Passing through Gannan's "Stargate"

When the autumn wind ignites the layered forests of Gannan, Gannan becomes a palette left behind by the gods—the stone forest dons a golden-red robe, streams flow past amber-colored mountains, and the main peak of Guangai Mountain at 4,663 meters elevation inside Jiutian Shimen cuts a sharp silhouette against the blue sky.
This is not a movie scene, but a real autumn live scene!
Keep this "Jiutian Shimen + Zhagana" double secret realm guide handy to unlock 90% of the Gannan highlights missed by tourists✨

🌟 An Unrepeatable Autumn Experience
Magical Hiking at Jiutian Shimen
Cross seven natural stone gates, wade through leaf-covered valleys, and from a drone’s perspective, the collision of the stone forest and colorful woods creates a "Flaming Mountain" illusion.
Morning Mist and Red Leaves at Zhagana
The stone city painted by Luo Ke is shrouded in morning mist, with smoke from Tibetan villages intertwining with maple leaves covering the hills. The sunrise at Dari Viewing Platform is as beautiful as a fairy tale barrier.
Autumn Wonder at the Confluence of Huang and Tao Rivers
The muddy Yellow River and clear Tao River collide at Liujiaxia, creating the "Mandarin Duck Pot" spectacle, with the reed beds along the shore dyed honey-colored.

📸 Highlights Express
Jiutian Shimen Hiking
▸ Hiking Highlights: Wading through the canyon, checking in at the iconic "Sheep Bone" stone carving (about 3.4 km round trip, elevation 3,200 meters)
In-depth Zhagana Tour
▸ Best Photo Spots: Dari Viewing Platform for morning mist stone city, Fairy Beach for red leaf reflections

🚗 Travel "Tips"
Off-peak Route: Visit Jiutian Shimen first (arrive in the afternoon to avoid traffic), then enter Zhagana (exclusive viewing platform)

🌄 Photography Bonus:
▸ Jiutian Shimen’s lighting is best for capturing stone forest textures
▸ Capture the "Sunlit Golden Mountain" at Zhagana one hour before sunset