[2024 Luqu Attraction] Travel Guide for Guomang Wetland (Updated Sep)
Wetlands
Address:
Guomang Wetland Attractions in Luqu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (South of National Highway 213)
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hours
Guomang Wetland, Nine-colored Gannan
Guomang Wetland is located beside National Highway 213 in Gahai Township, Luqu County, Gansu Province, at an altitude of 3562 meters. It is the source and water conservation area of the Tao River, the largest tributary of the Yellow River, and an important wintering habitat for migratory birds such as the black-necked crane. At this moment, Guomang Wetland is a beautiful autumn picture, with white clouds, fluttering prayer flags, and the interplay of grasslands, rivers, and lakes, also reflecting the beauty of the Nine Bends of the Yellow River.
The iconic building of Guomang Wetland is the red-crowned crane statue, located in the middle of the red-crowned crane viewing platform, which can be reached by a wooden plank road about one kilometer long. Admission is free and it is open all day. It is recommended to drive there, located beside National Highway 213.
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Recommended five-day self-driving tour from Xi'an to Gannan!
👍Most recommended:
There are many travel routes from Xi'an to Gannan, and here is a popular five-day tour itinerary:
🗓Itinerary:
Day 1: Xi'an—Sangke Grassland. The whole journey is about 790 kilometers.
Depart from Xi'an, take the Lianhuo Expressway westward, with almost no traffic after Baoji, exit the expressway at Wushan County, and then drive for an hour and a half to reach Langdaban Grassland. Watch the sunrise here, camp and rest.
Depart at noon to reach Min County for lunch, then continue west along National Highway 316, passing through the terraced fields of thousands of acres, the viewing platform of Zhuoni County, and arrive at Hezuo City. The Duohe'er Temple and Zhayou Temple along the way can be visited for free.
If you don't want to camp, you can stay in the city. For camping, navigate to Zhayou Township, follow the road to the mountain pass, which is part of the Sangke Grassland, sparsely populated, and an excellent spot for camping and stargazing.
Day 2: Sangke—Langmu Temple. The whole journey is about 160 kilometers.
Wake up naturally in the morning on the grassland, have breakfast, and then enter the Sangke Grassland. Even on the boundless grassland road, the beauty of Guomang Wetland and the tenderness of Gahai Lake touch people's hearts. Arrive at Langmu Temple in the afternoon, the only place in the town that may get congested, where you can gather in the town or visit the temples.
Langmu Temple has two temples, belonging to Ruoergai County in Sichuan and Luqu County in Gansu. If you want to see rippling blue waves, you can go to the Namo Grand Canyon in Sichuan's Langmu Temple, which is the source of the Bailong River. The clear stream flows past the caves on the cliff edge, where you can throw stones for good luck, and of course, feeding pigeons is also a good choice.
Day 3: Langmu Temple—Zhagana. The whole journey is about 330 kilometers.
Leave Langmu Temple and take the U13 county road into Ruoergai. This is a city of grasslands, where you will pass the winding Heihe Ranch, see cattle and sheep running freely, galloping horses, and also pass the Yellow River's Great Bend, where you can listen to the low cry of the mother river.
Drive north from Tangke on National Highway 248, and you can reach Zhagana Village by evening, where you can choose to stay in the village or camp at the viewing platform.
Day 4 Zhagana—Lintan County. The total length is about 140 kilometers.
Catch the sunrise over Zhagana in the early morning, and start the essence of this journey, the Loke Crossing—Zhagana to Zagulu Town, 100 kilometers of unpaved road, 40 kilometers of bomb craters, which will shake you to doubt life, but it does not affect your anticipation of the beautiful scenery.
In the middle of the crossing, a new hiking trail has been built, where you can walk a short distance and stand high to overlook the entire valley. If you can only go to one place in Gannan by self-driving, then the Loke Road is the best answer. When the car reaches Zagulu Town, you finally escape the bumpy road section and stay in Lintan County in the evening.
Day 5 Lintan—Xi'an. Return to Xi'an via the expressway. If you have more time, you can also detour to Liuba to experience the passion of red leaves.
Gannan has rich scenery and many options, you can adjust according to your time.
KAIDEN WATTS
The secret realm of Lianbaoyeze is even more beautiful than Daocheng
This land within the land is located in Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province. He and Nianbaoyu are 'twins' born on either side of the same mountain range~
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This place is like a forgotten fairyland. Here there are the legendary holy mountains and pure lands, the paradise between mountains and seas🏞️, the ultimate scenery that can be photographed everywhere, and the romantic and simple folk customs~
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⛰️Altitude: Average above 4000 meters. Be aware of altitude sickness and avoid vigorous running and jumping.
