Unlock National Geographic recommended spots with kids! Gannan family trip is amazing

👨👩👧👦 Took the kids on a tour around Western Sichuan and Gannan, completely captivated by the scenery here! It has the grandeur of Xinjiang, the vast grasslands of Mongolia, and the pure sacredness of Tibet. The kids' eyes were wide open the whole time✨ - 🏕️ Must praise Nuordan Camp 📍 Hidden deep in the Sangke Grassland of Xiahe, Gannan, it has long been popular abroad and was rated by National Geographic as one of the top ten wild campsites worldwide. Staying here with kids is super memorable~ 🏆 It’s also one of the world’s 43 most beautiful hotels, open only from May to October, just in time for the most beautiful spring, summer, and autumn seasons. Perfect for kids to see the grassland flowers bloom and watch cattle and sheep stroll 🌄 The camp blends completely with the grassland; open the door to mountains, rivers, and grazing cattle and sheep. The kids chase lambs every morning 👩🍳 The hotel chef used to work at Aman Nepal, and all ingredients are locally organic, so parents can feel assured. Even picky eaters finish their plates - 📝 Family travel tips: 👕 Bring plenty of clothes! Big temperature difference between day and night, even in summer bring a windbreaker for the kids, perfect for watching the sunrise in the morning 👟 Choose non-slip sports shoes or hiking shoes for the kids, so they won’t easily fall while running and jumping on the grassland 🥤 Bring a thermos to keep water warm for the kids anytime, so their stomachs won’t get upset ☀️ Don’t forget the three sun protection essentials: children’s hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. The UV rays on the plateau are very strong - 🗺️ 5-day family itinerary: 🔹D1: From various places → Lanzhou airport pickup → stay at Hyatt Hotel Lanzhou 🍜 In the evening, take the kids to Zhengning Road Night Market. The sweet milk egg rice wine is a favorite, plus lamb offal, barbecue, sweet fermented milk tea. Eating and strolling is super fun 🔹D2: Lanzhou → Labrang Monastery → Sangke Grassland → Xiahe → stay at Nuordan Camp 👶 In the morning, a guide explains Labrang Monastery, helping kids learn about Tibetan culture. The little ones listen very attentively 🌱 In the afternoon, Sangke Grassland looks like a green carpet. Kids chase butterflies and watch cattle and sheep on the grass. When tired, they lie down to watch clouds 🔹D3: Xiahe → Langmu Temple → stay at Ruoergai Langmu Temple Grand Hotel 🏯 In the morning, listen to the history stories of Saichi Temple. Behind the temple is the Tianzang Platform, and on the way, you can see red rock cliffs. The kids keep asking questions 🥾 In the afternoon, hike the Namo Grand Canyon with the guide. The route is short, and the kids walk the whole way by themselves, which is great 🔹D4: Full day horse riding → Tibetan pasture → Gahai → stay at InterContinental Hotel Hezuo Nosang 🐎 Starting from Langmu Temple, take the kids horse riding along the Bailong River towards the source. Riding slowly is very steady, and the kids are not scared at all 🏕️ Have lunch in a herder’s tent, show the kids how nomads live, and let them touch butter and watch milking cows 💧 After lunch, ride another half hour to the Bailong River source. The kids say they want to take a bottle of this water home 🔹D5: Hezuo → Milarepa Pagoda → Lanzhou 🏯 In the morning, visit the red Milarepa Pagoda. The Tibetan-style high-rise building is very unique. The kids say it looks like a castle from a fairy tale. Visiting inside is educational 👋 In the afternoon, head back. The kids keep talking about the little lambs on the grassland in the car~