5-Day, 4-Night Legendary Journey in Gannan!

Step into the Secret Grasslands Captured by National Geographic 🔥

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—Lanzhou → Labrang Monastery → Sangke Grassland → Stay in Hezuo—
⏰ 6:50 Depart from Lanzhou to start the journey
⏰ 11:00 Labrang Monastery
▪ Walk through the 3km prayer wheel corridor and witness the impressive debate scene
▪ Take photos of monks in red robes walking between white stupas at the top of Gongtang Pagoda
⏰ 14:30 Sangke Grassland
▪ Natural sightseeing: lush green grass and wildflowers in summer
▪ Dress code suggestion: bright-colored long dress + windproof jacket, perfect for taking photos!
⏰ 19:30 Arrive in Hezuo
▪ Join a bonfire party and dance Guozhuang
—Hezuo → Awancang Wetland → Lianbaoyeze → Stay in Aba—
⏰ 11:00 Awancang Wetland
▪ Observation deck: Climb up to the Gongsaierkamu Dao observation deck and overlook the intertwined Yellow River branches, resembling 'fingerprints of the earth'
Morning mist photography: Early morning mist envelops the wetland, black-necked cranes glide over the water, creating a mystical atmosphere
⏰ 15:00 Enter the 'Eastern Magic Realm' Lianbaoyeze
▪ A must-visit for hikers: Challenge the 6km boardwalk trek at Zagaer Tso Lake, at an altitude of 4,600 meters
▪ Best season: July-September (flower sea + turquoise lakes) | October (golden autumn)
Dress code suggestion: Windbreaker + bright scarf (large temperature difference), sunglasses and sunscreen are essential!
⏰ 20:00 Stay overnight in Aba
—Aba → Manzhetang Wetland → First Bend of the Yellow River → Stay in Ruoergai—
⏰ 10:30 Manzhetang Wetland
▪ The scenic area is divided into 8 major zones, including wetland sightseeing, ecological science, self-driving camping, etc., offering activities such as boardwalk hiking, bird watching, and photography
▪ Best season: April-October, with a vibrant flower sea in summer and colorful landscapes in autumn
⏰ 14:00 First Bend of the Yellow River
• Take the escalator to the top to see the sunset over the 'S-shaped Yellow River embracing the grassland' 🌅
• Watch marmots fighting! The adorable creatures are very friendly
⏰ 18:00 Stay overnight in Ruoergai
—Ruoergai → Huahu Lake → Zhagana → Stay in Diebu—
⏰ 8:00 Huahu Lake
▪ Walk on the wooden boardwalk to take photos of the sky mirror 💧 (June-August when wildflowers carpet the ground)
▪ Birdwatching paradise! Black-necked cranes and gray geese fly over the lake
⏰ 14:00 Zhagana
▪ Take photos of the village shrouded in rain and fog from the Darri observation deck while wearing a windproof jacket
▪ Visit a Tibetan family, drink butter tea, eat tsampa, and experience milking a yak (most people may not be used to it)
⏰ 18:00 Stay overnight in Diebu
—Diebu → Langmusi → Guomang Wetland → Milarepa Buddha Tower → Return to Lanzhou—
⏰ 9:00 Visit the 'Little Switzerland of the East' Langmusi Town
▪ Take photos of the golden-roofed Gansu Temple (Sicheng Temple) at dawn
▪ Hike the Namo Grand Canyon! Search for the Fairy Cave and the source of the Bailong River
⏰ 12:00 Guomang Wetland
▪ Wooden boardwalk (use a telephoto lens to photograph black-necked cranes and prayer flags)
⏰ 15:00 Milarepa Buddha Tower
▪ The nine-story pagoda hides the secrets of Tibetan Buddhism spanning a thousand years
▪ Enjoy a panoramic view of Hezuo City from the top floor, with red walls and golden roofs providing a stunning backdrop
⚠ When circumambulating the pagoda, you must go clockwise; no photography allowed inside the main hall
⏰ 20:30 Return to Lanzhou and end the perfect journey
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