[2025 Zhuoni Attraction] Travel Guide for The Starting Point of the Jiangdie Road (Updated Apr)

Rock Road is a charming and legendary self-driving route. Here is a detailed introduction to Rock Road: - Route Overview: Rock Road starts from Zagulu Town, Zhuoni County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, and ends at Zhagana Scenic Area, Diebu County, Gannan Prefecture. The whole journey is about 100 kilometers long and is also known as "China's most beautiful 100 kilometers". - Historical Origin: In 1925, American botanist Joseph Rock discovered this road from Zagulu Town, Zhuoni County to Zhagana, Diebu County. Since then, this road has been named "Rock Road". During his investigation at that time, he conducted in-depth exploration and recording of the natural landscape and humanistic style here, making more people aware of this mysterious and beautiful land. - Attractions along the way: - Cheba Gully Section (from Zagulu Town to Jiangche Village, about 35 kilometers): Upstream of the Cheba River, a tributary of the Tao River, it rises steadily from an altitude of 700 meters to 3,000 meters. There are more valleys and villages, and you can see the rivers and villages under the mountains, and the scenery is pleasant. There are attractions such as Zhuoni Rape Flower Field, Gongba Temple, and Niba Tibetan Village along the way. Asphalt road, basically with mobile phone signal. - Guanggai Mountain Section (from Jiangche Village to Zhagana, about 65 kilometers): Cross Guanggai Mountain to reach Zhagana. The altitude at both ends is around 3,000 meters, and there are two 4,000-meter passes in the middle. This mountain road is a simple paved gravel road surface with some shallow pits. There is no mobile phone signal, but there are beautiful landscapes such as meadows, spruce forests, high mountain stone beaches, and stone peaks along the way. - Road Conditions and Traffic: - Unpaved roads: The mountain roads are sharp and there are many gravel sections. It is recommended to use four-wheel drive off-road vehicles or SUVs with high chassis. Cars can also pass if they drive carefully and are not afraid of hitting the chassis. Be sure to prepare a spare tire. For example, the 46-kilometer section of Zagulu is a newly built road; the 60-kilometer section of Zagulu has large and small bomb pits that are not easy to walk; the 80-kilometer section of Zagulu is a mountain road with some sand and stones on the road, but the overall road conditions are still good.

The Locke Road is famous for its challenging terrain and stunning scenery, and is known as one of the top 100 scenic roads in China. It is also a classic self-driving route in Gannan. * Location: The Locke Road is located in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province. The starting point is Zhaguolu Town, Zhuoni County, and the ending point is Zhagana, Diebu County. The total length is about 110 kilometers. * Origin: The Locke Road is named after Joseph Rock, an American botanist who explored Gannan in the spring of 1925. The road he took was extremely magnificent. * Stunning visual experience: This route traverses alpine meadows, snow-capped mountains, and deep valleys. It passes by the remains of the Fourth Glacial Period, jagged peaks, deep canyons, and dense primeval forests, offering self-driving tourists a stunning visual experience. * Multiple challenges: The Locke Road is challenging not only because of its rugged terrain, but also because of its high altitude (up to 4,000 meters) and unpredictable weather (best to travel around noon). Travelers need to be prepared for altitude sickness and complex terrain (four-wheel drive off-road vehicles are recommended). As this route is not marked on most map navigation apps, it is recommended to follow National Highway 428 after arriving in Zhaguolu Town to reach Zhagana smoothly. * Relationship between National Highway 248 and the Locke Road: National Highway 248 includes the Locke Road, and the Locke Road is part of National Highway 248. * More than just a self-driving route: The Locke Road is not only a scenic self-driving route, but also a route with rich history and cultural heritage. It was once an important section of the ancient Silk Road, and a place where Tibetan, Han, and other ethnic groups converged and blended. It is an important window to understand the local history and culture.

📍 Lock Road is located in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, with a total length of about 106 kilometers. It is an unpaved road connecting Zhagulu and Zhagana. This route has become one of the most classic routes for Gannan tourism (especially self-driving) due to its challenging road conditions and stunning scenery. 🌈Attraction features: — The Rock Road passes through natural landscapes such as grasslands, canyons, waterfalls, clouds, and mist, and also provides rich ethnic cultural experiences; — Although it is a national highway, most of the road sections are still unpaved and the road conditions are relatively complex, which adds a lot of challenges and excitement to the driver's driving skills and the off-road nature of the vehicle. 🎟️Ticket related: — From Zhagana to Zhagulu Town, the entrance fee to Zhagana Scenic Area is 80 yuan/person; — From Zhagulu Town to Zhagana, no tickets are currently required. 🕐️Scenic area opening hours: — Open all year round, with the most beautiful scenery in spring, summer and autumn; 💗Other tips: — There are not many restrooms on the road. There is one at Picture 7, about 28 kilometers away from Zhagana; — Sometimes it rains in Zhagana at night, and sea of ​​clouds or mist will appear in the morning, which is very beautiful.