Summer Adventure: A Quick Guide to Gannan

Travel Time: July to October ✔ July & August: The grasslands are lush and green, with flowers blooming everywhere. Every snapshot is desktop wallpaper-worthy. ✔ September & October: The grasslands turn golden, with colorful mountain flowers and vibrant autumn foliage. ✔ The temperature difference between day and night is significant. Bring a windbreaker and fleece jacket for July and August, and a down jacket for September and October as it might snow❄. Rainy 🌨 days can be so cold you'll question your life choices. ☀ Also, don't forget sun protection gear like sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses. Day 1: Lanzhou - Linxia (160km) - Xiahe (260km) Day 2: Xiahe - Tangke (250km) Day 3: Tangke - Zhagana (250km) Day 4: Diebu - Hezuo (220km) - Lanzhou (260km) Highlights: ♻️ Zhagana: Stunning morning mist and sunrise! After the rain, the clouds and fog create a fairyland-like atmosphere. The flower-filled Fairy Beach is a must-visit! There are many hiking trails nearby, so if you have the energy, explore deeper. ♻️ Labrang Monastery: One of the six major monasteries of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, known as the "World Academy of Tibetan Studies," akin to the Harvard and Tsinghua of Tibetan Buddhism. ♻️ Nine Bends of the Yellow River: Witness breathtaking sunsets. ♻️ Langmu Temple: Surrounded by grasslands, forests, hills, and red cliffs, it houses many exquisite murals and Buddha statues. ♻️ Ganga Secret Land: Overlooking Octagonal City and White Stone Cliff offers a soul-healing and stress-relieving experience. ♻️ Sangke Grassland: A stunning blend of blue skies and green fields, creating a picturesque view that soothes the soul! It's the place where King Gesar held horse races to claim his throne. The scenery is like Windows startup screens—absolutely breathtaking!