🈲️Quit smoking and drinking, avoid overwork. If you have a respiratory infection, it is not recommended to challenge~
🌡️The temperature difference between day and night is large, no matter when you go, you need to prepare warm clothes.
🧴Sunscreen is a must! The plateau ultraviolet rays are very strong, sunglasses🕶️, hats🧢, sunscreen and umbrellas☔️ are essential.
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💯💯Recommended route
D1: Gather in Lanzhou
D2: Lanzhou-Internet celebrity Jingqi Tunnel-Beauty Prairie-Mila Reba Buddha Pavilion-Cooperation
D3: Cooperation-Guomang Wetland-Zhagana-Tibetan Home Visit-Bonfire Party
D4: Zhagana Dawn-Flower Lake-Sunset First Mouth Huangjiuqu River-Free Specialty Yak Meat Hot Pot
D5: Tangke-Yeze Lotus-Gemo-Aba Temple
D6: Aba-Passing through Awan Warehouse Wetland-World's Largest Prayer Wheel-Sichuan Langmu Temple-Namo Grand Canyon Hiking-Watch Lama Preaching
D7: Langmu Temple-Sangke Grassland-Labrang Temple-Lanzhou
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🔮June-August is the best time to travel to Gannan. At this time, the average temperature in Gannan is 10-20℃, which is the hottest time of the year. The grass🌿 is lush, wild flowers are everywhere, the pasture is lush, this is the most beautiful enjoyment. Go to the beautiful scenery of the plateau.
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🔮In addition, during the blessing ceremony from the third to the seventeenth of the first month, various festivals with Tibetan characteristics are alternated. For those who are interested in Tibetan culture and folk customs, this is a time not to be missed~
CASSANDRA BUSH
Gannan Travel Guide
🚆 How to get there:
✈ Plane: It is recommended to fly to Lanzhou, car rental or group is convenient
🚄 Train: Lanzhou West Station is a high-speed rail station, Lanzhou Station is a train station, choose according to personal preference
✨ Travel guide:
Sun protection: long clothes, trousers, hat👒, sunglasses🕶
Washing and care: facial cleanser, moisturizer, hydrating mask
Electrical appliances: charger, power bank, camera📷, drone
Medicine: motion sickness patch, high altitude sickness prevention💊, and other daily necessities
Others: thermos cup🥛, U-shaped pillow, etc.
Documents🎫: ID card, student card
⭕ Itinerary planning - First encounter with Gannan Four days and three nights:
D1: Gathering day-Lanzhou city walk
D2: Lanzhou-Labrang Monastery-Sangke Grassland-Diebu
D3: Diebu-Zhagana-Flower Lake-Langmu Temple
D4: Langmu Temple-Guomang Wetland-Milariba Buddha Pavilion
⭕ Xi'an departure bus tour Five days and four nights:
D1: Xi'an-Wolf Crossing Wetland Grassland-Dangchang
D2: Dangchang-Guan Goose Gully-Lazikou-Diebu
D3: Zhagana-Ruoergai Grassland-Flower Lake-Langmu Temple
D4: Langmu Temple-Sangke Grassland-Labrang Monastery-Lanzhou
D5: Lanzhou-Lianhuo Expressway-Xi'an
⭕ Punch in the first bend of the Yellow River Five days and four nights:
D1: Gathering day-Lanzhou city walk
D2: Lanzhou-Labrang Monastery-Ganji Mystery-Xiahe
D3: Xiahe-Sangke Grassland-Langmu Temple-First Bend of the Yellow River-Tangke Town
D4: Tangke Town-Ruoergai Grassland-Flower Lake-Zhagana
D5: Zhagana-Guomang Wetland-Bafang Thirteen Lanes-Lanzhou
🌟 Tips:
Keep hydrated during the journey: Gannan's climate is relatively dry, carry a water cup with you
Prevention of altitude sickness: Some areas of Gannan have a higher altitude, pay attention to the prevention of altitude sickness
Ethnic costumes: Try local costumes in the scenic area and leave beautiful photos
Car sharing: If you need to rent a car, consider sharing the cost
Local food: Try local special food and experience the local flavor
May every step you take in Gannan be an encounter, and every scenery be a heartthrob.🏞✨