the Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama. The northwest side of the Great Cathedral is a high ground, where several halls are located, built according to the slope, with a strong sense of hierarchy. We got up to the first level platform, looking up at the five large golden dome buildings above, very beautiful and majestic, adding to the sacredness of Langmu Temple. I like to take pictures in front of the Bianma Wall, because the first time I saw this kind of wall was in the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, so for me, this is a prominent feature of Tibetan Buddhist architecture. From here down to the Debate Forest on the south side of the Great Cathedral, around a circle is a tall cypress tree, in the sun, the open field is sitting more than 70 monks wearing ocher robes, they are listening to the master's lecture; the master sits in a sunshade pavilion, next to a "secretary"-like monk. There is a hall under the slope on the south side - the Hall of the Horse-headed Ming King; the main merits of the Horse-headed Ming King are: subduing Rakshasa, ghosts, gods, and all the demons of the Eight Parts of the Heavenly Dragon, eliminating the ignorance of karma, plague, suffering, avoiding all evil curses and evil methods, etc.; it is said that his face is very fierce. Before leaving Langmu Temple, I went to the scripture room outside to turn the scripture drum again! Not for entertainment, but a physical "goodbye"! Compared with Labrang Monastery, I still like Langmu Temple to see this "miniature" temple, coupled with the surrounding natural scenery, it is not too much to call it "Little Switzerland".

The Sangke Grassland on the plateau is stunningly beautiful

After returning from Labrang Monastery to Xiahe County, I passed through the main street and remembered there was a 'Labrang Westland Grand Hotel'—I passed it on the way here, a five-story building with glass walls, looking quite fashionable. In fact, the county is not very large, with a population of less than 90,000. Once out of the county, the car headed west directly to Sangke Grassland, just in time to digest after a meal! This was a planned trip. The Sangke Grassland is only about a dozen kilometers away from Xiahe County. Although I was dozing off, I couldn't bear to miss the beautiful scenery outside the car window. What does 'embracing nature' mean? It starts with your eyes first! Outside the car window is the vast grassland, with the road extending into the distance through the middle of the large meadow. Looking around, the green grass is tinged with yellow, the season of harvest, and also the season for tourists to view the autumn. Some areas are already covered in yellow, the sections of the low slopes where the sunlight is best. The grassland is not flat; the terrain is undulating, mostly gentle slopes, so there is a sense of layering, or rather, a 'curvy' beauty. In the distance are rolling hills, with more mountains behind them, looking very far away, like on the horizon, connected with large clouds, giving an endless visual experience. In the grassland, dots of cattle and sheep are scattered—black dots, white dots, what a great pasture! No wonder people in Gansu like to eat beef noodles; the free-range environment here is good, the cattle must be in a good mood, and certainly robust! In no time, we arrived at a scenic spot in the vast Sangke Grassland, which covers an area of about 70 square kilometers and is said to have several attractions, including a wetland park. The scenic spot we passed through is actually the 'Tashi Grassland Happy Camp'. I hurried off the bus for a stroll. I like this environment, looking into the distance, seeing green, breathing the air with the most natural 'flavor', finding the space with the most sense of freedom. We also enjoyed free treatment. Actually, for the camp, it is more suitable for young people to 'check in'. Here, there are tents set up, wooden pavilions for resting and strolling, and an arched passageway—a tunnel shape, with colorful prayer flags and white hadas hanging all over the metal frame, which can be seen when passing by on the road, very beautiful and dazzling. Especially when the wind is strong that day, the prayer flag fabric is light and thin, all blown in one direction by the wind, neat and uniform. Walking through the arched corridor of prayer flags, I wrapped my head well, the colorful prayer flags around me rustled in the wind, and I couldn't miss the bright colors of the 'time-space tunnel' here, took photos, very beautiful—'Prayer Flag Tunnel'! The prayer flags in blue, white, red, green, and yellow are printed with Buddha's teachings and images, which is the most typical style of the Tibetan area, not for beautifying the environment, but for praying for blessings and disaster relief. Nearby stands a large stone monument over 4 meters high, with the front inscribed 'Sangke Grassland Altitude Three Thousand Meters', and the back: Sangke Grassland is 13 kilometers west of Xiahe County, Gannan State, part of the Dajutan Grassland in Sangke Township, surrounded by mountains, with a wide and flat highland grassland in the middle, famous in the northwest Tibetan area for its excellent pastures and for historically holding grand Tibetan Buddhist religious activities. We strolled in the grass, the dense little grasses not growing tall, but forming an endless green carpet, a vibrant scene that satisfied me. The vastness of the earth, the beauty of the plateau grassland, attracts more and more tourists to come for sightseeing. The main entertainment games set up here include: horse riding and archery. Especially horse riding, young people will basically go to experience it. The horse riding is not about letting the horses run on the grassland; I saw that there is always a horseman leading the horse slowly, with safety as the priority. The private pastures on the hills near the grassland have lush grass and dense colorful wildflowers in summer, quite beautiful. The driver told us that during the summer holidays, there are especially many people coming, and then you can join the crowd to dance the Guozhuang dance; on festival days, it's even more lively! I was thinking, if I lay flat on the grass at night, how many stars there must be in the night sky! The wind was strong that afternoon, the sky cloudy, the clouds thick, and even raindrops drifted by. We didn't stay long and continued on towards Hezuo!

