Summer Travel | Recommended Routes and Tips for Gannan

The best time to visit Gannan is from July to October. Unlike Tibet, Gannan doesn't have high altitudes but offers rich Tibetan culture and stunning natural scenery. If you're planning a trip to Gannan, save this guide now! 🌈 🌈 Main Attractions 🌈 Ganga Secret Land - Highlights: Baishi Cliff, Baishi Cliff Caves, Bajiao Ancient City, Ganga Grassland - 🔷 Route: Bajiao Ancient City — Baishi Cliff — Caves - ✔ Norilangka Viewing Platform: On the way to Ganga Secret Land via Route 316, you can overlook the entire Ganga Grassland and Baishi Cliff. - ✔ Avoid wearing skirts when visiting Ganga Grassland as you'll need to climb over a cliff. - ✔ Recommended: Hike through Baishi Cliff Canyon, round trip takes about 1.5 hours. - ⛔ Note: The area is semi-developed with almost no dining facilities nearby or within the scenic area. Zhagana - Known as a paradise on earth, combining pastoral and highland landscapes. Beautiful in both sunny and rainy weather. - 🔷 Viewing Platform Route: Dari Viewing Platform — Shimen Viewing Platform — Locke Viewing Platform — Fairy Beach Viewing Platform - 🔷 Hiking: Scenic Area Second Gate — Tiger's Mouth — One Line Sky — Shenwang Temple — Stone Forest (horse riding available) - ✔ Fairy Beach offers the best views, especially for sunset and evening glow. - ✔ Locke Viewing Platform is accessible only by hiking but provides a panoramic view of Zhagana. - ✔ Nearby attractions include Helasang Monastery, famous for its golden roof, accessible by car. - ⛔ Note: Parking at Dari Viewing Platform requires a fee. Langmusi - Known as the "Eastern Switzerland," divided by the Bailong River into Gansu and Sichuan. - ✔ The Gansu temple leads to the Tianzai Platform, the only open Tianzai Platform in Gannan. - ✔ The famous "Internet Wall" is next to the Geerdi Temple Square, ideal for wide-angle photography. Many coffee shops are nearby. - ✔ At Sichuan Temple — Geerdi Temple, you can listen to debates on Buddhist scriptures, held irregularly in the main hall. - ✔ Red Rock Cliff is located behind Langmusi Town, featuring red sandstone. - ⛔ Note: Avoid approaching animals on the grasslands; Tibetan cattle and sheep can be aggressive. - ⛔ Respect local customs and religious beliefs as Langmusi is a blend of Tibetan, Hui, and Han cultures. Lianbaoyeze - A real-life "World of Warcraft" with rugged mountains and scattered lakes. - 🔷 Route: Scenic Area Entrance — Zhagaer Valley Entrance — Fairy Lake — Wencuo Lake — Zhagaer First Viewing Platform — Second Viewing Platform — Return to Scenic Area - ✔ Sunset Lake is the most iconic spot for sunset photography. - ✔ The mountain top has a viewing platform and a coffee shop, accessible by car. - ✔ Bring trekking poles as there are steep slopes. - ✔ Most popular photos are taken at the 4520 Viewing Platform, depending on your physical fitness. - ⛔ Note: The area has high altitudes; avoid running or jumping. - ⛔ No accommodations in the scenic area; most visitors stay in Aba. First Bend of the Yellow River - Located at the junction of Gansu and Sichuan, this is the first major turn of the Yellow River, situated on the Ruoergai Grassland with breathtaking views. - ✔ Be sure to buy elevator tickets; otherwise, the walk can be exhausting. - ✔ Visit during sunset. Two hours before sunset, take the "Sky Ladder" to the main viewing tower at the mountain top to find the best photo spots.