Where is Gannan? What are the advantages of traveling to Gannan?

Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture has a large minority population. It is an eco-tourism base with vast grassland scenery, towering mountains, green wetlands, and many unique ethnic minority customs, cultures and religious beliefs. Therefore, Gannan’s humanities are worth understanding. The editor below will introduce the basic situation of Gannan.

Gannan’s geographical location and basic overview

Gannan, the full name of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is one of the 10 Tibetan Autonomous Prefectures in China. It is a bright pearl embedded in the northeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Located in the southwest of Gansu Province, with a total area of ??45,000 square kilometers, accounting for 10% of the total area of ??Gansu Province; the autonomous prefecture was established in 1953 and currently governs Hehe City and Xiahe, Luqu, Maqu, Lintan, Zhuoni, Diebu, There are 8 counties (cities) in Zhouqu. Hehe City, where the state capital is located, is 258 kilometers away from Lanzhou, the provincial capital. China is dominated by Tibetans and has 24 ethnic groups including Han, Hui, Tu, Mongolian and Manchu. The total population is 730,000, of which 370,600 are Tibetans, accounting for 50.76% of the total population. The population characteristics of Gannan are "dense in the east and sparse in the west, dense farming and sparse herding, dense towns and sparse villages, dense valleys and sparse mountains".

: Advantages of Gannan as a travel destination

1. Gannan is a charming plateau eco-tourism resort. The average altitude of the whole state is about 3,000 meters, making it easy for new tourists to adapt.

2. It has the largest green canyon group in the world, the largest natural grassland in Asia and the most beautiful wetland in China. It is the perfect integration of nature and time, and the close harmony between the Tibetan people and the grassland. Any imagination here is pale, and all praises cannot beat the "silence".

Gannan is an important treasure house of Chinese cultural resources and has been the cultural core area of ??the Amdo Tibetan area since ancient times. As early as 5,700 years ago, Majiayao culture, Qijia culture, and Siwa culture took root in this land. Especially in the long historical evolution process, a splendid national and religious culture has been created. Tibetan Buddhism, represented by Labrang Monastery, has a far-reaching influence. Ethnic and folk culture is represented by ethnic songs and dances, folk songs and dances, and Tibetan operas. It has unique conception, magnificent momentum and strong appeal, attraction and vitality.

Notes on traveling in Gannan

Beliefs and taboos

The Gannan Loop is dominated by Tibetan areas (Tibetans). They have their own customs and habits, and each sect has its own customs. Have its own rules. When traveling to other people's homes, you must respect the customs, habits and religious beliefs of the local ethnic groups, and understand the most basic religious culture and taboos before departure.

Restricted diet

It is my first time to go to Tibetan areas, and there are some things that need to be paid attention to when it comes to diet. First of all, you can’t eat too much mutton. If you eat too much, you will get angry. The green pear wine in Tibetan area is intoxicating and it is located on the plateau. If you drink alcohol, it's best to drink about one-third of your usual amount. Butter tea and other foods are not suitable for mainlanders, so don’t eat too much. Tibetan areas are relatively dry in summer, so you should eat more fruits and vegetables, drink more water, and replenish moisture.

Climate

The Gannan Line is mainly located in the northeastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with low temperatures, large temperature differences between day and night, long sunshine hours, and strong ultraviolet rays. Because of the high altitude, winter is relatively cold, with the average temperature reaching as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius. However, some big cities generally have heaters or radiators.