The Sangke Grassland is adorned with only two colors, azure and emerald green

The Sangke Grassland is located in Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and is the legendary place where King Gesar paid homage to the spirits. The clear blue sky and the grassland blooming with flowers are enchanting. The Sangke Grassland serves as a natural pasture for the Tibetan people of Gannan, with lush water and grass. In summer, the grasslands are as green as a carpet, with herds of cattle and sheep under the blue sky and white clouds, presenting a natural pastoral scene. Visitors mainly engage in Tibetan home-stay activities when entering the grassland, such as eating yogurt, hand-grabbed mutton, and tsampa in Tibetan tents, participating in bonfire parties, and dancing the Guozhuang. The horse racing festival here is very famous. On the thirteenth day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, the seven tribes of Sangke gather here for the horse racing festival. At that time, herdsmen from all over gather, and the tents are as numerous as clouds, creating a lively atmosphere. In the Sangke Grassland, wait for a breeze The most beautiful scenery is not at the destination But on the way... The wind will blow across the grassland, across the streams, and over the blooming Gesang flowers; Roam freely on the Sangke Grassland... Listen to the wind's song, and watch the flowers bloom

May Day Travel | Gannan 4-Day Loop | Off-the-Beaten-Path Pure Play Sanctuary

Where to go for the May Day holiday? A 4-day loop of the off-the-beaten-path sanctuary in Gannan, with vast grasslands, mountains, wetlands, flower lakes, temples, for a pure journey of faith... The Gannan loop starting and ending in Lanzhou revolves around the Yellow River. The Yellow River flows out of Qinghai, and the upstream passes through the entire Gannan region, with lush water and grass, rich species, plateau yaks, Gannan sheep, and the mother river has nurtured this fertile grassland, Sangke Grassland, Gahai Wetland, Zoige Wetland, natural ecological tourism and vacation, with a unique charm... ✅ Itinerary at a glance: D1️⃣ Lanzhou - Hezuo Milarepa Buddha Pavilion - Laojun Road - Zhagana D2️⃣ Zhagana (Fairy Beach) - Xiaoduku - Flower Lake - Langmusi (Gerdie Monastery + Namo Grand Canyon) D3️⃣ Langmusi - Gahai Lake - Sangke Grassland - Labrang Monastery - Xiahe D4️⃣ Xiahe - Gannan Secret Realm - Baifang Thirteen Alleys - Lanzhou (ends around 17:00) ✅ Highlights: ✔️ Milarepa Buddha Pavilion: The original shooting location of 'The Nine-Story Demon Tower', feel the pure faith at the first stop in Gannan ✔️ Laojun Road: Walk from Zagulu to Zhagana, with cliffs on one side and canyons on the other, the scenery is unbeatable, winding and twisting, with viewing platforms along the way that are spectacular ✔️ Zhagana: Stone City, a combination of several original ecological villages, with guesthouses set on the hillside, equivalent to living in nature, no light pollution, and the night sky is super beautiful ✔️ Xiaoduku Road: From Zhagana to Flower Lake, passing through a substitute for the Xinjiang Duku Highway, a lesser-known and hidden country road, combining canyons, grasslands, cliffs, forests, and sika deer ✔️ Zoige Flower Lake: The entire scenic area is built on a large piece of original ecological wetland, with a simple and natural atmosphere, walking along the long wooden plank road, with a wide view, and extremely photogenic ✔️ Namo Grand Canyon: A lesser-known sanctuary, take a light hike here, breathe fresh air, with flowers and greenery against red rock cliffs, naturally formed caves ✔️ Gahai Lake: A naturally formed plateau lake, a habitat for birds, bird watching on the wooden plank road by the lake, reflecting the distant mountains and grasslands ✔️ Sangke Grassland: A vast expanse of grassland, only when you are there do you realize how small you are, occasionally encountering cattle and sheep blocking the road, waiting in the car, and you can also find a horse farm on the grassland to ride horses, go deep into the grassland to feed little groundhogs ✔️ Labrang Monastery: The whole Xiahe is red walls and golden roofs, a pure Buddhist paradise, with the stupa monastery surrounded by mountains ✔️ Gannan Secret Realm: The octagonal ancient city, Baishi Cliff, Baishi Cliff Caves, Gannan Grassland, a unique geology where you can see a variety of landscapes in the same scenic area ✔️ Baifang Thirteen Alleys️: A street with ethnic charm and watchability, with many delicacies but not overly commercialized, retaining a lot of the original residents

