"Exploring Gannan! The Epic Travel Guide from Zhagana to Labrang Monastery"

Gannan! Rated by National Geographic as a must-visit in one's lifetime As a local who has guided dozens of tours, here are some authentic experiences and routes!!! You should know that June and July are the most beautiful seasons in Gannan, no one can resist summer in Gannan! Because here you'll find forests, grasslands, mountains, lakes, and flower lakes... 🌿Must-visit attractions in Gannan: 🌿Darzong Lake - Meet the marmots 🌿Ganjia Secret Realm - The dream Shangri-La for countless travelers 🌿Labrang Monastery - The world's longest prayer wheel corridor 🌿Sangke Grassland - Experience Tibetan nomadic life 🌿Zhagana - Morning mist creates a fairyland in the clouds 🌿First Bend of the Yellow River - The magical three-dimensional map of the Yellow River 🌿Langmusi - Explore the mysterious Narmo Gorge Why is Gannan becoming increasingly popular? ⭕️Less prone to altitude sickness, known as "Little Tibet", with relatively mild elevation yet endless plateau scenery. ⭕️High cost-performance ratio, with continuous beautiful landscapes along the way, offering authentic Tibetan views at a low cost. ⭕️Diverse scenery: alpine grasslands, snow mountains, gorges, wetlands, Tibetan villages, monasteries... ⚠️Essential travel gear for Gannan: 1⃣️Clothing: Large temperature differences between day and night, bring thick jackets even in summer 2⃣️Footwear: Sports shoes, hiking boots 3⃣️Thermos flask: Recommended to drink hot water throughout your trip 4⃣️Sun protection: Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen 5⃣️Medication: Personal regular medicines (cold, stomach, altitude sickness prevention) 7-day Gannan itinerary (highly practical route, personally summarized) 🌲 D1: Lanzhou - Liujiaxia Reservoir - Darzong Lake - Labrang Monastery - Xiahe 🌲 D2: Xiahe - Sangke Grassland - Awancang Wetland - Niangma Monastery - Jiuzhi 🌲 D3: Jiuzhi - Nianbaoyuze - Moon Bay - First Bend of the Yellow River - Tangke 🌲 D4: Tangke - Ruoergai Grassland - Flower Lake - Zhagana Stone City - Zhagana 🌲 D5: Zhagana - Langmusi - Narmo Gorge - Langmusi 🌲 D6: Langmusi - Gahai Lake - Hezuo 🌲 D7: Hezuo - Milarepa Buddha Pavilion - Lanzhou Important note⚠️!!!! Recommended to travel in 2-8 person business vehicle groups for more comfort, with drivers responsible for transportation, guidance, and explanations, while you control your own time!! Food recommendations ✔️Tibetan dumplings/Yak hotpot: "Traveler's Home" in Zhagana scenic area ✔️Butter tea + Tsampa: "Wuzelinka Tibetan Restaurant" in Xiahe County ✔️Yogurt: Homemade by roadside herders, excellent with sugar ⚠Gannan travel tips: Clothing: Large temperature differences, keep warm, bring a windbreaker even in summer Footwear: Sports shoes, hiking boots, mountain shoes Thermos flask: Recommended to drink hot water throughout your trip Sun protection: Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen "Exploring Gannan! The Epic Travel Guide from Zhagana to Labrang Monastery"