Gannan Zhagana｜Escape the hustle and bustle to this stone city fairyland, a must-visit in your lifetime!

Nan Zhagana—a hidden paradise forgotten by time✨
"Zhagana" means "stone box" in Tibetan, located in Yiwa Township, Diebu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province (specific address: Yiwa Town, Diebu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture)📍

Surrounded by towering stone peaks, it resembles a natural stone city and has been rated by China National Geographic as "one of the 50 places to visit in a lifetime"!🏆
Snow-capped mountains❄️, canyons🗻, forests🌲, Tibetan villages🛖, and pastures🐎 blend perfectly here, making it an ideal paradise for photography enthusiasts, hikers, and spiritual seekers～

🌸【Best Travel Time】🌸
June to August: Green grasslands🌱, wildflowers everywhere💐, cool climate🍃, perfect for summer escape!
September to October: Colorful autumn🍁, forests dyed in layers, the golden season for photographers📸
November to April: Quiet snowy scenery❄️, silver-covered landscapes, ideal for appreciating the stark beauty

🌈【Must-Visit Attractions】🌈
🌅 Dari Viewing Platform: Amid swirling clouds and mist, Tibetan villages and snow mountains complement each other, stunning at sunrise!
🧚‍♀️ Fairy Beach: Alpine meadows and blooming flower seas, a perfect place for horseback riding🐴
🔭 Locke Viewing Platform: Climb high for a panoramic view, a spectacular spot to capture the grandeur of stone peaks!
🏯 Lasang Monastery: A sacred site of Tibetan Buddhism, listen to morning chants and feel the purest faith atmosphere

🚶【Hiking Routes】🚶
🎯 Short route: Zhagana—Fairy Beach—Fairy Lake (2-3 hours, easy and relaxing, suitable for everyone)
🎯 Long route: Zhagana—Stone Forest—Guangai Mountain (6-8 hours, led by professional guides, challenge yourself)

✨【Nearby Recommendations】✨
▪️ Langmu Temple: Known as the "Little Switzerland of the East," don’t miss the sky burial platform and Bailong River Gorge
▪️ Ruoergai Flower Lake: Summer wetlands with endless flower seas, migratory birds resting, like a fairyland on earth
▪️ Ganjia Secret Realm: White stone cliffs and the ancient octagonal city, a less crowded and beautiful hidden gem

📌Tips:
1. Strong UV rays in the plateau area, be sure to apply sunscreen!☀️
2. Large temperature difference between morning and evening, remember to bring a jacket for warmth🧥
3. Respect local Tibetan customs, ask for permission before taking photos📸
4. Some hiking routes require guides, safety first～