Gannan Tourism | A 3-day 2-night guide to the lesser-known wonders of Gannan

💫 Gannan, a place that seems like a fairyland on earth, has been hailed by 'National Geographic' as a must-visit destination. Unlike the vast deserts and Gobi of the northwest, it is a world filled with magical colors, with dense forests shrouded in mist🌳, lush canyons stretching into the distance🍃, as well as mountains, grasslands, villages, cliffs, and morning mist at sunrise🌅, each view is heart-stirring and comforting. ✨ Wander through the secret realm of Zhagana, where professional photographers will capture your most beautiful moments. In the afternoon, enjoy Tibetan tea snacks, immerse yourself in the fragrance of butter tea🧉, relax, watch the debate, participate in the blessing ceremony, and deeply feel the cleansing of culture🙏 🌈 Gourmet ✨ Xiahe beef tendon ✨ Grassland Three Delicacies (yak meat, yak milk, and yak cheese) ✨ Fern and rice ✨ Butter tea ✨ Tibetan hot pot ✨ Highland barley wine ✨ Zanba (zān ba) ✨ Yogurt 🍽️ Hand-grabbed lamb 👔 Dressing The highland climate has a drastic temperature difference between day and night, so it is wise to carry windproof and warm clothing~ Especially when watching the sunrise and sunset and stargazing at night, be sure to take precautions against the cold, as it may not be easy to recover from a cold on the plateau. 🌟 Recommended Attractions 📍 Zhagana: A spectacle of Tibetan residences, famous for its Tibetan architectural wonders and natural stone fortresses, with charming scenery. 📍 Labrang Monastery: Boasts magnificent architectural complexes and a long history and culture, it is a treasure trove for studying Tibetan culture. Trekking through the Namo Grand Canyon, you may encounter small animals. Nearby natural attractions such as the First Bend of the Yellow River are also worth visiting. 📍 Sangke Grassland: A vast highland meadow, with lush green grass and cattle and sheep in the summer. It is also an ideal place to experience Tibetan customs and natural beauty. 📍 Ganjia Secret Realm: A natural scenic area that combines grasslands, snow-capped mountains, lakes, and forests. Here you can admire the spectacular mountains, clear lakes, and rich Tibetan culture. 🚗 Gannan 3-day 2-night itinerary overview: D1 Lanzhou-Ganjia Secret Realm-Labrang Monastery-Xiahe D2 Xiahe-Zhagana-Fairy Beach-Lanzhou 💖💖💖

2024 Gannan Travel New Routes, Tested Itinerary Included

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 Secret Realm: Exploring the Soul-Healing Land of Gansu

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! 🧳🌄

Gannan Secret Realm Travel Guide!!!

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

How amazing is the place that National Geographic says is a must-visit in this lifetime?

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.