Labrang Monastery

It is often said that the three key elements of a good photograph are the model, the model, and the model. A young and beautiful model can make for a great photo. A model with a weathered look and a sense of story can also make for a great photo. How to age gracefully? I found an answer in them: give up resistance and age quietly in accordance with nature. Early in the morning, I rushed to the temple to witness the grand annual ceremony: the Buddha Sunning Festival. The county town was shrouded in morning fog, still not awake. The sky was filled with drones. Residents from surrounding areas dressed in their finest to attend the ceremony, making the temple very lively. Locals spoke in a language we couldn't understand, and they also had difficulty understanding Mandarin. Being here felt almost like being abroad, and there were very few shops in the entire county town. Travel is like this, although it may be fraught with difficulties at the time, when you look back and see so many wonderful photos, you'll feel it was worth the journey.

In Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, known as the 'Highland Jiangnan', I experienced the tranquil beauty away from the worldly noise. In the month of April, Labrang Monastery is brimming with spring vitality , and all things are reviving . Here, I lingered among the ancient and quaint temple buildings , feeling the charm of religious culture . After a spiritual cleansing, I couldn't help but ponder the meaning of life. Against the backdrop of blue skies and white clouds, Labrang Monastery appears even more mysterious and majestic. Life is like a journey, we need to slow down to appreciate different landscapes , and experience different cultures.

This year, take a trip to Gannan. Although Seda is not part of Gannan, it is usually included in the itinerary planning for longer trips, as it is conveniently on the way. Allocate more time to enjoy the visit. ~ 🎈🎈🎈What are the must-visit attractions? 1⃣ Yellow River: the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns of the Yellow River in Tangke; 2⃣ Visit the Labrang Monastery, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, which was featured in the movie 'A World Without Thieves' where Liu Ruoying paid her respects; 3⃣ Zhagana: a true hidden paradise; 4⃣ Two must-visit grasslands on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau: Zoige and Sangke; 5⃣ The sacred mountain—Lianbao Yeze: with its perennial snow-capped peaks and spectacular glacial ice, and mysterious lakes; 6⃣ Ganjia Secret Realm: Perhaps, it's hard to find such a secluded scenery anymore, so just quietly appreciate it. ~ 📣📣📣About transportation and essential items 🚗Public transportation in Gannan is inconvenient, so self-driving or chartered cars are common; the starting point is usually set in Lanzhou, and the ending point can be a return trip to Lanzhou or Chengdu. 👗Clothing: The temperature difference between morning and evening in Gannan is significant, so a thick coat is a must. 🔍Essential items: Various sunscreens, moisturizers, and lip balms are essential. Also, bring Rhodiola rosea and medicines for colds, diarrhea, band-aids, etc. 