Sangke Grassland

🌟 Chapter One: Introduction to the Scenic Area Gannan, a hidden gem nestled deep in the plateau, is a dazzling pearl of Gansu Province, known far and wide for its vast grasslands, sacred and solemn temples, and pristine natural scenery. It is not only a treasure trove of Tibetan Buddhism culture but also a paradise for photography enthusiasts, and a pilgrimage site for travelers seeking spiritual cleansing and closeness to nature. 🚗 Chapter Two: Transportation Guide - **Arriving in Gannan**: First fly to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport, then rent a car or take a long-distance bus to Hezuo City, the capital of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and the starting point for exploring Gannan. - **Self-driving**: The Gannan area is suitable for self-driving, with endless scenic views along the way, but be mindful of the rugged mountain roads and drive safely. 🎢 Chapter Three: About the Tour - **Best Season**: Summer (June to August) is the best time to visit Gannan, when the grasslands are lush and the climate is pleasant. - **Travel Tips**: Start early each day to make the most of the daylight hours, and at night, experience Tibetan homestays and enjoy the tranquility under the starry sky. 📍 Chapter Four: Must-Visit Attractions 1. **Labrang Monastery**: One of the world's largest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, experience the rich religious atmosphere and magnificent architecture. 2. **Zhagana**: Known as the 'Stone City Paradise', hike through the canyons to admire the stunning peaks and Tibetan villages. 3. **Sangke Grassland**: Ride horses, practice archery, and taste Tibetan meals to experience authentic Tibetan customs. 4. **Langmusi Monastery**: A unique temple straddling Sichuan and Gansu, visit the 'Switzerland of the East'. 5. **Gahai Lake**: A pearl on the plateau, a great spot for bird watching and photography. 6. **Milarepa Buddha Pavilion**: A nine-story Buddha pavilion, each floor with different stories and Buddha statues, climb high for a refreshing and exhilarating view. 🏨 Chapter Five: Accommodation and Dining - **Accommodation**: Recommended to stay in Tibetan homestays in Xiahe, Langmusi Town, or near Zhagana to experience the warmth and uniqueness of Tibetan families. - **Dining**: Try Tibetan meals such as tsampa, butter tea, and hand-grabbed lamb, and don't miss the local yogurt and yak meat. 🚷 Chapter Six: Pitfalls to Avoid - **Preventing Altitude Sickness**: When first arriving on the plateau, rest well, avoid strenuous exercise, and carry portable oxygen canisters. - **Sunscreen and Warm Clothing**: The plateau's UV rays are strong, and the temperature varies greatly between day and night, so be prepared with sunscreen, sunglasses, and a thick coat. - **Respecting Customs**: Remove your hat when entering temples, do not wear shorts or skirts, and ask for permission before taking photos. In this place closest to the sky, the Gannan mystery awaits every traveler to unveil her veil of secrecy. Although three days is a short time, it is enough to give your soul a profound purification. When the journey ends, what you take away is not just the scenery in your camera, but also the unforgettable peace and freedom. Gannan, a place worth visiting time and again, looks forward to reuniting with the most authentic self here.

Gannan is simply divine! You must come and see this picturesque world of nine colors🌍 It spans across Gansu, Sichuan, and Qinghai, filled with mystery and beauty Surprises are everywhere, and so are beautiful views Blind Peach has summarized this travel guide and photo spots, you can save it for your summer visit and check them out💕 - 【Photo Spots:】 ✅Zhagana ✨The hills are covered with colorful forests, known as the 'hidden paradise on earth' and one of the must-visit places in 'Chinese National Geography'! 🎫Ticket: 80 yuan ✅Baishiya/Ganjia Secret Realm ✨Like scenes from the movie 'The Lord of the Rings', with temples, grasslands, cattle, horses, and black mountains... It really feels like a secluded world at the end of the earth! 🎫Ticket: 0 yuan ✅Awan Warehouse Wetland ✨The Yellow River meanders here, nourishing the nearby wetlands, grasslands, and animals. In the evening, the 'Jesus light' penetrates through the clouds~ 🎫Ticket: 0 yuan ✅Luo Ke's Road ✨100 kilometers of rugged stone mountains, with forests, grasslands, rivers... The entire road has both vast and secluded views, a paradise for the eyes! 🎫Ticket: 0 yuan ✅Lianbao Yezhe ✨Rugged stone mountains with lakes, a real magical world! Here you can take cool blockbuster photos! 🎫Ticket: 120 yuan ✅Sangke Grassland ✨Flower seas everywhere, just stop and snap pictures, they all look like movie screenshots, very healing🍃~ 🎫Ticket: 0 yuan ✅Labrang Monastery ✨Home to the world's longest prayer wheel corridor and a Tibetan Buddhism academy, even taking photos in Tibetan clothes looks great! 🎫Ticket: 40 yuan ✅Ruoergai Grassland ✨The river flows like a crescent moon on the grassland, with birds, fish, marmots, aquatic plants, this place is like a small ecosystem~ 🎫Ticket: 0 yuan 【Itinerary:】 🔸Day1: Lanzhou→Labrang Monastery→Ganjia Secret Realm→Baishiya (Stay: Xiahe County) 🔸Day2: Sangke Grassland→ Guomang Wetland→Langmu Monastery (Stay: Langmu Monastery) 🔸Day3: Awan Warehouse Wetland→Lianbao Yezhe→Aba County (Stay: Aba County) 🔸Day4: Ruoergai Flower Lake→Tiebu Town Xiaoduku (Stay: Diebu County) 🔸Day5: Zhagana (Stay: Zhagana) 🔸Day6: Zhagana→Luo Ke's Road→Lanzhou

