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Dayugou Scenic Area
Dayu Valley is located in Zhuoni County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. It used to be the location of the ancient road between the ancient Taozhou and Diezhou. Later, after the road was repaired in other places, it became a natural area inaccessible to people. Because it is rarely affected by human beings, the scenery here is very primitive and pure. Dayu Valley is the general name of Jiutiao Gorge. Jiutiao Gorge is Jiutiao Valley. Each ditch has natural scenery such as steep cliffs, dense trees, clear flowing water and pools. The environment is very beautiful and it is a clean and beautiful paradise. Among the nine ditches in Dayugou, most tourists only choose Ajiao Dagou and Qibugou, which are also two ditches with more beautiful scenery. There are battery cars connected between the ditches. Generally, it is advisable to play for about 4 hours. . Ajiao Dagou is the main ditch of the entire Dayu Valley. The canyon here is quite spectacular. After the battery car is sent to the mouth of the Mizoguchi, tourists can walk along the canyon to enjoy the wonderful scenery. Among them, there are streams, pools, and trees, which are clean and leisurely. Qibugou mainly focuses on grassland scenery and temple visits. You can see the beautiful bunting grassland outside the mouth of the valley, and you can ride horses on it. There is also a Tibetan Buddhist temple Qibu Temple next to Mizokou, which has a history of more than 800 years.Zhuoni · 26.6 km from downtown
Joseph Rock Road
Deep in the mountains of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, lies a hidden gem – the Locke Road. This scenic highway encapsulates the essence of Gannan's landscape, where mountains embrace the land, forests, grasslands, and agricultural culture intertwine, showcasing a harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature. Due to its high altitude and fragile ecosystem, some sections still retain their original gravel and washboard surfaces. Here, the weather is unpredictable; one can experience all four seasons in a single day. It is this raw wildness and unknown challenge that imbues every trek with awe. The scenery along the way is layered, from vast grasslands to rugged stone forests and canyons, and finally to towering snow-capped mountain passes. One can deeply feel the magnificent power of the plateau's nature. For travelers, it is a route for a profound experience of the culture and natural beauty of the Gannan Tibetan region.Zhuoni · 43.5 km from downtown
Jiangdie Road
Jiangdie Road is a highway in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, passing through Zhagulu Township, Niba Township, and Zhagana. Jiangdie Road concentrates the scenery of the transition zone between the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Loess Plateau. From snow-capped mountain passes, virgin forests, alpine meadows to ancient Tibetan villages and temples, every kilometer is like a flowing landscape scroll. The road sometimes passes through canyons and sometimes circles to passes. When the sea of clouds rolls in summer, the road is like a suspended sky road. In autumn and winter, the continuous limestone mountains are outlined with sharp lines by the snow. Jiangdie Road is a classic route for self-driving tourism in Gannan. It is the ecological corridor, tourism channel, industrial carrier, and harmonious grand garden of Gannan Prefecture. Its completion and opening to traffic have promoted the development of all-region tourism along the route, allowing more tourists to appreciate the beauty and culture of Gannan. As an economic artery running through the central part of Gannan Prefecture, Jiangdie Road is of great significance to strengthening the economic construction of ethnic minority areas in Gannan Prefecture, promoting the external circulation of agricultural and livestock products along the route, accelerating the development of characteristic and advantageous resources, and promoting high-quality economic and social development in the region.Zhuoni · 43.5 km from downtown
Chibi Yougu Scenic Area
It is 5 kilometers away from Yeliguan Town, Lintan County, which is a canyon area. The rocks are peculiar and the caves are oddly shaped and of different sizes. The rock cliffs are all red, quite the charm of the red cliffs of the Yangtze River. According to experts' investigation, it is designated as the Danzhen landform of glutenite, and the natural portrait on the rock is realistic and clearly visible. There are legendary folk stories such as Xianren Cave, Lama Cave, Demon Cave, and Wrapped Felt Cave by the cliff. In front of the cave, the branches are lush, the mountain flowers are beautiful, mysterious and quiet. Dangerous rocks in the valley are about to fall, with various poses and different expressions. The bottom of the valley is verdant, and the grass is green. According to legend, Peng Zu chose this quiet and mysterious Chibi Gorge to practice Taoism and cultivated himself in the Xianren Cave by the rock. There is also the Lotus Valley. The Chibi Canyon is entrenched by foot demons. The large and large demon stone is the rock for the demon to cultivate. Every year when the weather is dry and rainy, the local mountain people come to this valley in groups to burn incense and sacrifice to the gods. begging for rain.Zhuoni · 46.1 km from downtown
