Listen up! A 5-Day Gannan Road Trip Itinerary Featuring the Jiangdie Highway

🙋🏻‍♀️I came to Gannan just for this road -- the Jiangdie Highway. It's 110 km long and takes 5–6 hours to drive. It's as spectacular as it is thrilling! 🚘Starting from Zhagana, you'll journey through canyons, forests, snowy mountains, and meadows. Only by traveling this road can you truly experience the essence of Gannan. - 🍃Recommended 5-Day, 4-Night Gannan Itinerary Day 1: Lanzhou Day 2: Lanzhou - Huang-Tao Rivers Confluence Viewing Platform - Labrang Monastery - Sangke Grassland - Overnight stay in Xiahe Day 3: Xiahe - Ganjia Secret Realm - Gahai Lake - Langmusi, Sichuan - Hiking in Namo Grand Canyon - Overnight stay in Langmusi Day 4: Langmusi - Zoige Flower Lake - "Little Duku" Highway 550 - Explore Zhagana - Overnight stay in Zhagana Day 5: Zhagana Sunrise - Jiangdie Highway - Milarepa Buddha Pavilion - Lanzhou - ❓Why this itinerary is recommended: ❶ ✅Convenient transportation Lanzhou is the transportation hub, easily accessible by plane or high-speed rail. High-speed rail is recommended, as the station is conveniently located 9.3 km from the city center. Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport, about 75 km from the city center, can be an alternative. - ❷ ✅Niche + Classic Attractions: 2⃣ Major Highways: Jiangdie Highway + "Little Duku" Highway 550, say goodbye to aesthetic fatigue~ 3⃣ Major Classic Temples: Langmusi Monastery, Labrang Monastery, Milarepa Buddha Pavilion, where scenic beauty meets spiritual faith. 5⃣ Essential Attractions: Zhagana, Ganjia Secret Realm, Zoige Flower Lake, Sangke Grassland, Gahai Lake. Check off all the must-see scenic spots in Gannan in one go. . ❸ ✅Immersive travel experience: ✨Experience Tibetan culture in Zhagana and immerse yourself in authentic Tibetan life. Take stunning photos in Tibetan clothing at Labrang Monastery and capture the immersive atmosphere. ✨Enjoy a semi-independent tour in Langmusi, with a light hike in Namo Grand Canyon and watch the monks' debates. . 💡Tips for traveling the Jiangdie Highway in Gannan: ✔More than half of the Jiangdie Highway has no cell phone signal, and the road is mostly bumpy, requiring high demands on both the vehicle and driving skills. Self-driving is not recommended. ⚠️For those planning a trip to Gannan, joining a group tour is a better option. It takes care of all your transportation and accommodation needs, and you don't have to worry about planning or encountering any unexpected issues~