Buddies😜! Gannan, this beautiful place located on the northeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau🤩, is simply a paradise for travel👏👏👏! 😄First, let me introduce you to the geographical location of Gannan🧐. It's like a shining pearl💎, set on the vast land👀. 🌈Next is the carefully planned travel route for you buddies🎈: Departing from Lanzhou by car🚗, along the way you can appreciate the solemn mystery of Labrang Monastery😃, the vast expanse of Sangke Grassland😄, the tranquil beauty of Gahai Lake🤩, the unique charm of Langmu Temple👍, the mysterious and magnificent Zhagana😍, the colorful splendor of Ruoergai Flower Lake🌸, the majestic grandeur of the First Bend of the Yellow River🎉, as well as the magical charm of Zecha Stone Forest and Ganjia Secret Land🧐. 🎈These 9 must-visit attractions each have their own highlights😜: 👉Labrang Monastery is filled with a strong religious atmosphere🙏, and every corner exudes a sacred light😃. 👉Sangke Grassland is like a green ocean🐑, with the wind blowing the grass, refreshing and pleasing to the mind😄. 👉Gahai Lake is like a mirror🤩, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, a feast for the eyes👀. 👉Langmu Temple blends a variety of cultural elements👍, its unique architectural style is eye-catching🤗. 👉Zhagana is like a paradise🏞, with spectacular rock walls that leave one in awe😍. 👉Ruoergai Flower Lake is blooming with various flowers🌸, as if entering a world of flowers🤩. 👉The First Bend of the Yellow River is winding and majestic🎉, awe-inspiring💗. 👉Zecha Stone Forest's peculiar peaks and rocks🧐, make one marvel at the craftsmanship of nature👀. 👉Ganjia Secret Land is mysterious and tranquil😜, like a hidden treasure land🤩. 😜Wow😜, buddies, I have good news for you🎉, Sangke Grassland is free of charge😄! Here, you can play to your heart's content😃: 👣You can run on the grassland🤩, feeling the breeze on your face😄. 🐎You can ride a steed🐎, enjoying the thrill of galloping😎. 📸You can also take beautiful photos📸, leaving behind wonderful memories💗. 👀Personal travel experiences and precautions are also very important🤔: 🔸The temperature difference between day and night is quite large🥶, remember to bring enough warm clothing🧥, otherwise you will shiver from the cold😷. 🔸This is a high-altitude area🧗‍♀️, you may experience altitude sickness, so be sure to take precautions🤒. 🔸Respect the local religious culture and customs🙏, this is very important👌. 🔸The sun is very strong🌞, don't be careless with sun protection🌂, otherwise you will get sunburned😜. 🤩The cuisine of Gannan is also drool-worthy😋: 👉Gannan Tibetan steamed buns have thin skins and big fillings😍, biting into them is full of happiness👄. 👉Hand-grabbed lamb is fresh and juicy🤤, with an original flavor that is unforgettable😝. 👉Fern root rice is fragrant and delicious👍, with a unique flavor😃. 👉Yak yogurt is rich and creamy🥛, nutritious and delicious👏. 💖Gannan is such an intoxicating place🤩. It has magnificent natural scenery🌄, a long history and culture📜, and delicious local cuisine😋. Buddies, hurry up and take a spontaneous trip to Gannan💗!

