Gannan | A Must-Visit Destination Once in Your Lifetime, Also Known as "Little Tibet"

This is not Switzerland, this is Gannan, known as "Little Tibet of China"❗️Gannan, the back garden of Gansu, boasts beauty that cameras can't capture and the simplicity and warmth of the Tibetan people. Meadows, strangely shaped rocks and rivers, herds of cattle and horses, morning mist, and sunsets—this place has a magical and mysterious beauty. National Geographic says it's a place you must visit once in your lifetime❗️ - 👉[Best Time to Travel] [April-May]: Late spring and early summer are like a fairyland on earth, intoxicating. [June-August]: As beautiful as a poem or painting, it's truly mesmerizing. [September-October]: Like a gorgeous and colorful autumn painting. - 📍Must-See Scenic Spots 1️⃣ Zhagana Pure, pristine, and tranquil—all the beauty you can imagine is here. The villages of Dongwa, Yeri, Dari, and Daiba, built against the mountains, all have wooden walkways and viewing platforms for panoramic views. - 2️⃣ Ganjia Secret Realm The greenery here seems to heal the soul, and just gazing at the scenery makes you forget all your worries. This area is divided into three main scenic spots: Bajiao City, Baishi Cliff, and Baishi Cliff Temple. - 3️⃣ Labrang Monastery One of the six major monasteries of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, it is known as the "World Tibetan Academy." Skirts and shorts are not allowed inside the monastery. You can rent Tibetan clothing locally before entering. - 4️⃣ Sangke Grassland It takes about 20 minutes to get from Labrang Monastery to Sangke Grassland. At an altitude of 4,000 meters, you can stand on the grassland with the vast sky above you. - 5️⃣ Langmusi Divided into Sichuan and Gansu Langmusi, they face each other across a river. - 6️⃣ Flower Lake Every year in June and July, the grassland around Flower Lake is covered with colorful flowers, extremely beautiful. A wooden boardwalk extends from the lakeshore into the water. Walking along the boardwalk to the depths of the wetland, you'll find photo opportunities all along the way. - 🚕Recommended Itinerary: Day 1: Fly or take the high-speed train to Lanzhou. Eat a bowl of authentic Lanzhou beef noodles and enjoy the breeze by the Yellow River. Day 2: Lanzhou 👉 Jiangdi Nieba Village Viewing Platform 👉 Jiangdi Naheika Viewing Platform 👉 Stay in Zhagana Day 3: Zhagana Sunrise 👉 Zhagana 👉 Zoigê Flower Lake 👉 Sichuan Langmusi 👉 Namo Grand Canyon 👉 Stay in Langmusi Day 4: Langmusi 👉 Guomang Wetland 👉 Ganjia Secret Realm Day 5: Return to Lanzhou. If time permits, you can explore more. - [Gannan Travel Guide] ✔️ Wear a jacket in the morning and evening, and you can wear a skirt during the day. ✔️ The overall altitude of Gannan is not high, so altitude sickness is generally not a problem. You can start reducing exercise two weeks in advance. ✔️ The road conditions in Gannan are quite complex, so self-driving is not recommended.