Western Sichuan + Gannan 8-day in-depth photography tour｜Maqu-Lianbao Yeze-Aba-Heishui-Zhagana

Western Sichuan + Gannan in-depth exclusive photography Maqu-Lianbaoyeze-Aba-Heishui-Zhagana 8-day photography collection

Route: Lanzhou-Maqu-Jiuzhi-Aba —Heishui—Tangke—Zhagana—Lanzhou

Photography highlights:

——Western Sichuan and Gannan are a paradise for photographers to create

——Da The most beautiful painting of nature - Awancang Wetland

- God's back garden - Lianbao Yeze

- Three hidden places - Aba mysterious temple

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——Color Paradise——Heishui Naizigou

——The First Bend of Jiuqu Yellow River——Tangke Sunrise

——Natural Stone City——Zha Gana

Main shooting spots

Awancang Wetland

The Awancang Prairie and Gonser Kamu Road that you want to visit in Awangcang Scenic Area , Awancang Temple. Under the clear blue sky, there are boundless green grasslands, white sheep and black yaks, dotted here and there, leisurely; streams on the grassland are winding and criss-crossed, and swamps are dotted here and there, glowing silver in the sun, and beautiful; far away From time to time, there are pastoral songs floating by like nature, authentic Tibetan, primitive and simple; everything is so quiet and harmonious, and there are continuous pictures everywhere. In addition to nature here, it is still nature. It has been like this for thousands of years, and history has changed. Through its rise and fall, the Awancang grassland remains the same, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city and without the pollution of modern civilization.

Lotus Ye Ze

"Lian Bao Ye Ze" means the dignified jade peak in Chinese. It is often called Stone Castle or Stone Mountain among the people. Lianbaoye is a world of majestic peaks and rocks and a temple of art. The mountains here are majestic and majestic, full of masculinity; the mountains are large and endless; lakes are dotted here and there, and silver waterfalls are flying.

Heishui Naizigou

Naizigou is located between the main road from Heishui to Malkang and is connected to the Hongyuan Prairie. It is the largest and most scenic area currently developed and opened in my country. One of the most spectacular red leaf scenic spots is Asia's largest natural colorful forest called Eighty Miles, which enjoys the reputation of the Eighty Miles Gallery.

The First Bend of the Jiuqu Yellow River

This place is located in the National Alpine Wetland Reserve and is the hometown of the three most famous horses in the country, the Hequ horse. As the saying goes: You will never be satisfied without visiting the Yellow River. All Chinese and foreign tourists who come here for sightseeing would like to enjoy the scenic view of the first bay of the nine bends of the Yellow River. The best time to take pictures of the first bay of the Yellow River is when the sun sets. Step up a high slope on the roadside and face the west. The S-shaped Yellow River glows with red phosphorescence under the setting sun, and when the sun sets behind the horizon, the sky is filled with red clouds. This is the best time to take photos. In addition, there is a temple "Tangkesuokezang Temple" and a Tibetan village on the edge of the Yellow River, where you can take photos of Tibetan folk customs. There are also patches of prayer flags erected on the river bank, adding to the beautiful first bend of the Jiuqu Yellow River. A somewhat mysterious atmosphere.

Zhagana

Zhagana Mountain is extremely steep, shrouded in clouds and mist, like a fairyland. The reasonable combination and complementary integration of various production activities such as nomadic herding, farming, hunting, and woodcutting in Tibetan villages has become a model of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. The mountains are steep and the scenery is beautiful, like a large-scale stone palace. Although this paradise was praised by Locke as the birthplace of Adam and Eve nearly a hundred years ago, it is still a virgin land.

Collection time 2021.12.5

Activity time 2021.12.5 - 2021.12.12

Collection location Lanzhou

No. One day: Gathering in Lanzhou on December 5, 2021

Gathering in Lanzhou throughout the day and going to the hotel to check in! Lanzhou is the only provincial capital city with the Yellow River passing through it. It is recommended that you arrive as early as possible, take a stroll, and experience the slow life among various snacks and attractions. Recommended shooting locations: Zhongshan Iron Bridge, Waterwheel Garden, Yellow River Mother Sculpture, and sheepskin raft, a ferry tool with more than 2,000 years of history.

Food recommendations: There are many local snacks on Zhengning Road and Dazhong Lane: beef noodles, stuffed skin, sweet embryos, gray beans, hot winter fruits, milk and egg fermented glutinous rice, haggis soup...

Accommodation: Lanzhou is about 1520 meters above sea level

Weather index: dry and cold, the lowest temperature is about 5 degrees to minus 10 degrees, be prepared for cold protection

Second Day: Lanzhou-Maqu-Jiuzhi (The First Bridge of the Yellow River-Awancang Wetland)

Main shooting spots: Gannan grassland, the first bay and first bridge of the Yellow River in Maqu, Awancang Wetland

After breakfast, proceed to Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, arrive in Xiahe County, and then proceed to Maqu for lunch, enjoying the beautiful scenery of Gannan grassland along the way. After arriving, we took photos of the first bay of the Yellow River and the first bridge of the Yellow River. The Yellow River flows from the origin of Eling Lake in Qinghai to the southeast. When it reaches Zerma in Maqu County, it turns around and turns northeast, passing through Garma and on the plateau southeast of Maqu. The wetland completed its final turn, flowing through Maqu from east to west, then going northwest along the valley between Animaqing Mountain and Xiqing Mountain, passing through the town of Ola and returning to Qinghai. The entire turning process is completed in Maqu County, hence the name "The First Bend of the Yellow River in the World". After that, I photographed the Awancang Wetland. The tributaries of the Yellow River drew countless curves on the land, and also drew a pasture with rich water and grass.

