Gannan Travel Guide Super Detailed Edition Gannan In-depth Travel Guide

The Gannan area is mainly the territory of Tibetan residents. It has a very long cultural history and heritage, and various unique regional customs and habits, allowing you to feel the charm of the ancients here, and there are many wonderful plots waiting for you. This is a guide to southern Gansu.

For friends living in today's society, growth in this year is not only about age, but also pressure from all aspects. In my spare time, I always want to take a quick trip to release all kinds of unsatisfactory feelings in my heart. Today, I will take you to the beautiful "Dagannan" for a walk.

Overview of Gannan

As we all know, Gannan is an autonomous prefecture of Tibetan compatriots, where Tibetan Buddhist culture is very developed. Every morning, afternoon, and evening, you can see simple and hard-working Tibetans wearing Tibetan robes, participating in Buddhist prayers, preparing food, cleaning tents, and appreciating the unique boldness and vastness of the grassland.

Comprehensive list of Gannan scenic spots

NO1, Labrang Monastery

Shalabrang Monastery

Tips:

1. Tickets are 40 yuan; opening hours: 8:00-18:00.

2. It takes about 50 minutes to walk around the prayer wheel in Labrang Temple. When turning the prayer wheel, it must be turned clockwise. It is right to follow Tibetan believers.

3. The sunbathing Buddha platform is the best place to take a panoramic view of Labrang Temple, and it is also the filming location of "A World Without Thieves".

Larang Monastery is comparable to Ta'er Monastery in Qinghai. The temple is like a university with six colleges, the largest Lamaist institution in the world, each with its own degree and study focus. Of course, monks must pass strict examinations and graduation systems to become talents in Tibetan areas.

Langmusi No. 2

Langmusi

Tips:

1. Tickets: Gerdi Temple (including Namo Gorge) 30 yuan, Saichi Temple (including celestial burial platform) 30 yuan.

2. With the consent of the lama and the family of the deceased, you can visit the sky burial platform, but please do not take pictures. When watching the sky burial ceremony, please respect the deceased, respect national customs and beliefs, remain silent, do not make loud noises, and do not play around.

3. Sky burial ceremonies are not held every day. If you want to visit, you must ask in advance.

Compared with Labrang Monastery, this temple is slightly inferior in size and popularity. Of course, Langmusi has the "pride" of Langmusi. Surrounded by grasslands, woods, hills and red cliffs, the environment is beautiful. Therefore, his nickname is "Little Switzerland of the East".

No. 3, Zagana

Zagana

Tips:

1. Zagana does not have tickets, but it is The locals closed it and charged a 5 yuan environmental protection fee. From February to October, the scenery is charming in summer and autumn. The main attractions in Zagana are canyons, alpine grasslands, Tibetan villages, etc.

3. Basic families in Zajana have farmhouses or Tibetan restaurants, so food and accommodation are not a problem.

Gannan is so magical and considerate. Considering that some tourists are not very "cold" about the temple scenery, God has given heaven - Zagana. This is a complete natural "stone city", and the entire mountain forest here is the most eye-catching. But it’s not just a stone forest, with green grass on three sides and opposite villages. Simply heaven.

No, Ruoergai Flower Lake

Ruoergai Flower Lake

Tips:

1. There is a fake deer at the entrance of Huahu Scenic Area . Tibetans are keeping money, 10 yuan/person. If you want to take pictures, be sure to ask for the price first.

2. Admission to Huahu is 75 yuan/person, scenic spot is 30 yuan, sightseeing car, insurance is 5 yuan (optional purchase), large circle ride is 20 yuan/lap.

3. Opening hours are from 7:00 to 19:00

Friends online compared Huahu to "a sapphire embedded in the grassland." I feel like a fairy, lying quietly in the middle of the grassland, silently feeling, watching, and guarding the vicissitudes of Huahu. For some reason, the stone city reminds me of the poem "Don't use hills to cross the world, build pagodas in empty valleys", and the flower lake reminds me of "quiet as autumn colors, picturesque as picturesque" and tender as water. The best time to travel to Huahu Lake is June, July, August and September. Mid-July is the peak season of flower blooming. Walking along the plank road by the lake, you can walk into the middle of the wetland. This is the wetland with the best preserved biodiversity. There are many kinds of animals and plants. If you are lucky, you can see the endangered black-necked crane.