🔔Altitude sickness: Remember not to run or jump on the plateau, and don't get too excited. - 🎬🎬🎬Gannan 4-day loop: Day 1 Lanzhou--Ganjia Secret Realm--Labrang Monastery--Xiahe Stay Day 2 Sangke Grassland--Zhagana--Diebu Stay Day 3 Zoige Grassland--Flower Lake--Langmusi Stay Day 4 Langmusi-Gahai-Milarepa Buddha Pavilion-Lanzhou - 🌟🌟🌟Gannan 5-day loop: Day1 Lanzhou-Ganjia Secret Realm-Labrang Monastery-Xiahe Day2 Labrang Monastery-Sangke Grassland-Zhagana Day3 Flower Lake-Zoige Wetland-Nine Bends of the Yellow River-Tangke Day4 Tangke-Suo Ke Tibetan Monastery-Gahai Lake-Langmusi Day5 Langmusi Temple-Milarepa Buddha Pavilion-Lanzhou - 👉👉👉Gannan 6-day loop: D1. Lanzhou—Ganjia Secret Realm—Labrang Monastery—Xiahe D2. Labrang Monastery—Sangke Grassland—Zhagana D.3 Zhagana—Zoige Flower Lake—Nine Bends Yellow River—Tangke D4. Tangke—Wache Taling—Lianbao Yeze—Aba D5. Awan Warehouse Wetland—Gahai Lake—Langmusi D6. Langmusi—Milarepa Buddha Pavilion—Linxia to Lanzhou - ❤️❤️❤️Gannan classic 7-day (Seda version): D1 Lanzhou-Ganjia Secret Realm-Labrang Monastery-Xiahe D2 Xiahe-Langmusi-Zhagana D3 Flower Lake-Zoige Grassland-Nine Bends Yellow River-Tangke D4 Wache Taling-Lianbao Yeze-Jiuzhi D5 Tibetan Zebra County-Seda Wuming Buddhist Institute D6 Seda in-depth tour-Jiuzhi-Maqu D7 Maqu-Milarepa Buddha Pavilion-Lanzhou ~

This summer, take your kids on an RV trip! Move your home into a mobile scenic area, and enjoy the beautiful experience of opening the door to a view and closing it to a home🍃. Experience the latest trendy way of traveling😍. Today, I will recommend 3 RV routes that are perfect for summer travel, with plenty of parent-child experiences, and even a parent-child leader and a photographer to capture the moments📸. While enjoying the beautiful scenery, you can also better enhance the parent-child relationship👍 . ✅【Xinjiang | Fairy Tale Ili + Sayram Lake 8 Days】 ⭕️Classic IPs: Narat, Duku Highway, Kalajun Grassland, Huocheng Lavender, Sayram Lake ⭕️Hidden Gems: Kuerdening, Chapaqi Sea, Kafeng Base Camp ⭕️Trip Highlights: 👉985/211 top university leader accompanying throughout 👉7 nights of high-quality accommodation, 1 night by Sayram Lake, 1 night at a forest camp, 2 nights at a boutique homestay, 3 nights at a 4-diamond hotel 👉Includes the essence of the Ili River Valley, daily driving time ≤3h, 10+ fun parent-child experiences ⭕️Parent-Child Play Experiences: ✓Exclusive car tour of the Narat Grassland, horse riding ✓Horse riding in the Kuerdening Spruce Forest ✓Kazakh family visit ✓Crossing the northern section of the Duku Highway ✓UTV on the Kalajun Grassland ✓Lamb catching competition on the Kalajun Grassland ✓Lavender estate photo capture ✓Fruit picking ✓Lake Sayram circumnavigation & sailing ✓Bonfire party ✓Grassland afternoon tea ✓Kazanqi Citywalk —— ✅【Gannan | Parent-Child 6 Days】 ⭕️Classic IPs: Labrang Monastery, Sangke Grassland, Zhagana, Liujiaxia Reservoir, Bingling Temple Grottoes ⭕️Hidden Gems: Namo Grand Canyon, Dazong Lake, Fairy Beach ⭕️Trip Highlights: 👉Daily driving time <3h, 10+ local experiences 👉A variety of accommodation experiences throughout the trip, combining local specialty hotels and cost-effectiveness 👉Stay at the Sangke Sky Camp to watch the stars ⭕️Parent-Child Play Experiences: ✓Grassland Xianglang Festival·Travel photography, dressing up with your child in Tibetan makeup, braids, and clothes ✓Bingling Temple Grottoes·Explanation ✓Labrang Monastery·Monk explanation ✓Crossing the entire Loke Road ✓Liujiaxia Reservoir·Speedboat ride on the Yellow River ✓Fun on the grassland, horse riding, archery, afternoon tea... ✓Light trekking at Fairy Beach ✓Light trekking at Namo Grand Canyon ✓Ceremonial dinner ✓Fireworks bonfire party ✓Encounter with marmots at Dazong Lake —— ✅【Qinghai | Qinghai Lake Parent-Child 6 Days】 ⭕️Classic IPs: Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Atomic City Museum, Qilian Mountain Grassland, Zhuoer Mountain ⭕️Hidden Gems: Ice Gully Forest Sea, Lake Circuit West Road, Heima River, Nanshan ⭕️Trip Highlights: 👉5 different types of accommodation experiences throughout the trip, 3 nights in Tibetan-style hotels + 1 night in Chaka Bubble House + 1 night in RV camping 👉Daily driving time ≤3h 👉8 grassland nomadic experiences + 4 local cultural experiences + 2 mini-classes ⭕️Parent-Child Play Experiences: ✓Mini-classes on 'Tibetan Plateau' & 'Little Salt Worker' ✓Trekking in the Ice Gully Forest Sea ✓Professional equestrian riding by Qinghai Lake ✓In-depth horse riding on the Qilian Mountain Grassland ✓Be a little herdsman for a day, wearing ethnic costumes, making tsampa, herding cattle and sheep... ✓Learn Tibetan script/handcraft Tibetan incense ✓Taste special Tibetan meals, with Dzoma explaining and appreciating the nomadic diet culture ✓Intangible Cultural Heritage Thangka Experience·Special invitation to a heritage expert for explanation

Buddies😜! Gannan, this beautiful place located on the northeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau🤩, is simply a paradise for travel👏👏👏! 😄First, let me introduce you to the geographical location of Gannan🧐. It's like a shining pearl💎, set on the vast land👀. 🌈Next is the carefully planned travel route for you buddies🎈: Departing from Lanzhou by car🚗, along the way you can appreciate the solemn mystery of Labrang Monastery😃, the vast expanse of Sangke Grassland😄, the tranquil beauty of Gahai Lake🤩, the unique charm of Langmu Temple👍, the mysterious and magnificent Zhagana😍, the colorful splendor of Ruoergai Flower Lake🌸, the majestic grandeur of the First Bend of the Yellow River🎉, as well as the magical charm of Zecha Stone Forest and Ganjia Secret Land🧐. 🎈These 9 must-visit attractions each have their own highlights😜: 👉Labrang Monastery is filled with a strong religious atmosphere🙏, and every corner exudes a sacred light😃. 👉Sangke Grassland is like a green ocean🐑, with the wind blowing the grass, refreshing and pleasing to the mind😄. 👉Gahai Lake is like a mirror🤩, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, a feast for the eyes👀. 👉Langmu Temple blends a variety of cultural elements👍, its unique architectural style is eye-catching🤗. 👉Zhagana is like a paradise🏞, with spectacular rock walls that leave one in awe😍. 👉Ruoergai Flower Lake is blooming with various flowers🌸, as if entering a world of flowers🤩. 👉The First Bend of the Yellow River is winding and majestic🎉, awe-inspiring💗. 👉Zecha Stone Forest's peculiar peaks and rocks🧐, make one marvel at the craftsmanship of nature👀. 👉Ganjia Secret Land is mysterious and tranquil😜, like a hidden treasure land🤩. 😜Wow😜, buddies, I have good news for you🎉, Sangke Grassland is free of charge😄! Here, you can play to your heart's content😃: 👣You can run on the grassland🤩, feeling the breeze on your face😄. 🐎You can ride a steed🐎, enjoying the thrill of galloping😎. 📸You can also take beautiful photos📸, leaving behind wonderful memories💗. 👀Personal travel experiences and precautions are also very important🤔: 🔸The temperature difference between day and night is quite large🥶, remember to bring enough warm clothing🧥, otherwise you will shiver from the cold😷. 🔸This is a high-altitude area🧗‍♀️, you may experience altitude sickness, so be sure to take precautions🤒. 🔸Respect the local religious culture and customs🙏, this is very important👌. 🔸The sun is very strong🌞, don't be careless with sun protection🌂, otherwise you will get sunburned😜. 🤩The cuisine of Gannan is also drool-worthy😋: 👉Gannan Tibetan steamed buns have thin skins and big fillings😍, biting into them is full of happiness👄. 👉Hand-grabbed lamb is fresh and juicy🤤, with an original flavor that is unforgettable😝. 👉Fern root rice is fragrant and delicious👍, with a unique flavor😃. 👉Yak yogurt is rich and creamy🥛, nutritious and delicious👏. 💖Gannan is such an intoxicating place🤩. It has magnificent natural scenery🌄, a long history and culture📜, and delicious local cuisine😋. Buddies, hurry up and take a spontaneous trip to Gannan💗!

