Zagana

"48h Escape the City! Enter the God’s Lost 'Stone Box': Gannan Zagana, Your Private Snowy Galaxy and Tibetan Village Fireworks!"
Hidden in the towering mountains of Diebu County, Gannan, lies a village certified by National Geographic as one of "China’s Top 10 Most Beautiful Villages"—Zagana! In Tibetan, it means "Stone Box." Surrounded on three sides by mountains, with four villages and a temple resembling a sky city suspended in the clouds, its natural air conditioning keeps temperatures at 20°C from June to October, instantly beating the 40°C heat! ✨ Must-try divine experiences: 1. Fairy Beach · Painterly Sunrise Chase
→ Rush up to Dari Viewing Platform to grab the morning mist spot, watch the first golden light ignite the golden roof of Lasa Temple, and see the sea of clouds engulf the village like a fairy island;
→ In the evening, lie back on the Fairy Beach meadow, where pink-purple sunset clouds wrap the stone peaks, and the white stupa prayer flags turn into silhouette masterpieces! 2. Secret Realm Trek · Unlock Double Adventures Runwu Gorge: Stream tracing through a narrow sky crack, shower under an 18°C waterfall curtain (kid-friendly); Rock Road: Hike through the primeval forest, encounter wild ibex leaping over the tundra, ending at a stone forest that looks like an alien battlefield. 3. Tibetan Village Night Fireworks Stay overnight in Dongwa Village Tibetan wooden house, gnaw on hand-pulled lamb by the hearth, listen to the mother sing "King Gesar"; July exclusive: Horseback ride through rapeseed flower seas, yellow and blue clashing like a Windows desktop! 2 Days 1 Night Pit Avoidance Guide 🚗 Transport Hacks - High-speed rail fans: Lanzhou South Station → Diebu County (3 buses daily at 08:40/09:40/10:20), car hire 30 km into the village/60 RMB; - Self-driving fans: Navigate to "Zagana Scenic Area," depart from Chengdu via Ruoergai Grassland, accompanied by cattle and sheep all the way. 🗺️ Efficient Route Day 1 Panorama Immersion Line Dari Viewing Platform (sunrise) → Lasa Temple circumambulation → Fairy Beach meadow picnic → Yeri Village Tibetan costume photoshoot → Shimen Viewing Platform for sunset Day 2 Light Adventure Line Runwu Gorge stream tracing → Narrow Sky Waterfall → Rock Trail hiking → Niba Village visit century-old wood carving workshop → Daiba Village drink butter tea 💰 Cost-effective Tips ✅ Tickets: Full price 85 RMB (includes insurance), half price with student ID; ✅ Accommodation: Tibetan village homestay 80 RMB per person, window view of the Milky Way (book 3 days in advance during peak season); ✅ Hidden free spots: - 6:00 am stakeout behind Daiba Village for free sea of clouds and morning mist shots; - 7:30 pm Lishui Street watch old craftsmen make tsampa, free tasting. ⚠️ Blood and Tears Tips 1. Altitude 3000m+: No shower on the first day, bring glucose to prevent altitude sickness; 2. Dressing tricks: Bright shawl + denim hat, perfect for meadow photos; 3. Bargaining secret: Horse rental quoted at 120 RMB/hour, start bargaining from half! Copywriting Highlights: - Visual dominance: "Stone Box Secret Realm," "Rapeseed Flower Windows Desktop" reinforce memory points; - Pain point remedy: "20°C natural air conditioning" directly targets summer heat anxiety; - Social currency: Tibetan costume travel photoshoot, Rock hiking route ignite social circles.