October Gannan: A Divine Destination!
by “踏上奇妙之旅,探索世界每一个角落。我是极地之光,热爱旅行分享、带你领略别样风景,发现旅途惊喜。
Oct 12, 2025
✅ Travel Tips
❗️Avoid strenuous exercise when first arriving in the plateau💪. Don't wash your hair or shower the night you land🚿
❗️ Gannan is part of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, home to many ethnic minorities. Please respect local customs and food.
❗️ Once inside the temple, please refrain from making loud noises 🗣, pointing at Buddha statues 👉, or stepping on prayer flags.
✅ Clothing Guide
✅ Six-Day Gannan Tour Itinerary
💡D1: Lanzhou - Gangjia Secret Territory - Labrang Monastery - Xiahe
💡D2: Xiahe - Sangke Grassland - Gahai Lake - Guomang Wetland - Langmusi Temple
💡D3: Langmusi Gansu Temple - Maqu Yellow River First Bridge - Awancang Wetland - Nyingma Monastery - Jiuzhi/Aba
💡D4: Jiuzhi/Aba - Lianbaoyaze - Gemo Temple - Nine-Bend Yellow River First Bend - Tangke
💡D5: Tangke - Zoige Flower Lake - Xiaoduku (Zhasag Scenic Area) - Zhagana
💡D6: Zhagana - Retracing the Jiangdi Highway - Milarepa Buddhist Temple - Disband in Lanzhou City
Gannan is located in a plateau area, with an average altitude of approximately 3,000 meters. The temperature fluctuates significantly between day and night, so please bring some warm clothing, such as a jacket or lightweight down jacket. The weather in the plateau is unpredictable, so it's recommended to bring rain gear, an umbrella, or a raincoat. The scenery in Gannan is dominated by grasslands and Tibetan culture.
✅ Scenic Spot Summary❗️
1. Gangjia Secret Realm: Cliffs, grasslands, stone forests, and caves make this a truly pristine scenic area, featuring scenic spots such as Bajiao Ancient City and Baishi Cliff. 2. Labrang Monastery: Features a prayer corridor and the Gongtang Pagoda, offering panoramic views of the temple and a glimpse of the monks gathered together. 📿
3. Milarepa Temple: The only building in the entire Tibetan region dedicated to the founders of various Tibetan Buddhist sects, it also houses a Tibetan Buddhist museum.
4. Sangke Grassland: The wetland viewing platform is stunning, with numerous campsites, horse racing tracks, and Tibetan-style tents. ⛺️
5. Zhagana: A Tibetan village surrounded by mountains, the morning mist creates a magical atmosphere. 🌫
6. Langmusi: Known as the Little Switzerland of the East, the Bailong River divides Gansu and Sichuan, offering a unique cultural encounter. 🌅
7. The First Bend of the Nine-Bend Yellow River: Watch the sunrise and sunset at the Nine-Bend Yellow River. The weather can be quite cold, so remember to dress warmly; there are plenty of plump marmots.
8. Lianbaoyezhe: A magical wonderland reminiscent of "The Lord of the Rings," with its unique peaks and rocks, glacial lakes, and Huangyatan, a popular photo spot. The S-shaped road and distant mountains create a captivating atmosphere. 9. Nyingma Monastery: Home to the largest prayer wheel, the drone footage is truly breathtaking.
👉 Click the link below for an in-depth tour. Feel free to contact us for inquiries and reservations, and embark on a pure journey of freedom, faith, and nature!
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