Gannan, this secret realm praised by 'National Geographic' as a 'must-visit in a lifetime', what charm does it hold? It's not Tibet, yet it has a similar Tibetan culture, stunning natural scenery, and few tourists. 📍 Location: Southwest Gansu Province 🚗 Travel Guide: First arrive at Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport, then transfer to various places in Gannan. 🔍 Tour Route: 1. Lanzhou → Gannan Secret Realm → Labrang Monastery → Xiahe 2. Labrang Monastery → Sangke Grassland → Zhagana 3. Zhagana → Ruoergai Flower Lake → Nine-Bend Yellow River → Tangke 4. Tangke → Wache Tower Forest → Hongyuan, Moon Bay → Jiuzhi 5. Jiuzhi → Lianbaoyuze → Aba 6. Jiuzhi → Awan Warehouse Wetland → Gahai Lake → Langmu Temple 7. Langmu Temple → Milarepa Buddha Pavilion → Linxia → Lanzhou 🏞️ Must-Visit Attractions: 1. Gannan Secret Realm: The greenery here can heal the soul, with Bajiao City, Baishi Cliff, and Baishi Cliff Temple, each spot is breathtakingly beautiful. 2. Labrang Monastery: One of the six major monasteries of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism, known as the 'World's Tibetan Academy'. Remember to rent a set of Tibetan clothes and experience this sanctity. 3. Sangke Grassland: A plateau at an altitude of 4000 meters, step on the grassland and look up at the sky. 4. Self-drive Rock's Road: Follow Joseph Rock, cross the Guanggai Mountain, and explore Diebu Zhagana. 5. Zhagana: Pure, primitive, and tranquil, the beauty here is unforgettable. 🍜 Food Recommendations: Milk tea, fried dough sticks, Zanba, yogurt, meat dumplings, meat buns, noodles, and hand-grabbed mutton, etc. 📝 Travel Tips: 1. The temperature difference between day and night is significant, bring a jacket, and cold protection in the morning and evening is essential. 2. Equipment: Thermos, power bank, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm, rain gear, etc. 3. Medicines: Cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, band-aids, etc. Are you ready? Let's embark on the secret journey of Gannan together and feel the magic and beauty of this land! 🧳🌄

🚆 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.🏞✨

When the summer of Altay occupies everyone's vision, ✨ Gannan has been secretly becoming beautiful, ready to amaze everyone! You can't miss Gannan in July~ 👇🏻These 8 attractions will definitely be so beautiful that you'll never forget them - ✅ 8 must-visit attractions in Gannan: Sunrise and sunset are a must-see! The whole village is surrounded by huge rocky mountains, and during sunrise and sunset, with the changing light and shadow, it really looks like a paradise on earth~ Watch the sunrise at the Dari Viewing Platform, and go to the Fairy Beach for the sunset - 🍃 Strange peaks and rocks, glacial relics, snowy mountains, and lakes I personally think the scenery is more beautiful on cloudy days! The 4520 Viewing Platform allows you to see the full view of the lake, which looks like a mirror in summer - 🍃 The grassland is vast and boundless with few people, herds of cattle and sheep, and clouds rolling and relaxing You can also watch archery, wrestling, and other activities, feeling the passion of the Tibetan people~ From July to September, there are also fresh milk tea, zanba, Tibetan steamed buns, and hand-grabbed mutton to taste - 🍃 The Yellow River winds like a ribbon on the grassland Climb the viewing platform to watch the sunset, and the river surface will show a golden color You have to go before 18:00, and you can take an elevator directly to the viewing platform~ - 🍃 It is a large scenic area, divided into Sichuan and Gansu's Langmusi Watch the sunrise at Sichuan's Silver Top, and the sunset at Gansu's Golden Top Summer trekking in the Namo Grand Canyon is also super cool~ - 🍃Labrang Monastery A grand architectural complex with Tibetan characteristics, with many colleges to visit You can also participate in some Tibetan cultural experience activities, such as jumping pot dance, making butter flowers, etc. - 🍃Milarepa Buddha Pavilion Each floor has a different theme, besides the statues, the murals are also very artistic You have to take off your shoes to enter the pavilion, and you must follow the order when going up~ - 🍃Meiren