5. Nianyu Baoze

Nian Bao Yuze

Tips:

1. Tickets are 120 yuan/person/ 3 days, 30% off for multiple people, free for children, half price for students; renting a horse is 100 yuan/horse, yak is 100 yuan/head, leader is 100 yuan/person/day, the horse for camel luggage needs to be paid, and the horse that the groom rides does not need to be paid .

2. Open all day long

3. Nian Baoyu is about two hours later than standard time, with sunrise between 6:30 and 7:30 and sunset at 20 :30 to 21:30.

The topic "Nian Bao Yuze" is a bit difficult for me. I prefer its alias, Guoluoshan-No. There are many lakes here, in addition to the famous Fairy Lake and Fairy Lake, there are also Riga Manger Lake, Malza Lake, Maridan Lake and so on. There are precious medicinal materials such as Cordyceps sinensis, Fritillaria fritillary and rhubarb.

There are rare animals such as wild donkeys, yaks, Tibetan antelopes, and black bears; there are thousand-year-old trees such as spruce, pines, and cypresses. He is simply a "rich man"!

6. No, Seda

Sewuming Buddhist Academy

Tips:

1. Seda Wuming Buddha Tickets to the college are free, and it takes 20 minutes to drive from Seda County to Wuming Buddhist College.

2. Seda is high in altitude and the accommodation conditions are very poor. Not recommended to stay here. After Buddhist college, he stayed in Banma.

Seda looks red at first glance, and the red houses and monks' robes are also red. It feels like the sunrise and sunset are also red.

Tancheng is the tallest building in Seda and has the most people praying. There is a wooden boardwalk in the open space next to the altar city, which is specially used for devout believers to kowtow.

In general, the deepest feeling that Seda gives me is "faith". Although there are many people here, there is no noise. All I could hear were chants and prayers. It can be described as a pure land. Locals say that some tourists choose to stay and practice spiritual practice after arriving. This stay lasts a lifetime.

No, Huashixia

Shixia

Before entering Huashixia, mainland friends still drink rhodiola to prevent altitude sickness, and also need to prepare a thick clothing. The altitude here is high and it often rains and snows. I love the snow here. It is very white and harmonious with the blue of the sky. It was a nice snow day, except the roads were hard to walk on. If you are lucky, you can also see the "antelope", which is a national protected animal!

Gannan specialty food

Adjective (abbreviation of adjective) Gannan morel

Sheep tripe

b, roasted fern and moss pig

Carbon (abbreviation of carbon) Cordyceps stewed snow chicken

d. Grab the meat with your hands

E. Gannan Tibetan steamed buns

Of course, in addition to these, there are many delicious foods, such as milk tea, glutinous rice cake, and yogurt. Compatriots in southern Gansu take Bazhan as their staple food, beef and mutton as their main non-staple food, and butter tea is a must-have local drink. There is almost no food here. For a friend like me who doesn’t eat beef or mutton, fern rice and yogurt paired with a bowl of butter tea is a perfect match.

Comprehensive list of Gannan tourist routes

Day 1: Xining - Xunhua - Xiahe Larang Temple

Our journey started from Xining, Qinghai, passing through Xunhua, set off towards Labrang Monastery. It takes about 2 hours to visit Buleng Temple. Tickets are 40 yuan. It should be noted that photography is not allowed in the temple where scriptures are preached and worshipped. If you have time to chant sutras, you can go in and listen. There are shops not far from Larang Monastery where you can choose.

The next day: Labrang Monastery - Sanke Prairie - Langmusi - Zoige Prairie - Huahu - Zagana

The next day We started from Xiahe and went to Langmusi after seeing Sangke Grassland. The flight from Langmusi to RMB 30 takes about 2-3 hours. If you go to Zagana again, Zagana will charge 10 yuan for garbage cleaning, and the accommodation is not expensive. Many people hide in the village and the price is basically 50 yuan/person. In the evening we stayed in the beautiful Zagana. Hiking is also a good choice for those who are not afraid of tiredness. Horseback riding is also available for those who don’t want to climb mountains.

