7-Day Summer Adventure You Can't Miss

The breeze of the grasslands, the clouds of the canyons, and the light and shadows of the "Stone City" Zha Ga Na—every frame is worth capturing in your photo album.

🗺 Gannan 7-Day Itinerary:
Day 1: Lanzhou—Ganga Secret Land—Labrang Monastery
Day 2: Xiahe—Sangke Grassland—Langmu Temple in Sichuan—Awancang Wetland—Ningma Temple—Jiuzhi
Day 3: Jiuzhi/Aba—Lianbaoyeze—Gemo Temple—First Bend of the Yellow River—Tangke
Day 4: Tangke—Huahu in Ruoergai—Langmu Temple Scenic Area—Zha Ga Na
Day 5: Half-day tour of Zha Ga Na Scenic Area—Lazikou Scenic Area—Dangchang County
Day 6: Dangchang—Guane Valley—Fuxi Temple—Tianshui
Day 7: Tianshui—Maijishan Grottoes—Lanzhou

🎯 Must-Visit Highlights:
- Milarepa Buddha Pavilion: A red cube against the blue sky; indoor photography is prohibited.
- Zha Ga Na: Visit Dari Viewing Platform or Dayu Valley Trail for a "castle in the sky" experience.
- Huahu (Flower Lake): Wooden boardwalk turns and bird reflections create a "sky mirror."
- First Bend of the Yellow River: Enter the mountain an hour before sunset for a golden Ω-shaped river view.
- Lianbaoyeze: A stunning combination of glacial granite and alpine lakes, known as the source of Sichuan's mountains.
- Namo Grand Canyon: Open all day for free; highland canyon and stream trails perfect for light hiking.

🎒 Packing Checklist:
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat
- Altitude sickness remedies: Rhodiola, portable oxygen canisters
- Warm clothing: windproof jacket and light down jacket (temperature difference of 15-20°C between day and night)
- Hiking shoes, moisture-proof socks, trekking poles
- Power bank (weak signal in some scenic areas)

🚦 Tips:
- Avoid bathing on the first night at high altitude, drink plenty of water, walk slowly to prevent altitude sickness.
- Respect Tibetan customs: do not touch Buddha statues or walk counterclockwise around prayer wheels in temples.
- Morning and evening temperatures in Zha Ga Na and Lianbaoyeze can drop to 5°C, so pack accordingly.