Reverse tourism for National Day, this is how to dress for Gannan!
by RiinaKivim?ki
Aug 30, 2025
🌿 Looking for the perfect summer vacation spot with kids? Gannan, with its mountains, rivers, and grasslands, is the ideal destination!
🌲 This season, Gannan is breathtakingly beautiful! With its cool 20°C climate, it's the perfect place for a family getaway to escape the summer heat.
✅ Say goodbye to the sweltering 40°C summer! Retreat to Gannan's 20°C paradise, where kids can play to their heart's content while parents relax.
✅ No crowded city summer camps—enjoy a stress-free experience with small groups of 3-7 people, flexible stops, and guides to assist with the kids.
✅ A nature class for city kids! Learn about highland plants, chase marmots, and stargaze in Gannan.
✅ Maximum family fun—milk yaks, paint thangkas, ride horses on the grasslands, and picnic by the streams.
✅ Gannan's version of "Disneyland"! Feed water birds at Flower Lake in Ruoergai, ride horses and practice archery on Sangke Grassland—your kids won't want to leave!
🚗 5 Days, 4 Nights! 🌄 Daily Highlights:
🌳 Day 1: Arrival in Lanzhou
Arrive in Lanzhou, where a private car will pick you up and take you to your hotel. Stroll along the Yellow River, visit Zhongshan Bridge 🌉, and take a photo with the Yellow River Mother Statue. In the evening, head to Zhengning Road Night Market for milk egg custard and lamb skewers!
🌳 Day 2: Lanzhou - Yellow and Tao River Viewing Platform - Labrang Monastery - Sangke Wetland Park - Stay in Xiahe
In the morning, marvel at the unique "clear and muddy waters" confluence of the Yellow and Tao Rivers. In the afternoon, visit Labrang Monastery, dress in traditional Tibetan attire for creative family photos 📸, and in the evening, head to Sangke Wetland to ride horses at sunset and explore highland plants while chasing marmots.
🌳 Day 3: Xiahe - Ganga Secret Land - Gahai Lake - Langmusi, Sichuan - Stay in Langmusi
In the morning, explore the alien-like terrain of Baishi Cliff and admire nature's craftsmanship. Then, drive through grassland roads to Gahai Lake to observe migratory birds 🦆. In the afternoon, hike through Namo Grand Canyon near Langmusi to find the source of the Bailong River.
🌳 Day 4: Langmusi - Flower Lake in Ruoergai - "Mini Duku Highway" Route 550 - Zhagana - Tibetan Cultural Experience - Stay in Zhagana
In the morning, feed animals at Flower Lake (don't forget wet wipes to clean your kids' hands afterward). In the afternoon, visit Zhagana, a filming location for "Where Are We Going, Dad?"—a fairytale-like castle 🏰 with stunning scenery. Visit a local Tibetan family to learn how to make traditional snacks and enjoy butter tea. Spend the night in a Tibetan village under a starry sky 🌃, counting stars ✨.
🌳 Day 5: Zhagana - Locke Road Scenic Spots (Naheika and Niba Village Viewing Platforms) - Milarepa Buddha Pavilion - Return to Lanzhou
In the morning, watch the sunrise in Zhagana, a paradise on earth! Let your kids ride horses to Fairy Beach, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. In the afternoon, traverse Locke Road to admire snow-capped mountains and grasslands. End the trip with a visit to Labrang Monastery to spin prayer wheels and make wishes 🙏.
🌞 Is August melting the rest of the country? Gannan's 20°C summer is waiting for you!
🚗 Small group tours of 3-7 people, pure fun with no shopping stops. Explore the essence of Tibetan culture in 5 days with fewer crowds, stunning views, and great value.
🈶 Interested in this itinerary? Send a private message 💬 with "number of people + dates" ✅ to get details and join the tour!
Post by 1001HW TRIP | Aug 20, 2025