Grassland The grassland is dotted with small mounds, very delicate and cute The prayer flag tunnel is right next to the grassland, fluttering in the wind, super beautiful! - ✅Recommended 7-day 6-night itinerary in Gannan: 𝒅𝒂𝒚1: Lanzhou 𝒅𝒂𝒚2: Prayer Flag Tunnel→Meiren Grassland→Milarepa Buddha Pavilion 𝒅𝒂𝒚3: Guomang Wetland→Zhagana→Tibetan Family Visit→Bonfire Party 𝒅𝒂𝒚4: Zhagana→Flower Lake→Sunset at the First Bend of the Yellow River 𝒅𝒂𝒚5: Lianbao Yeze→Gemo Monastery→Aba 𝒅𝒂𝒚6: Awan Cang Wetland→Sichuan Langmusi→Namo Grand Canyon Visit Gannan in July, and you'll regret it for a lifetime if you miss these 8️⃣ attractions|||When the summer of Altay occupies everyone's vision, ✨ Gannan has been secretly becoming beautiful, ready to amaze everyone! You can't miss Gannan in July~ 👇🏻These 8 attractions will definitely be so beautiful that you'll never forget them

🌟 Chapter One: Introduction to the Scenic Area Gannan, a hidden gem nestled deep in the plateau, is a dazzling pearl of Gansu Province, known far and wide for its vast grasslands, sacred and solemn temples, and pristine natural scenery. It is not only a treasure trove of Tibetan Buddhism culture but also a paradise for photography enthusiasts, and a pilgrimage site for travelers seeking spiritual cleansing and closeness to nature. 🚗 Chapter Two: Transportation Guide - **Arriving in Gannan**: First fly to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport, then rent a car or take a long-distance bus to Hezuo City, the capital of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and the starting point for exploring Gannan. - **Self-driving**: The Gannan area is suitable for self-driving, with endless scenic views along the way, but be mindful of the rugged mountain roads and drive safely. 🎢 Chapter Three: About the Tour - **Best Season**: Summer (June to August) is the best time to visit Gannan, when the grasslands are lush and the climate is pleasant. - **Travel Tips**: Start early each day to make the most of the daylight hours, and at night, experience Tibetan homestays and enjoy the tranquility under the starry sky. 📍 Chapter Four: Must-Visit Attractions 1. **Labrang Monastery**: One of the world's largest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, experience the rich religious atmosphere and magnificent architecture. 2. **Zhagana**: Known as the 'Stone City Paradise', hike through the canyons to admire the stunning peaks and Tibetan villages. 3. **Sangke Grassland**: Ride horses, practice archery, and taste Tibetan meals to experience authentic Tibetan customs. 4. **Langmusi Monastery**: A unique temple straddling Sichuan and Gansu, visit the 'Switzerland of the East'. 5. **Gahai Lake**: A pearl on the plateau, a great spot for bird watching and photography. 6. **Milarepa Buddha Pavilion**: A nine-story Buddha pavilion, each floor with different stories and Buddha statues, climb high for a refreshing and exhilarating view. 🏨 Chapter Five: Accommodation and Dining - **Accommodation**: Recommended to stay in Tibetan homestays in Xiahe, Langmusi Town, or near Zhagana to experience the warmth and uniqueness of Tibetan families. - **Dining**: Try Tibetan meals such as tsampa, butter tea, and hand-grabbed lamb, and don't miss the local yogurt and yak meat. 🚷 Chapter Six: Pitfalls to Avoid - **Preventing Altitude Sickness**: When first arriving on the plateau, rest well, avoid strenuous exercise, and carry portable oxygen canisters. - **Sunscreen and Warm Clothing**: The plateau's UV rays are strong, and the temperature varies greatly between day and night, so be prepared with sunscreen, sunglasses, and a thick coat. - **Respecting Customs**: Remove your hat when entering temples, do not wear shorts or skirts, and ask for permission before taking photos. In this place closest to the sky, the Gannan mystery awaits every traveler to unveil her veil of secrecy. Although three days is a short time, it is enough to give your soul a profound purification. When the journey ends, what you take away is not just the scenery in your camera, but also the unforgettable peace and freedom. Gannan, a place worth visiting time and again, looks forward to reuniting with the most authentic self here.

