The summer of Gannan, you are truly breathtaking

Journey westward into the fairyland of Gannan! With its sacred snow-capped mountains, vast grasslands, and mysterious Tibetan Buddhist culture, it's the perfect escape from urban hustle and bustle 🏔 🚶‍♀️4-Day In-Depth Itinerary Day 1: Lanzhou - Xiahe - Labrang Monastery: The world's largest Tibetan Buddhist seminary, its golden rooftops glisten in the sunlight ✨ Best visited in the morning to experience the monastic rhythms - Sangke Grassland: Summer blooms paint the prairie, horseback riding offers 360° stunning views (50 CNY/hour) Day 2: Xiahe - Langmusi - Gahai Lake: A pearl of the plateau, July-August sees flocks of waterbirds (30 CNY ticket) - Langmusi Town: Straddling Sichuan and Gansu, sunset at Red Rock Cliff is spectacular 🌄 Day 3: Langmusi - Zhagana - Hike through Bailongjiang Gorge (3 hours round trip) - Zhagana: A Tibetan village nestled in stone mountains, most magical at dawn when shrouded in mist ☁️ Stay in Tibetan homestays for authentic experience Day 4: Zhagana - Lanzhou - Pass by Ruoergai Flower Lake (most beautiful in August bloom) ✨Travel Tips: 1. Altitude 3000m+, avoid bathing first day to prevent altitude sickness 2. Large temperature swings, bring down jacket even in July 3. Sunscreen! Plateau UV rays are no joke 4. Must-try Tibetan foods: tsampa and butter tea 5. Bring extra camera batteries - scenery will keep you shooting 🍴Food Recommendations: - Yak meat hotpot (No.23 Renmin Street, Xiahe) - Tibetan dumplings (Most authentic at grandma's house at Zhagana village entrance) - Barley wine (Mild but potent) 🏡Accommodation Tips: Choose Tibetan-style inns in Langmusi, opt for stone-city-view homestays in Zhagana. Book 1 month in advance for summer stays!