Lanzhou → Ganjia Hidden Paradise → Labuleng Monastery → Xiahe
Xiahe → Sangke Grasslands → Langmusi → Awanchang Wetlands → Yangma Temple → Aba
Aba → Lianbaoyezhe → Gemo Monastery → The First Bend of the Nine-Twist Yellow River → Tangk
to visit Lianbaoyeze and Gemo Monastery, then continued on toward the Yellow River Bend.
Tangk → Ruoergai Grasslands → Huahu Lake → Zhagana (stay in the scenic area, stargazing)
Zhagana (Fairy Beach/One-Line Sky/Dari Viewpoint) → Rock’s Trail → Milarepa Buddha Pavilion → Lanzhou 🌿
5 Scenes from Gannan That Stuck With Me
Ganjia’s Hidden Gem | The White Stone Cliffs stand like a barrier at the edge of the grasslands, with the ancient octagonal town quietly spreading out below. The wind is strong; when it blows, everything before my eyes becomes exceptionally clear.
Labuleng Monastery | A 3.5-kilometer prayer corridor—by the time I’d walked a full circuit, my heart had slowed a beat. Taking a panoramic shot from the Gongtang Pagoda, the red walls and golden roofs glowed in the sunlight—the most iconic colors of Tibet.
Lianbaoyeze | On the plateau at an altitude of 4,200 meters, Lake Zagar is so blue it brings tears to your eyes. The morning light glides down from the mountain peaks, making the lake’s surface shine like a freshly polished mirror. You’ll be out of breath after just a few steps, but it’s worth it.
Zhagana | When we arrived at dusk, the Tibetan villages in the valley had already begun to light up. Early the next morning, we climbed up to the Dari Viewpoint. Clouds rose from the valley, enveloping the entire village—in that moment, you’ll probably understand why so many people call this place an Eden on Earth.
Hua Lake | A wooden boardwalk winds deep into the Ruoergai wetlands. At the end of the path, black-necked cranes are right beside you, surrounded by endless wildflowers and meadows.
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