This is a place you must visit once in your lifetime
⛱️Must-visit attractions:
📍Zhagana
Pure, primitive, quiet, all the beauty can be seen here. Dongwa Village, Yeri Village, Dari Village and Daiba Village, which are built on the mountain, all have wooden plank roads and observation platforms, from which one can enjoy the scenery from all angles.
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📍Ganga Secret Realm
The green here seems to be able to heal the soul, and just looking at the beautiful scenery from afar is enough to make you forget all your worries. This area is divided into three major attractions: Bajiao City, Baishiya and Baishiya Temple.
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📍Labrang Monastery
This is one of the six major monasteries of the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism and is known worldwide as the "World Tibetan Studies Center". You are not allowed to wear skirts or shorts in the temple. You can rent a set of Tibetan clothing locally before entering the temple.
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📍Sangke Grassland
It takes about 20 minutes to get from Labrang Monastery to Sangke Grassland. At an altitude of 4,000 meters, you can step on the grassland and look up to the sky.
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📍Langmusi
There are two Langmusi in Sichuan and Gansu, facing each other across the river.
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📍Flower Lake
From June to July every year, the Huahu Lake is covered with colorful flowers on the grass, which is extremely beautiful. There is a wooden plank road built by the lake, extending all the way into the water. Walk along the plank road to the depths of the wetland, and there are good places to take photos along the way.
🍜Food tips:
🍜Lanzhou beef noodles
"One clear, two white, three red, four green, five yellow", with delicious clear soup and chewy noodles, is the iconic delicacy of Lanzhou!
🥩Longxi bacon
It originated during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. After being pickled and exposed to the sun, it is best eaten with a steamed bun. It is fat but not greasy, and the fragrance is overflowing.
🌯Stuffed leather
A specialty snack from the Northwest, it is orange-yellow and transparent, soft and chewy, served with gluten and chili oil, sour, spicy and refreshing!
🍲Slurry noodles
The sour and appetizing jiangshui soup, served with handmade noodles, is a great way to relieve summer heat and cure loss of appetite!
🍜臊子面
The meat sauce is served with vegetables, the soup is thick and the noodles are few, one mouthful of noodles and one mouthful of soup, the simple and delicious taste of the Northwest people~
🐑Dongxiang Hand-Pulled Lamb
The whole lamb is cooked and the meat is torn by hand. It is authentic, fragrant and not smelly. It is the heroic way of eating in the Northwest!
🍖Jingyuan Lamb
30-45 day old dairy lamb meat is tender and juicy, delicious for stir-frying or stewing, and it is certified by the geographical indication!
🥟Hezhou steamed buns
The dough is soft, the filling is rich, and it is drizzled with chili oil. The oil is yellow and the noodles are white. One bite is super satisfying!
🐟Zhangye rubbed fish roe
The noodles are rolled into small fish shapes and paired with colorful vegetables. They look like fish fry and have a chewy texture. They are children's favorite!
🌶️Wuwei noodles
It is sour, spicy, cool, flexible and delicious. It is a must-have for people in Wuwei in summer. It is perfect when paired with garlic chili oil!
🍝Dunhuang donkey meat yellow noodles
"The best in China"! Donkey meat has a rich sauce and the yellow noodles are chewy. It is a must-try delicacy in Dunhuang!
🍲Jiuquan hot pot
Chicken soup is used as the base, with gluten and vermicelli added. The soup is delicious and the pepper aroma warms the stomach and heart~
🥩Lanzhou pickled pork
Marinated in fermented bean curd, the meat is fragrant, fatty but not greasy, the centerpiece of Lanzhou’s New Year’s Eve dinner!
🐪Snow Mountain Camel Paw
Camel paws are stewed until soft and served with delicacies from land and sea. It is a signature dish of high-end banquets in Gansu!
🍢 Lamb rolls
The mutton is tender and fragrant, and the dough rolls absorb the soup. Two flavors come out of one pot. This is the wisdom of people in the northwest!
🍝Lanzhou fried noodles
The fried noodles are crispy and fragrant, served with vegetables and shredded meat, with a chewy texture. It is a hot item at the night market!
🍯Sweet mash
Fermented oats/highland barley, added with sugar and milk, sour and sweet, the first choice for summer dessert!
🐔Jingning Roast Chicken
The skin is crispy, the meat is tender, and the spices are tasty. It is a non-legacy delicacy of Jingning, and it tastes even better when you tear it apart and eat it!
🥔 Longnan potato stir fry
Potatoes are pounded until sticky and served with hot and sour soup, a creative staple food for the people of Longnan!
🍲Beef rice
Diced beef with noodles and rich and delicious soup is a standard breakfast for people in Zhangye!
🍜Riverside noodles
The noodles are chewy, the soup is rich, and it is served with vegetables and lamb. One bowl is super satisfying!
🥛Milk and egg fermented glutinous rice
Milky aroma + eggy aroma + sweet fermented glutinous rice wine, a warm drink in winter, good for beauty and skin care~
🍢Tianshui quack
Buckwheat noodles rolled into small pieces and served with chili oil and sesame paste are a unique snack for people in Tianshui!
🏨Accommodation tips:
✅ Recommended hotels in Xiahe: Jiusheng International Hotel, Labrang Civil Aviation Hotel
✅B&B/campsite: Amigonghong Ranch B&B, Ganga Ecological Camp
✅Langmusi hotel recommendation: Luqu International Hotel
✅Tanke Hotel Recommendations: Wangfu Hotel, First Bay Hotel
✅ Recommended hotels in Zhagana: Tiancheng Gana Meiduo, Zhagana Scenic Area Hotel
🚄Transportation strategy:
: Fly directly to Dunhuang/Lanzhou and transfer to high-speed rail. Taxi in the city starts at 5 yuan
💗Other tips:
✔Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes tickets need to be booked one month in advance during peak season;
✔If you have a large group and the journey is long, you can charter a car in advance🚗, and compare prices before traveling, it may be cheaper;
✔It is more convenient to wear slippers at Mingsha Mountain🩴. Anti-sand shoe covers can be prepared in advance, as the disposable ones in scenic spots are easily broken;
✔It is also recommended to bring a mobile phone case to prevent strong winds;
✔You can buy a cowboy hat in the scenic area, 15 yuan each, which is good for warmth and sun protection;
✔The temperature difference between day and night is large in the northwest region, so bring thick clothes to keep warm. A windproof and waterproof jacket is necessary;
✔ Wear sunglasses to prevent sand from blinding your eyes🕶, and prepare a windproof and sandproof mask or a versatile headscarf;
✔ Keep sunscreen ready so you can apply it at any time when the sun is strong. If you are afraid of dryness, bring lip balm and body lotion;
✔You can prepare wasteland style or western style clothing💃🏼. If you want a clean and neat picture, wear solid colors, pure white or pure black; ✔There are many shooting costumes available for rent in the scenic area, so you can get it done even if you don’t prepare in advance;
✔You can prepare some one-time internal 🩲 changes. Wet wipes are available in desert areas;