Gannan Zhagana's autumn exclusive beauty is stunning! A photographer's paradise + hiking guide

Zhagana, a secret realm meaning "stone box" in Tibetan 🏔️ 📍Diebu County, Gannan, Gansu Surrounded by stone peaks, with snow-capped mountains, canyons, forests, Tibetan villages, and pastures perfectly blended together, it's truly a paradise on earth! ✨ 📸 Best travel time: 🌿 June to August: A summer resort! Lush green grasslands + blooming wildflowers, around 25°C, super cool～ 🍁 September to October: Breathtaking golden autumn! A photographer's carnival season, with stunningly colorful forests❣️ ❄️ November to April: Snow-covered austere beauty, fewer people and beautiful scenery, perfect for relaxing! 🔥 Must-visit spots: ☀️ Dari Viewing Platform Clouds and mist swirl at sunrise, Tibetan villages + snow mountains = perfect photo angles! Address: Inside Zhagana Scenic Area 🌼 Fairy Beach Alpine meadow full of wildflowers in summer, great for horseback riding and photos 🐎 Opening hours: Open all day 🌄 Rock Viewing Platform 360° panoramic view of the stone peak wonders, a breathtaking god’s-eye view! 🕯️ Lasang Monastery A sacred site of Tibetan Buddhism, morning chanting cleanses the soul 👂 Recommended visit time: 1-2 hours 🚶 Hiking routes: 👉 Easy: Zhagana - Fairy Beach - Fairy Lake (2-3 hours) 👉 Advanced: Zhagana - Stone Forest - Guangai Mountain (6-8 hours, guide required) 🚗 Nearby recommendations: 🌟 Langmu Temple "The Little Switzerland of the East," spectacular Bailongjiang River Gorge～ About 80 km from Zhagana 🌸 Ruoergai Flower Lake Summer-only wetland flower sea, a paradise for migratory birds 🦢 About 120 km from Zhagana 🗿 Ganja Secret Realm White stone cliffs + Octagonal Ancient City, full of niche mystery! About 150 km from Zhagana 📷 Photography tips: Golden trees by the lake in autumn + cloudy sky Remember to wear bright clothes for better photos～