👍Most recommended: There are many travel routes from Xi'an to Gannan, and here is a popular five-day tour itinerary: 🗓Itinerary: Day 1: Xi'an—Sangke Grassland. The whole journey is about 790 kilometers. Depart from Xi'an, take the Lianhuo Expressway westward, with almost no traffic after Baoji, exit the expressway at Wushan County, and then drive for an hour and a half to reach Langdaban Grassland. Watch the sunrise here, camp and rest. Depart at noon to reach Min County for lunch, then continue west along National Highway 316, passing through the terraced fields of thousands of acres, the viewing platform of Zhuoni County, and arrive at Hezuo City. The Duohe'er Temple and Zhayou Temple along the way can be visited for free. If you don't want to camp, you can stay in the city. For camping, navigate to Zhayou Township, follow the road to the mountain pass, which is part of the Sangke Grassland, sparsely populated, and an excellent spot for camping and stargazing. Day 2: Sangke—Langmu Temple. The whole journey is about 160 kilometers. Wake up naturally in the morning on the grassland, have breakfast, and then enter the Sangke Grassland. Even on the boundless grassland road, the beauty of Guomang Wetland and the tenderness of Gahai Lake touch people's hearts. Arrive at Langmu Temple in the afternoon, the only place in the town that may get congested, where you can gather in the town or visit the temples. Langmu Temple has two temples, belonging to Ruoergai County in Sichuan and Luqu County in Gansu. If you want to see rippling blue waves, you can go to the Namo Grand Canyon in Sichuan's Langmu Temple, which is the source of the Bailong River. The clear stream flows past the caves on the cliff edge, where you can throw stones for good luck, and of course, feeding pigeons is also a good choice. Day 3: Langmu Temple—Zhagana. The whole journey is about 330 kilometers. Leave Langmu Temple and take the U13 county road into Ruoergai. This is a city of grasslands, where you will pass the winding Heihe Ranch, see cattle and sheep running freely, galloping horses, and also pass the Yellow River's Great Bend, where you can listen to the low cry of the mother river. Drive north from Tangke on National Highway 248, and you can reach Zhagana Village by evening, where you can choose to stay in the village or camp at the viewing platform. Day 4 Zhagana—Lintan County. The total length is about 140 kilometers. Catch the sunrise over Zhagana in the early morning, and start the essence of this journey, the Loke Crossing—Zhagana to Zagulu Town, 100 kilometers of unpaved road, 40 kilometers of bomb craters, which will shake you to doubt life, but it does not affect your anticipation of the beautiful scenery. In the middle of the crossing, a new hiking trail has been built, where you can walk a short distance and stand high to overlook the entire valley. If you can only go to one place in Gannan by self-driving, then the Loke Road is the best answer. When the car reaches Zagulu Town, you finally escape the bumpy road section and stay in Lintan County in the evening. Day 5 Lintan—Xi'an. Return to Xi'an via the expressway. If you have more time, you can also detour to Liuba to experience the passion of red leaves. Gannan has rich scenery and many options, you can adjust according to your time.

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 masks

🌟Highlight Features: The debating sounds of Labrang Monastery rise with the cooking smoke, the buttery fragrance on the prairie lingers, Langmu Monastery stands alone like a paradise, the towering stone city of Zha Ga Na appears and disappears in the clouds... This is Gannan, with the vastness and desolation we imagine about the "Northwest", but also with the lush water grass nourished by rivers and lakes, the unique Tibetan culture permeates, the prairie, mountains and rivers and the melodious chanting of temples, let various bright and dazzling colors collide here, together forming this desirable "Nine-Color Gannan". 👍Most Recommended: Sangke Prairie ❤Reason for Recommendation: The 70 square kilometers Sangke Prairie is one of the main livestock production areas in Gannan, not only are there herds of cattle and sheep on the vast prairie, from July to September, you can also see tents set up sporadically, preparing local specialty fresh milk tea, hand-grabbed meat and other delicacies for visitors from afar. ✅Must Experience: The fifteenth day of the sixth lunar month is the best sightseeing time for Sangke Prairie. At this time, it is the local traditional festival Xianglang Festival, people dress up to pray for the coming year, and also carry out various folk ceremonies. 🚉Transportation Strategy: You can take a car to there after visiting Labrang Monastery, the journey is about 15 minutes Ticket Price: Open all day for free

