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Must-Read Pure Practical Guide for First-Time Visitors to Gannan

🌈Girls, this is the right way to explore Gannan! Especially for those planning a summer grassland getaway, don’t say we didn’t warn you!☝️If you want to see morning mist in Zhagana, take magical photos in Lianbao Yezé, gallop on horseback across Sangke Grassland, or spin the 3km prayer wheels at Labrang Monastery… proper route planning is a MUST❗️Peak season means traffic jams + altitude sickness + fully booked accommodations—getting the itinerary wrong will leave you crying on the grasslands😭😭 ⚠️Weather & Outfit Guide 🔸June-August temps in Gannan: 10~25°C, with lush grasslands and wildflowers in full bloom🌸 🔸Highland climate means big day-night temperature swings. Pack photogenic summer dresses along with long sleeves/pants or a windbreaker👚 🌟Top Attractions Breakdown **Zhagana**: Breathtaking sunrise and morning mist☁—stay overnight! Fairy Beach is a 30-min hike. **Sangke Grassland**: The "Altay of Gannan"🌿—gallop freely on horseback! **Labrang Monastery**: Top-tier Tibetan Buddhism site—don’t miss the prayer wheel corridor🛎 **Ganjia Secret Realm**: Highland beauty hub—must-see White Cliff⛰️ **Yellow River First Bend**: Stunning sunset views✨, serene and uncrowded **Langmusi**: "Little Switzerland of the East"—pack warm layers👔 (it’s chilly!) **Flower Lake**: Certified by *National Geographic* as "Most Beautiful Wetland"🦆 🍲Foodie Picks Juemari rice, tsampa, Gannan Tibetan dumplings, butter tea, Xiahe tendon, "Three Grassland Delicacies," daoshiha, Lanzhou beef noodles... 🔥5-Day Itinerary D1: Lanzhou—Dazong Lake—Ganjia Secret Realm—Xiahe D2: Xiahe—Labrang Monastery—Sangke Grassland—Zhagana D3: Zhagana sunrise—Flower Lake—Yellow River First Bend sunset—Tangke D4: Tangke—Langmusi—Gahai Lake—Guomang Wetland—Hezuo D5: Hezuo—Milariba Buddha Pavilion—Meiren Grassland—Yeliguan—Lanzhou airport drop-off 🙋‍♀️Gannan Travel Tips 1️⃣ **Altitude sickness**: Avoid showers/intense exercise for the first 2 days. Bring glucose oral solution (95% of people adapt fine). 2️⃣ **Food**: Moderate lamb/beef🐏, eat more fruits to avoid dryness. Prefer sweet tea over butter tea if needed, and pack stomach medicine. 3️⃣ **Skincare**: Strong UV rays☀️—use sunscreen, moisturize heavily, and bring lip balm. 4️⃣ **Transport**: Rent an SUV🚘, download offline maps, and refuel at every gas station! For tours, hire local drivers. 5️⃣ **Etiquette**: Remove hats in temples, don’t step on thresholds, spin prayer wheels clockwise! No photos in Buddha halls, stay quiet at sky burial sites🙏 6️⃣ **Misc**: Pack a raincoat (not an umbrella🌂—it’s windy), take trash with you, use phone lanyards, and avoid solo night walks for women. 💯Why Choose Us‼️ ✅ Expert driver-guides—flexible stops and self-paced timing ✅ Cover all highlights—100% no-shopping tours! ✅ Licensed local agency with formal contracts ✅ Onboard drone/DSLR to capture unforgettable moments ‼️For Gannan travel plans, discounts, or group tours, click 👉【Inquire Now】 at the bottom left!
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Posted: Jul 17, 2025
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