The third day: Zhagana-Tangke, the first bay of the Nine Bends of the Yellow River

If you get up early in the morning, you can see the sunrise at Zhagana, which is also very beautiful. . On the third day, we went to No. 1 Bay of Jiuqu Yellow River. The tickets are 75 yuan, the sightseeing bus is 35 yuan, and the sightseeing elevator is 30 yuan. Friends who choose the sightseeing elevator should note that the sightseeing elevator currently only goes up. The best time for taking photos is at sunset, and finally back to Tonk where we spend the night.

Day 4: Tangke - Jiuzhi - Baoyuze - Banma

Start from Tongke, pass through Jiuzhi County, and spend the night in Nianbao Yuze Banma County. Baoyu passed the exam in 2008 with a score of 120 yuan. If you like adventure and camping, you can bring a tent, prepare rations, and bring tools. You can study here for about a week, but it is best to join a group. After all, this is a plateau area, so we can take care of each other if necessary.

Day 5: Banma - Sky Burial Platform - Seda (Wuming College)

This day's journey is a bit exciting. Departing from Banma County, go to the Sky Burial Platform to experience the unique Tibetan tradition. A timid friend like me just glanced at the sky burial platform from a distance. If you are confident in your courage and endurance, you can watch the sky burial ceremony at 14:00. Then we went to see a red Seda and stayed in Banma County for the night.

Day 6: Seda - Banma - Dali

If you are worried about altitude sickness on the sixth day of the itinerary, friends who have not prepared Rhodiola in advance can go there in the morning You can buy it in pharmacies, but it is recommended to buy it from Xining, the price will be relatively cheaper. The altitude is relatively high, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is a bit large. Be sure to cover yourself with a quilt at night.

Day 7: - Guide

On the seventh day, the most anticipated thing is Guide, known as "Guide is the most pure in the Yellow River in the world". Here, it is suitable to wear brighter clothes for taking photos, and hats and scarves can be used as photo props. Compatriots can put on long white gauze skirts, watch the lakeside with their sleeves up, and ask the driver for a close-up shot.

Day 8: Tour guide - Ashgong Geopark - Kumbum Monastery - Xining

After breakfast in Guide, go to "Ashgong Geopark". The colorful peaks and peaks of Ashgun are colorful and beautiful.

The wind-eroded landforms of Maxia Canyon are peculiar and changeable; the landscape of the Yellow River is beautiful, like flowers; the Xialong Valley is steep, precipitous and magnificent. Various geological relics reflect the evolution of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in geological history, and also record the development history of the Yellow River and the changes in Guide's natural environment. Next, we will go to Kumbum Monastery. The "Butter Snuff", "Murals" and "Dui Embroidery" of Kumbum Monastery are known as the three unique features of Kumbum Monastery. Finally, we return to the starting point, Xining, and the whole journey is over.

Gannan Transportation Guide

If your friend's home is far away from Xining, you can take a "handy" or train to Xining, and then go to Gannan. You can take bus, but there are not many flights. If you miss it, you will have to wait a long time. If time is short, you can consider renting a car or carpooling, which will cost less.

High altitude problem

The altitude of Gannan is around 2800. Altitude sickness varies from person to person and most people cannot feel it. If you are worried, it is recommended to prepare some Rhodiola rosea before traveling in case of emergency.

Tips for traveling in Gannan

Adjective (abbreviation of adjective) Because of the high altitude and strong ultraviolet radiation, you must have sun protection products such as hats, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

b. On rainy days, some roads will be difficult to walk, so check the weather in advance.

The scenic spots in Gannan area are relatively scattered. If you are not familiar with the road conditions, it is recommended to charter a car and travel together.

d. Friends and friends who like to take pictures, bring some brightly colored clothes, hats and scarves are essential for taking pictures.

E. If you are not interested in Tibetan food, you must prepare food in advance.

As the saying goes, "If you don't see the world, you won't see the world." I believe that this "trip to southern Gansu" will definitely make you return with a full load. Mountains, rivers and pagodas, just to meet you on the way. I am waiting for your arrival in beautiful Qinghai.