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

📣 If you don't know where to go for the May Day holiday, head to Gannan! Grasslands, lakes, 🏔️ snow-capped mountains, 💐 seas of flowers, wetlands, 🌲 forests, rivers, temples, ☁️ blue skies with white clouds, fluttering prayer flags, and Tibetan charm—all your beautiful imaginations can be found in Gannan. ❓❗ Is it worth going to Gannan for May Day? ✅ Fewer people→ Gannan has relatively fewer people during May Day, so you won't be stuck in crowds of people everywhere you go👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 ✅ Tibetan culture→ Rich in Tibetan culture, the world-renowned Tibetan academy 'Labrang Monastery' is located here. You can experience Tibetan specialty foods🍲, take Tibetan-style portraits, and more ✅ Low altitude→ The average altitude is around 3000 meters, which is considered a 'low altitude' area in Tibet, 👍🏻 and most people will not suffer from altitude sickness ✅ Low cost→ Prices increase slightly during May Day, but are much lower compared to July and August ❓❗ What can you see in Gannan during May Day? ✅ Only in May can you see the half snow-capped mountains🏔️ and half green lands! ✅ Secluded and leisurely Tibetan villages, sacred and solemn temples, fewer noisy tourists, making this land peaceful and quiet, allowing you to calm down, contemplate life, and feel the devout Tibetan faith ✅ The beauty lies in the landscape, and when you're at the scenic spot, the feeling of having the mountains and waters all to yourself is undoubtedly a pleasure 💫 First stop of the journey—Lanzhou city walk, check in with the taste of the Northwest 💫 Sangke Grassland—Endless meadows where you can ride horses🐴 💫 Zhagana—Natural stone city, God's Eden 💫 Flower Lake—Ruoergai Wetland, encounter the distant Black-necked Cranes 💫 Labrang Monastery—World-renowned Tibetan academy, appreciate the profound Tibetan culture 💫 Langmu Temple—The Eastern Switzerland, a miniature version of Shangri-La 💫 Milarepa Buddha Pavilion—A resplendent Tibetan cultural museum 💫 Select comfortable accommodations along the way, 🏨 stay comfortably, relax and rest 💫 38 degrees users are mostly young people aged 16-39, creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere 🌈 This route is suitable for friends who are visiting Gannan for the first time! 👍🏻 First encounter with Gannan >> Lanzhou distribution >> 3+1 days D1 Nationwide - Free travel to Lanzhou D2 Lanzhou - Labrang Monastery - Sangke Grassland - Diebu D3 Diebu - Zhagana - Flower Lake - Langmu Temple D4 Langmu Temple - Guomang Wetland - Milarepa Buddha Pavilion - Lanzhou 📣PS: The itinerary includes buses & cars, two different ways to play, choose your travel style freely based on your schedule Tips: 1⃣️ The grassland has a large temperature difference between day and night, ☔ the weather is changeable, bring a thick coat, the night sky is beautiful 2⃣️ Be sure to protect yourself from the sun, 🌞 the UV rays are strong in the plateau areas 3⃣️ Although the altitude is not very high, altitude sickness varies from person to person, it is recommended to bring altitude sickness medicine, as well as some chocolate🍫, glucose 4⃣️ There are many cattle and sheep on the grassland, be careful when driving

💫 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 💖💖💖

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

The grassland is located near Labrang Monastery, and it is a place where the sky seems very close. When you step on the grassland, the green grass and flowers spread out abundantly, and the blue sky, clouds, flocks of sheep grazing leisurely, and the cries of black birds make everything poetic and splendid. Above the grassland, there are flocks of sheep flowing like clouds, and the figures of cows shine here and there. Sometimes, herdsmen stride by, riding horses and grazing freely. In the distance, mountains rise steeply, and occasionally eagles fly by, with their feathers sometimes falling. According to the Ando Catholic Church, the Tibetan hero Gesar King had his reminiscence here and offered sacrifices to the gods. The Sangko area covers an area of 1292.93 square kilometers, with the government located in Jihuangtang, which means 'small swamp of horses' in Tibetan. There are six village committees in the Sangko area. The grassland under the jurisdiction of the Sangko area is called the Sangke Grassland, and locally it is also known as 'Sanggedajutang'. This grassland belongs to the plain grassland, with an average altitude of over 3000 meters, and covers an area of about 70 square kilometers.

📍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!