Explore Gannan | Zhagana A

Zhagana, meaning "stone box" in Tibetan, is a place with a terrain that resembles a grand palace and a natural stone city built with natural rock walls. Known for its steep mountains, misty natural landscapes, and rich cultural activities, Zhagana Scenic Area is a model of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. It is known as the "Oriental Garden of Eden" and "Cloud Wonderland". * Location: Zhagana Scenic Area is located in Yewa Township, about 30 km northwest of Diebu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, at an altitude of about 3,000 meters. * Cultural Landscape: The main attractions of Zhagana Scenic Area include Dongwa Village, Yeri Village, Dari Village, and Daiba Village. These villages are built along the mountains. The ancient wooden Tibetan houses are scattered in a unique way, showing the unique Tibetan culture of the local area. Visitors can experience a variety of production activities such as nomadic, farming, hunting, and logging. Zhagana is known as one of the top ten non-famous mountains in China and a national geological park for its magnificent natural scenery and profound Tibetan culture. This area not only has a unique natural landscape, but also has a rich cultural heritage, including ancient Tibetan culture, a variety of production activities, reasonable collocation and complementary integration, and has become a model of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. * Natural Landscape: Zhagana Scenic Area is surrounded by mountains, clear streams, and green lakes. There are must-visit Shimen Observation Deck and Dari Observation Deck, as well as famous natural landscapes such as Fairy Beach, Fairy Lake, Tiger's Mouth, Runwu Gully, and Knife and Axe, as well as the Octagonal Ancient City, Lasang Temple, and Labrang Monastery. The ancient Tibetan city and temple with a history of thousands of years attract countless visitors to explore and appreciate the magic of nature and profound cultural heritage.