At dawn, Zhagana is still asleep

In the morning mist of Zhagana, I found the scene of a fairy tale ascension||At dawn, Zhagana is still asleep. The milky white fog spreads like a sea, engulfing the villages and farmlands at the foot of the mountains. Only the jagged stone peaks stand like isolated islands, piercing through the sea of clouds, revealing dark green silhouettes, silent and solemn. As the sky brightens, the ridge line in the east is edged with a delicate golden rim. This golden edge quickly diffuses and expands until the first ray of morning light cuts through the fog like a sharp sword, precisely striking the nearest mountain peak. The ochre rock face instantly ignites like burning flames, creating a miraculous contrast of cold and fiery with the flowing milky white sea of clouds below that has yet to dissipate. As the sun rises higher, the fog begins to flow and dissipate like light silk, gradually revealing the hidden Tibetan villages, barley racks, and winding paths. A complete autumnal Zhagana fully awakens in the morning light. Gannan Zhagana Travel Guide 1. Transportation Guide 1) Public Transport: Take a bus to Diebu County Bus Station, then carpool or charter a car to the scenic area. It is about 15 kilometers from Diebu County town to the Zhagana South Gate Visitor Center. 2) Self-driving: It is about 80 kilometers from Langmusi Town to the Zhagana South Gate Visitor Center, approximately 1.5 hours by car. 3) The scenic area has two visitor centers at the North and South Gates. Generally, visitors enter through the South Gate and exit through the North Gate. 2. In-depth Tour Tips for Zhagana Zhagana, known as the "place where immortals live," is a stone city composed of four villages—Dongwa, Yeri, Dari, and Daiba—and a Lamasery. The unique stone city terrain combined with Tibetan villages, farmland, and forests creates a breathtaking landscape. 1) Runwu Valley: Canyon scenery with two routes, left route is gentler; right route is steeper. The stepped waterfalls and primeval forest in the valley are very beautiful. 2) Lasang Monastery: A Gelugpa sect monastery founded in 1645, located at the highest point of Dongwa Village, with the Guangai Mountain stone peak behind it, offering beautiful views. 3) Fairy Beach: A highland meadow where wildflowers bloom in summer, with picturesque scenery. 3. Food Recommendations In Zhagana, you can taste Tibetan-style delicacies such as yak meat hotpot, mutton, tsampa, and butter tea, as well as authentic Sichuan cuisine. 4. Accommodation Recommendations Accommodations in Zhagana are mainly concentrated in the four villages, each with its own characteristics: 1) Dari Village: Located at a higher elevation with the best views. You can see snow-capped mountains from your window, making it an excellent spot to watch the sunrise. Recommended: "Zhagana Boya Homestay." 2) Yeri Village: Offers good value for money, about a 10-minute walk to the viewing platform. 3) Dongwa Village: More dining options and more comfortable accommodations, but farther from the sunrise viewing platform. 4) Daiba Village: The village is more rustic and quiet but at a higher altitude (3400 meters). 5. Ticket Price Ticket: 80 RMB per person 6. Complete Sunrise Viewing Guide: 1) Best Viewing Spot: Dari Viewing Platform. This is the highest viewing platform in Zhagana, at a higher altitude, offering a side semi-overhead perspective that includes Dongwa and Yeri villages. It is an excellent spot for photographing the sunrise and morning mist. 2) Time Arrangement: Check the sunrise time and arrive at the viewing platform 30 minutes early to avoid crowds. 3) The temperature difference in the highland morning is large, so remember to bring a windproof jacket. If there is no morning mist, it is best to wait for about ten minutes after sunrise; there may be surprises.