Tips for first-time travelers to Gannan

The Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture is located on the northeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and at the intersection of Gansu, Qinghai and Sichuan provinces. It is an important water conservation and supply area for the upper reaches of the Yellow River and the Yangtze River. It is known as the "Kidney of the Plateau" and the "Water Tower of China". It has been rated as "50 Outdoor Paradises in the World Where You Can Feel Free", "50 Places You Must Visit in Your Lifetime on a Dream Journey" and "China's Most Distinctive Tourism Destination" by authoritative tourism rating agencies at home and abroad. ⚠️ Recommendations for coming to Gannan❗❗ 1️⃣ Gannan Prefecture is located in the southwest of Gansu. It is recommended to take a flight to Lanzhou/Gannan Xiahe Airport and then transfer to 2️⃣ There is a big temperature difference between day and night in Gannan, so remember to bring a jacket when you come in summer🉐 3️⃣ June to August in Gannan is a very beautiful season. Sunny days are very photogenic. Please pay attention to sun protection. 4️⃣Gannan’s climate is relatively dry, so be sure to prepare lip balm/body lotion and a thermos cup 5️⃣ Watermelon🍉, apricots and other local specialty fruits have a lot of accumulated sugar because of the large temperature difference between morning and evening. They are very sweet. It is recommended to eat more 6️⃣ The altitude in Gannan is relatively high, so please prepare some common supplies to prevent altitude sickness🉐 7️⃣ Gannan is vast and sparsely populated, with scattered scenic spots and inconvenient transportation. It is recommended to drive or charter a car 🚗 8️⃣ Some sections of the road may have signal lights, so prepare some cash as backup 9️⃣ Gannan region’s specialties 🈶 milk tea🍵, tsampa, hand-pulled lamb🥩, radish and beef buns, etc., food utensils🈶 ethnic characteristics 🔟 Gannan is a place where ethnic minorities live. Please respect local culture and customs. Do not smoke🚬, wipe Buddha statues, read scriptures📚, ring bells and drums🥁, or make loud noises when entering temples.