Great places to go for the National Day holiday! The autumn scenery in Gannan is picturesque, and the beautiful views await your exploration!

The footsteps of autumn have already quietly arrived, and the autumn in Gannan is stunningly beautiful! The endless meadows complement the distant snow-capped mountains, and the colorful forests spread across valleys and hillsides. The golden waves of wheat next to the village of Zhagana roll with the wind. During the National Day period, if you yearn for a destination with few people and beautiful scenery, Gannan is undoubtedly the best choice. At this time, there are fewer tourists, the prices are favorable, and the peak travel season is avoided. The essence of a 7-day tour in Gannan is arranged as follows: D1, free activities in Lanzhou; D2, Lanzhou to Liujiaxia Reservoir; D3, Hezuo to the Road of Rock - Zhagana; D4, Zhagana to Xiaoduku - Flower Lake - The First Bend of the Yellow River; D5, Tangke to Lianbao Yezhe - Gemu Monastery; D6, Jiuzhi to Awan Cang Wetland - Langmu Temple - Sangke Grassland; D7, Xiahe to Labrang Monastery - Ganjia Secret Land - Lanzhou. For those visiting Gannan for the first time, this route can be chosen. If you are not familiar with the road or do not want to worry about traveling with family, you can opt for group tours/customization. The driver can also help take photos, which can be more cost-effective than traveling by yourself. The accommodation conditions are average, and the sanitary conditions cannot be compared with those in first- and second-tier cities. It is recommended to bring your own toothbrush, toothpaste, towels, and other toiletries. Local delicacies include steamed buns, yak yogurt, Tibetan buns, hand-grabbed lamb, butter tea, beef pancakes, etc. If you don't like them, you can choose local Sichuan cuisine restaurants. From September to October, Gannan has entered late autumn, with large temperature differences between morning and evening, so it is necessary to bring windproof down jackets/shell jackets to keep warm. Attractions worth visiting include: Ruoergai Flower Lake, Ruoergai Grassland, Zhagana, Labrang Monastery, Sangke Grassland, and Langmu Temple, etc. Travel tips for Gannan: In terms of clothing, due to the large temperature difference between morning and evening, it is necessary to bring shell jackets and long-sleeved coats, and you can wear a dress with a coat when the sun is sufficient at noon; sun protection should not be neglected, as the ultraviolet rays are strong in the plateau area; when visiting monasteries, local regulations must be followed; smoking and drinking are prohibited before the trip, and it is advisable to avoid fatigue and take preventive medicines such as Rhodiola one week in advance. Eat more vegetables and fruits, drink plenty of water, get enough sleep, and relax your mind. However, patients with heart disease and high blood pressure should not travel. During the National Day season, the autumn colors in Gannan are rich, and the beautiful scenery awaits your exploration!