Life advice: You must visit Gannan in autumn!

Life advice: You must visit Gannan in autumn! At this time, Gannan sheds the summer hustle and transforms into a serene oil painting 🍂. The golden grasslands and colorful forests complement each other beautifully, and even the air is filled with the romance of autumn 🌅

🌟 Five days and four nights slow travel itinerary:
🟠 Day 1: Lanzhou - Xiahe
280 km, about 4 hours by car
📍 Labrang Monastery (People's West Street, Labrang Town, Xiahe County, 8:00-18:00) One of the six great monasteries of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, you can pray along the world's longest prayer wheel path
📍 Sangke Grassland (18 km southwest of Xiahe County) The golden autumn pasture looks like a golden carpet
🏠 Stay: Nuordan Camp in Xiahe County (tent hotel, reservation required in advance)

🟠 Day 2: Xiahe - Langmusi
180 km, about 3 hours
📍 Gahai Lake (Gahai Township, Luqu County, 9:00-17:00) The plateau pearl reflects the colorful autumn scenery
📍 Langmusi Town (border of Gansu and Sichuan) Explore the "Little Switzerland of the East," recommended to shoot the red cliff sunset after 4 PM
🍴 Dinner recommendation: Lisa Restaurant (main street of Langmusi Town) Yak beef burger is amazing

🟠 Day 3: Langmusi - Zhagana
95 km, 2 hours
📍 Gerdil Monastery (Langmusi Town) The morning monk debate scene is stunning
📍 Zhagana (Yiwa Township, Diebu County, open all day) The misty stone city, recommended to visit Dari viewing platform for panoramic views
🏠 Stay: Tibetan-style guesthouse in Zhagana (recommended Yunju Inn, scenic view from the window)

🟠 Day 4: Zhagana - Hezuo
240 km, 4.5 hours
📍 Hike Fairy Beach (inside Zhagana Scenic Area) Golden meadows and Tibetan villages complement each other
📍 Milarepa Buddha Pavilion (Nawu Road, Hezuo City, 8:30-17:00) Nine-story Buddha pavilion, shoes must be removed to enter
🍴 Must eat: Zongba Yongmu Tibetan Restaurant (Hezuo City) Try freshly made tsampa with butter tea

🟠 Day 5: Hezuo - Lanzhou
230 km, 3 hours
📍 Ganjia Secret Realm (Ganjia Township, Xiahe County) The octagonal ancient city and white stone cliff form a secret realm painting
📸 Stop along the way: When you see herds of cattle and sheep crossing the road, remember to capture the moment

✨ Practical tips:
1⃣ Large temperature difference in September-October (5-20℃), bring a windbreaker + thermal underwear
2⃣ Altitude around 3000 meters, avoid strenuous exercise, bring glucose if needed
3⃣ Some temples prohibit short skirts/hats, respect local customs
4⃣ For self-driving, an SUV is recommended due to many gravel roads on the grasslands

💛 When the autumn sun gilds the prayer flags, you will find that even the wind on this land carries a sense of reverence. There are no city neon lights here, but the most touching dawn and starry sky 🌌