Shuimo Zhagulu Scenic Area
Zhuoni · 29.9 km from downtown
Zhuoni County Viewing Platform
The Zhuoni County Viewing Platform is located along the S306 highway. Here, you can view snow-capped mountains and enjoy the sunset. The rolling grassy hills are dappled with the shadows of clustered clouds, and it is very pleasant to feel the soft breeze. The swing on the viewing platform offers intoxicating scenery as you sway.Zhuoni · 29.6 km from downtown
Gongba Temple
Gongba Temple was founded in the 14th year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty (1888). On the 17th day of the fourth month of the lunar calendar, a large-scale ceremony was held for the emperor and the empress dowager. The immortal tablet of "Long Live" and the immortal tablet of "Long Live the Empress Dowager", as well as the plaques of the monastery, the gold inscriptions, the table and the five thousand taels of gold and silver, the official seal of the temple, etc., have become the second largest in Zhuoni territory after the The large temple of Zendji Temple. There are nine halls in Gongba Temple. The murals in the Shakyamuni Hall are of great artistic value and worth seeing. The outer wall of the Panchen Temple is covered with a thousand statues of Sakyamuni, which is spectacular. The Buddhist pagoda at the northern end of the monastery is larger than the Gongtang pagoda in Labrang Monastery. There are more than 1,000 prayer reels under the promenade, which are rare in Zhuoni.Zhuoni · 36 km from downtown
Niba Village
"Niba" is a Tibetan transliteration, meaning "Yangpo". Niba Village is an ancient and peculiar century-old village. It faces south from the north and is built on the mountain. The clear Cheba River winds through the village. The well-decorated Mani flags in front of the village are shaking in the wind. Looking at Niba Village from afar, the houses in the village are of the same architectural format, scattered in an orderly manner, row upon row, and antique. From low to high, the layers are stacked, and the households are connected to form a tight and spectacular defensive whole. At a glance at the sturdy structure and arrogant posture, it is clear that it is the need to prevent burglars and bandits and resist invasion in the war-torn era. Especially under the blue sky and white clouds, the highland barley poles on the roof of every household are as dense as cobwebs, crisscrossing each other, adding a sacred and mysterious color to the cottage. There are twists and turns of the plank roads everywhere in the village. These plank roads are fixed by the mountain on one side and supported by countless logs on the other side, which not only solves the traffic problem of people and animals on the hillside, but also expands the Tibetan village. Effective living area, people are accustomed to drying food on these wooden racks. The residences in the small villages are very dense, and the houses are connected by walls.Zhuoni · 41 km from downtown
Jiuzhaigou National Park
Jiuzhaigou National Park is located in Jiuzhaigou County of Ngawa Prefecture. With its towering snow-capped peaks, dense forests, and vibrantly colored pools and shoals, crystal-clear streams meander through the forests and shallows. Combined with Tibetan wooden houses, prayer flags, and the unique traditional customs of the Tibetan and Qiang ethnic groups, Jiuzhaigou National Park is often referred to as a "beautiful fairyland". Jiuzhaigou National Park features a Y-shaped layout, consisting of three main valleys: Shuzheng Valley, Rize Valley, and Jiuzhaigou-Zechawa Valley, with a total length of over 50 km.The attraction is equipped with eco-friendly sightseeing vehicles that stop at designated stations. Visitors can wait at each station and conveniently tour various attractions within the site by taking the sightseeing vehicles.China · Jiuzhaigou
Zha Ga Na
Zhagana, also known as Zhagala, is located in Diebu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. It is a small Tibetan village surrounded by a circle of pretty cliffs. It has beautiful and magical scenery and is one of the most beautiful places in the entire Gannan Tibetan area. The ancient wooden Tibetan houses in the village are built along the mountain, and the locals work quietly and simply between the hillsides and rivers, forming a beautiful pastoral scenery. Whether you want to sightsee, take photos, or visit the traditional life of the simple Tibetan people, this is a wonderful place that you cannot miss. Zhagana is located in the valley of Yiwa Township, Diebu County. It takes about 1 hour to drive from Diebu County and about 2 hours from Langmusi. Zhagana is suitable for visiting in July and August, when the grassland is green and the scenery is beautiful. Most tourists come from Langmusi when they take the Gannan-Sichuanbei