One must take a trip to Gannan, right? To cross the life's tribulations, To feel the winds of the secret realms of Ganjia, To spin the prayer wheels at Labrang Monastery, To wait for the sunset in Zoige, To see the prayer flags fluttering in Luqu, Carrying blessings with the wind, the devout faith in our hearts, This is the journey through the pure land of Tibet. 🚩Collection of Routes: 🚗【Gannan 3 Days】 D0: Gather in Lanzhou D1: Lanzhou — Milarepa's Buddha Pavilion — Rock's Road — Zhagana D2: Zhagana — Little Duku — Zoige Flower Lake — Langmu Temple D3: Langmu Temple — Sangke Grassland — Labrang Monastery — Lanzhou 🚗【Gannan 4 Days】 D0: Gather in Lanzhou D1: Lanzhou — Milarepa's Buddha Pavilion — Rock's Road — Zhagana D2: Zhagana — Fairy Beach — Flower Lake — First Bend of the Yellow River — Tangke D3: Tangke — Langmu Temple (Sichuan Temple) — Sangke Grassland — Xiahe D4: Xiahe — Labrang Monastery — Lanzhou 🚗【Gannan 5 Days】 D0: Gather in Lanzhou D1: Lanzhou — Milarepa's Buddha Pavilion — Rock's Road — Zhagana D2: Zhagana — Fairy Beach — Flower Lake — First Bend of the Yellow River — Tangke D3: Tangke — Lianbao Yezhe — Gemu Monastery — Jiuzhi D4: Jiuzhi — Langmu Temple (Sichuan Temple) — Sangke Grassland — Xiahe D5: Xiahe — Labrang Monastery — Lanzhou 🚗【Gannan 5 Days】【Lesser-Known】 D0: Gather in Lanzhou D1: Lanzhou — Dayugou — Qibu Linka/Zhuoni County D2: Qibu Linka/Zhuoni County — Rock's Road — Zhagana D3: Half-day in Zhagana — Cuomei Peak — Langmu Temple D4: Langmu Temple — Sichuan Temple (Namo Gorge) — Zecha Stone Forest — Luqu D5: Luqu — Through Sangke Grassland — Labrang Monastery — Lanzhou 🚗【Gannan 6 Days】 D0: Gather in Lanzhou D1: Lanzhou — Dayugou — Zhuoni D2: Zhuoni — Rock's Road — Zhagana D3: Zhagana — Little Duku — Zoige Flower Lake — First Bend of the Yellow River — Tangke D4: Tangke — Lianbao Yezhe — Gemu Monastery — Jiuzhi D5: Jiuzhi — Langmu Temple (Sichuan Temple) — Sangke Grassland — Xiahe D6: Xiahe — Labrang Monastery — Ganjia Secret Realm — Lanzhou 🌹【Gannan 6 Days】【Lesser-Known】 D0: Gather in Lanzhou D1: Lanzhou — Dayugou — Qibu Linka/Zhuoni County D2: Qibu Linka/Zhuoni County — Rock's Road — Zhagana D3: Half-day in Zhagana — Cuomei Peak — Diebu County D4: Diebu County — Zoige Flower Lake — First Bend of the Yellow River — Tangke D5: Tangke — Langmu Temple (Namo Gorge) — Zecha Stone Forest — Luqu County D6: Luqu County — Labrang Monastery — Lanzhou For detailed itinerary and more routes, click to consult me 🍊

🌈Gannan, a place known as the 'Oriental Little Switzerland', where you see mountains as mountains⛰️, see water as water🌊, under the unpolluted blue sky🌎, stepping on the earth with a strong natural atmosphere, blowing the wind of freedom, and going to see the distance👀 . ✅Gannan 4 days and 3 nights 🚘Day1 Lanzhou—Hezuo (Mila Ribafoge)—Zha Ga Na ⭕Today's itinerary: 420KM, about 6.5h by car 📍Mila Ribafoge, Mila Ribafoge is a nine-story pagoda known as the Tibetan Studies Museum. ❗❗Tip: You need to take off your shoes👞 when you enter the pagoda, the scenery on the hill behind the temple is more beautiful, you can walk around in the village and watch the starry sky✨ at night in Zha Ga Na . 🚘Day2 Zha Ga Na—Xiaoduku—Flower Lake—Gerd Temple (Canyon)—Langmu Temple ⭕Today's itinerary: 320 kilometers, about 5h by car 📍 : The morning mist makes you feel like you are in heaven, you can see the whole view of Zha Ga Na village, the grassland here is undulating, it is the sky🌸board of the scenery in Zha Ga Na scenic area 📍 Ruoergai Lake is surrounded by colorful unknown flowers, like clouds falling from the sky🥳 📍 The temple enshrines the body of the living Buddha that has not decayed for hundreds of years after death, you can walk into the Namo Grand Canyon to enjoy the natural beauty here🍁 . 🚘Day3 Langmu Temple—Ga Sea—Sangke Grassland—Labrang Monastery—Xiahe ⭕Today's itinerary: 280 kilometers, about 5h by car 📍 A natural sea on the Gannan grassland, this is a habitat for birds, the ecological environment is very superior. 📍 The water and grass here are rich and the cattle and sheep are fat, the autumn is golden and has a different flavor💯 📍 The most complete Tibetan Buddhist temple in the Tibetan studies system . 🚘Day4 Xiahe County—Gan Jia Secret Realm—Lanzhou ⭕Today's itinerary: 300 kilometers, about 5h by car 📍 It is a small grassland that integrates grassland, white stone cliff, octagonal ancient city, karst cave, and temple💚 ❗❗Today's itinerary ends early, arriving in Lanzhou at about 17:00 in the afternoon, buddies can choose a suitable flight to return✈ . ⚠Some small tips ✔Try not to wear skirts to the Gan Jia grassland, you need to climb a cliff in the middle ✔The Locke viewing platform in Zha Ga Na can see the whole view ✔Bring a climbing stick to Lian Bao Ye Ze, there are very steep slopes ✔There are almost no catering facilities around and inside the Gan Jia Secret Realm scenic area, be sure to bring some snacks ✔Take the elevator to the top of the main viewing tower 2 hours before the sunset of the Nine Bends of the Yellow River, and find a place to take pictures ✔The most comfortable way to visit the Nine Bends of the Yellow River is to take the elevator up and walk down the plank road .

Gannan is on fire this year🔥, and Labrang Monastery is a must-visit place for Gannan travel❗ 🉐Let's talk about what you know and don't know about Labrang Monastery 1️⃣. If you just want to experience the religious atmosphere, you can enter the scenic area for free after 18:00🆓 2️⃣. If you want to visit the halls, it costs 40r, including a guide, mainly covering the six major monasteries within the temple. The guides are lamas or Tibetans, and their Mandarin is not standard, and the explanation is simple, making the experience slightly poor. (Indeed, it feels not as good as Langmu Monastery) 🍊3. The temple's prayer wheel corridor is the longest in the world, about 3️⃣ kilometers long. You should walk clockwise and experiencing a part of it is enough. 🍊4. For sisters who like to take photos📸, you can rent a Tibetan costume🥻️ at the street outside the monastery gate, usually for 80r, including makeup💄➕accessories. 5️⃣. The Gongtang Pagoda requires a separate ticket. 20r, this is also the essence of the temple's architecture, and you can enjoy a panoramic view of the temple from the top👀 6️⃣. Labrang Monastery is built along the Daxia River, and the hillside opposite the Gongtang Pagoda is an excellent spot to overlook the entire monastery and see its grandeur, as well as a good place to watch the sunset🌟 🍝7. For food, there's the Wuzelin Ka Restaurant, a Tibetan restaurant, with its signature stone-cooked mutton. Go to the restaurant early, as they only issue a limited number of tickets without a reservation. 🍉8. Manba Zangcang (Medical College), 🈶a Tibetan medical college, 🈶a clinic, and the most famous product is the Tibetan medicine Jiebai Pill, which is specially used for treating stomach diseases. 🍉9. Labrang Monastery is known as the highest academy of Tibetan Buddhism, with both Exoteric and Esoteric Buddhist colleges. Mainly, there are four Esoteric Buddhist 'Zhacang' (similar to university departments). Generally, lamas need to go through a long period of Exoteric Buddhist studies and obtain a Geshe degree (which takes about fifteen years😂😂) before they can enter Esoteric Buddhist studies. Only after completing their studies and graduating can they take on the responsibility of managing the Esoteric Buddhist rituals in the monasteries of the Tibetan areas.