Gannan Zhagana's autumn exclusive beauty is stunning! A photographer's paradise + hiking guide

Zhagana, a secret realm meaning "stone box" in Tibetan 🏔️
📍Diebu County, Gannan, Gansu
Surrounded by stone peaks, with snow-capped mountains, canyons, forests, Tibetan villages, and pastures perfectly blended together, it's truly a paradise on earth! ✨

📸 Best travel time:
🌿 June to August:
A summer resort! Lush green grasslands + blooming wildflowers, around 25°C, super cool～
🍁 September to October:
Breathtaking golden autumn! A photographer's carnival season, with stunningly colorful forests❣️
❄️ November to April:
Snow-covered austere beauty, fewer people and beautiful scenery, perfect for relaxing!

🔥 Must-visit spots:
☀️ Dari Viewing Platform
Clouds and mist swirl at sunrise, Tibetan villages + snow mountains = perfect photo angles!
Address: Inside Zhagana Scenic Area

🌼 Fairy Beach
Alpine meadow full of wildflowers in summer, great for horseback riding and photos 🐎
Opening hours: Open all day

🌄 Rock Viewing Platform
360° panoramic view of the stone peak wonders, a breathtaking god’s-eye view!

🕯️ Lasang Monastery
A sacred site of Tibetan Buddhism, morning chanting cleanses the soul 👂
Recommended visit time: 1-2 hours

🚶 Hiking routes:
👉 Easy: Zhagana - Fairy Beach - Fairy Lake (2-3 hours)
👉 Advanced: Zhagana - Stone Forest - Guangai Mountain (6-8 hours, guide required)

🚗 Nearby recommendations:
🌟 Langmu Temple
"The Little Switzerland of the East," spectacular Bailongjiang River Gorge～
About 80 km from Zhagana

🌸 Ruoergai Flower Lake
Summer-only wetland flower sea, a paradise for migratory birds 🦢
About 120 km from Zhagana

🗿 Ganja Secret Realm
White stone cliffs + Octagonal Ancient City, full of niche mystery!
About 150 km from Zhagana

📷 Photography tips:
Golden trees by the lake in autumn + cloudy sky
Remember to wear bright clothes for better photos～