A Different Kind of Journey

In Western Sichuan and Southern Gansu, I was deeply awed by the magnificent natural scenery and pristine cultural landscapes.

🚗 Sharing our itinerary:
Day1⃣ Nationwide arrival - Lanzhou airport pickup - Check-in at Hyatt Regency Lanzhou
Zhengning Road Night Market is very lively, recommended foods: Milk Egg Fermented Glutinous Rice, Lamb Offal, BBQ, Sweet Fermented Rice Milk Tea...

Day2⃣ Lanzhou - Labrang Monastery guided tour - Sangke Grassland - Xiahe - Check-in at Norden Camp
Morning: First stop Labrang Monastery with professional guide, perfect Tibetan cultural experience
Afternoon: Sangke Grassland emerald green like a carpet, with herds of cattle and sheep under blue skies

Day3⃣ Xiahe - Langmusi - Check-in at Ruoergai Langmusi Grand Hotel
Morning: Professional guide explains history of Sertri Monastery, sky burial platform behind temple, can see Red Stone Cliff halfway
Afternoon: Visit Kirti Monastery, hike Namo Grand Canyon with guide

Day4⃣ Full-day horseback riding into Tibetan pastures/tent lunch - Gahai Lake - Check-in at Hezuo InterContinental Norsang Hotel
Depart from Langmusi town, ride horses along Bailong River towards its source. Lunch in a nomad family's tent to experience pastoral life. After lunch, another half hour ride to Bailong River's source

Day5⃣ Hezuo - Milarepa Buddha Pavilion - Lanzhou
Morning: Milarepa Buddha Pavilion is a red Tibetan-style high-rise building. Unique exterior for photos, very worth visiting inside
Afternoon: Return trip~

⚠ Southern Gansu travel tips:
Clothing: Large temperature difference between day and night, keep warm, bring a windbreaker even in summer
Shoes: Sports shoes, hiking shoes, mountaineering boots
Thermos: Recommended to drink hot water throughout the trip
Sun protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen