Visits to Gannan!

This route has been tested and does not cause altitude sickness. I'll just charge ahead with my eyes closed. 😲 Who says visiting Gannan will definitely lead to altitude sickness? 😌 This tested route features a gentle elevation gain. At an altitude of less than 3,500 meters, feel free to explore 🏔. Even my mom, who is over 50, had a great time throughout the entire journey 👏. A complete package of hidden gems in Xizang, grassland flower fields, and cultural wonders awaits you. Here's a 5-day tour itinerary recommendation for Gannan: 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️ -- DAY 1: Lanzhou -- ✔ Convenient access by plane or high-speed rail! First, arrive in Lanzhou to rest and acclimate. This will help you adapt better. Please avoid taking a bath or washing your hair! -- DAY 2: Lanzhou - Milarepa Buddha Pavilion - Zagana -- ✨ Visit the nine-story Milarepa Pavilion of Tibetan Buddhism! The outer rotating prayer wheels extend beyond the platform. 🚗 In the afternoon, follow National Road 248 to Zagana (⛰️ at an altitude of 2,900 meters). Stay in a stone house in the Tibetan village and enjoy views of the snow-capped mountains from your window! Experience Tibetan culture by wearing traditional costumes and drinking butter tea. -- DAY 3: Dawn at Zagana - The First Bend of the Meandering Yellow River -- ☀ Take the wooden walkway to the viewing platform! The Tibetan village looks like a fairyland in the morning mist. 🌿 Visit Fairy Beach, an alpine meadow with streams, perfect for dreamy photos. 🚗 In the afternoon, head to the Nine Bends of the Yellow River (⛰️ at an altitude of 3,400 meters). 🌄 Go to the observation deck before sunset to see the Yellow River draped in a golden sacred robe. -- DAY 4: Tangke - Ruoergai Flower Lake - Langmu Temple, Sichuan -- 🐏 Take pictures of sheep along the way and watch out for groundhogs. 💦 Trek along the plank road at Ruoergai Flower Lake. From June to August, the blooming flowers create a sea of colors, offering a healing experience. ✨ Visit Langmusi Town, which spans two provinces! Explore the source of the White Dragon River in Namo Canyon. 👂🏻 At 5:00 PM, don't miss the Lama Debate. Even if you don't understand it, you'll be amazed! -- DAY 5: Langmu Monastery in Gansu Province - Labrang Monastery - Lanzhou -- ⛰️ Watch the sunrise at Langmu Temple in Gansu (3,300 meters above sea level). The view of the Golden Summit at sunrise is breathtaking! 📸 Use a drone to capture the vast Guomang Wetland. It's a serene and uncrowded spot. 🔔 Visit Labrang Monastery, where photos in Tibetan costumes taken in the corridor are stunning. 🚗 Return to Lanzhou by 6:00 PM, where the altitude drops back to 1,500 meters. 💡 3 Gannan Travel Tips: ✅ Recommended seasons: Grassland flower fields from July to August, or autumn colors from September to October. ✅ Outfit suggestions: Windbreaker + colorful scarf + sunglasses. ✅ Altitude guide: Average altitude < 3,500 meters (700 meters lower than Lhasa!).