The shadows of clouds flow across the endless green, and herds of yaks and sheep are scattered among them. After the shooting, head to Jiuzhi County to check into the hotel and rest!

Accommodation: Standard room in Jiuzhi County Hotel

Weather index: The plateau has a large temperature difference between morning and evening, and strong ultraviolet rays. Bring sun protection and cold protection items.

The third day: Jiuzhi County - Aba County (Lianbao Yeze-Melma Temple)

Main shooting spots: Lianbao Yeze Snow Mountain, Lake, Mailma Temple

In the morning, drive to Lianbao Yeze for creative photography. "Lianbao Yeze" means the dignified jade peak in Chinese. It is often called Stone Castle or Stone Mountain among the people. Lianbaoye is a world of majestic peaks and rocks and a temple of art. The mountains here are majestic and majestic, full of masculinity; the mountains are large and endless; lakes are dotted here and there, and silver waterfalls are flying. Shooting at Malma Temple is located in Malma Township, Aba County. The quaint temple, devout believers, and environment free from external interference bring excellent shooting scenes to photographers! After the shooting, return to Aba County and check into the hotel to rest!

Accommodation: Aba

Day 4: Aba County (Langyi Monastery-Kirti Monastery)

Main shooting spots: Langyi Monastery, Gerti Go to the temple

After breakfast, go to Langyi Temple to take pictures. Langyi Temple, full name is "Xuli Lanjie Tashi Yongzhong Lin", which means "Successful and Auspicious Yongzhong Temple". The total number of monks exceeds With a population of 1,300, it is currently the largest Yongzhong Bonji Temple at home and abroad. This temple is a temple of the ancient Yongzhong religion, with exquisite and distinctive architectural sculptures. The temple has a history of more than 1,000 years. Afterwards, we went to Kirti Monastery for photography and creation. It is the largest Gelugpa monastery of Tibetan Buddhism in Aba County. There are more than 1,000 monks and 14 living Buddhas. The temple was built in the 9th year of Tongzhi (1870). Its predecessor was Donggou Temple. It was the seat of the leadership of the Red Army during the Long March of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army. The current main sutra hall of Kirti Monastery has 120 pillars and can accommodate thousands of monks and people chanting sutras and praying. It is one of the few large sutra halls in Tibetan areas.

Accommodation: Aba County

Weather index: The temperature difference is large and the shooting time is long. You should wear thicker clothes and be fully prepared.

Day 5: Aba-Heishui County (Naizigou, Heishui County)

Main shooting spots: Beautiful autumn scenery of Naizigou

Head to Heishui in the morning County, I took a photo of Naizigou. The colorful forest in Naizigou stretches for 80 miles, which is a spectacular sight. Under the pure blue sky, purple-red, pink, orange-red, golden-red, dark yellow, grass green, yellow-green, brown-red and brown trees form a trend of "all kinds of frost competing for freedom in the sky". When you enter the world of Cailin, you will feel that you have entered the world of oil paints. Linguists and colorists will feel the lack of vocabulary and the paleness of colors in front of it.

Accommodation: Heishui County

Day 6: Heishui - Waqie - Tangke (Yangrong·Had Tibetan Village - Waqie Tallin - Tangke)

Main shooting spots: Yangrong Hade Tibetan Village and Vachetalin

In the morning, go to Yangrong Hade Tibetan Village for shooting and creation. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and faces water on one side, with clear water gurgling. , the simple Tibetans, known as the "natural oxygen bar, colorful forest" when autumn comes, can freely take pictures of the rich autumn colors of Tibetan villages. Experience the unique Tibetan customs. After the shooting, we went to Waqie Tallin to shoot and create. The Waqie Prayer Flags Group is located in Waqie Township, Hongyuan County, Sichuan Province. Waqie Tallin means "big tent" in Tibetan. There is a memorial hall for chanting sutras and praying for the 10th Panchen Lama. The Tallinn is surrounded by a continuous line of prayer flags, which is very spectacular. After the shooting, head to Tonk.

Accommodation: Tangke County

Day 7: Tangke-Gana (the first bend of the Yellow River’s nine bends-Zhagana)

Main shooting spots : Sunrise at the first bay of the Nine Bends of the Yellow River, Zhagana Zangzhai, Zhagana Starry Sky

Get up early to take photos of the sunrise at the first bay of the Nine Bends of the Yellow River in Tangke, which is known as the "solemn phantom in the universe" The first bay of the Yellow River's nine meanders, the clear river water is gentle, the blue sky and white clouds, green grass and flowers, tent smoke, cattle, sheep, horses, and circling eagles are picturesque and poetic. After the shooting, we went to Zhagana, a natural stone city, to shoot and create, which means "Stone Box". Zhagana Mountain is located in Yiwa Township, 34 kilometers northwest of Diebu County. It is a complete natural "stone city" known as "Stone Box". "The Hall of the King of Hell". The terrain resembles both a large-scale palace and a complete ancient city built on natural rock walls. To the north is the majestic, majestic and dazzling stone peak of Guanggai Mountain. It was called "Shijing Mountain" in ancient times because the gray-white rocks easily reflect light.

Accommodation: Zhagana Tibetan Village

Day 8: Zhagana-Lanzhou

Main shooting spots: Zhagana morning fog, sunrise< /p>

Get up early and go to take pictures of the morning light in Zhagana. The Tibetan village is filled with smoke, and the ancient and rustic pedal houses are surrounded by the towering stone mountains of Zhagana. The upper part is a majestic stone forest, and the lower part of the mountainside is lush and primitive. Forest, feel the simple folk customs and beautiful scenery here.

After the shooting, return to Lanzhou and end your happy journey!

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