route. The usual time to visit is to arrive in the afternoon of the same day and take a leisurely stroll in the village to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Stay in a Tibetan homestay for one night, and leave the next morning after taking pictures of the early morning clouds and sunrise. In addition, there is a two-day hiking route in the back mountain of Zhagana, where you can rent a horse in the village or walk there. Zhagana Village is divided into four small villages, from bottom to top, they are Dongwa Village, Yeri Village, Dari Village and Daiba Village. Dongwa Village and Daiba Village are about 5 kilometers apart, and there is a winding road connecting the four villages. You can walk or drive to visit and take photos one by one. It takes about 1 hour to walk from the bottom to the top. Driving in from the entrance of the village, the first place you arrive at is Dongwa Village at the foot of the mountain. There is a big stone here called Dashimen. The small hillside next to Dashimen is a good place for taking photos. Here you can look up and take pictures of the beautiful scenery of the village built along the mountain. The back of the village is wrapped by cliffs, and there is a Tibetan Buddhist temple on the top of the village. The scenery is fantastic and beautiful. Dongwa Village has a large population and is also a good place to stay. You can book a stay at a farmhouse here, and then walk or drive to several higher villages to play. It takes about 1 hour to walk to the higher place. Going up the mountain along the road, you will reach Yeri Village. Next to Yeri Village is a vast barley field where you can often see Tibetans busy in the fields. The scene is peaceful and simple. In addition, there is a house in Yeri Village where the famous traveler Joseph Locke once lived for more than a year, but now it can only be visited from the outside. Continue to go up, after passing Dari Village, there is a viewing platform with a wide view, suitable for taking bird's-eye views of the whole village. You can see the whole village and the fantastic rock wall behind. All the houses are old wooden roofs and earthen walls, which look simple and peaceful. Under the cliff, they form a beautiful picture scroll, which is also a wonderful place to take good photos. After taking the panoramic view, you can go back to Dongwa Village for accommodation. Daiba Village is relatively remote and there are fewer scenery to see, so you can skip it. In addition to taking photos in the afternoon, there are many other things to look forward to in Zhagana. Every morning, there are almost clouds and mists between the rock walls on the mountain, and the starry sky is beautiful and brilliant at night when the lights are off, which are good opportunities for taking photos. If you have enough time, you can also take 1-2 hours to climb the back mountain of Dongwa Village to see the temple on the top of the mountain. The houses you pass by along the way are all ancient buildings, and the wooden wedge-rivet structure is even more ancient and peculiar. If you are lucky, you can meet kind locals and be invited to their homes to taste traditional food such as tsampa butter tea and experience the simple enthusiasm of the locals. In addition, there is a two-day hiking route behind the village, which leads to the rarely visited lakes and stone forests with pristine and beautiful scenery. However, this route is only suitable for outdoor enthusiasts and requires camping for one night. When walking this route, you can rent a horse in the village and find a horseman to lead the way. Generally, a horse costs about 150 yuan a day.Diebu · 52 km from Zhuoni
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What travelers say about Zhuoni
天空中的雨August 14, 2026
5.0
Dayugou is divided into two valleys, Qibu Valley and Ajiao Valley, which can be visited in two days. In Ajiao Valley, take a bus to the last stop, visit the Moon Gate, then take a bus to Butterfly Pavilion, and walk along the wooden boardwalk to Guanyin Pavilion. In Qibu Valley, take a bus to One Line Sky, then take a bus to Sister Peaks, visit Triangle Stone, then take a bus to Zhaxi Lake, and walk along the wooden boardwalk to Qibu Temple.
Dayugou Scenic Area
闻嘉流浪NoelAugust 15, 2026
5.0
The Jiangdie Highway starts from Zhagulu Town in Zhuoni County, Gannan Prefecture, Gansu Province, and leads to Zhagana Village in Diebu County, covering a distance of approximately 100-110 kilometers. It is also known as the Rock Road because American explorer Joseph Rock traveled this route in the early 20th century and remarked, "I have never seen such magnificent scenery in my life."
The scenery along the way includes alpine meadows, forest valleys, ancient coniferous forests shrouded in mist, and the Fairy Beach in Zhagana is a must-see hidden gem. Tibetan Buddhist monasteries such as Gongsi Temple and the Milarepa Buddha Pavilion in Hezuo County are also available for visit.
Jiangdie Road
M48***69May 9, 2023
5.0
Very good, the scenery is very nice, the bonfire party at night is very unique
Chibi Yougu Scenic Area
小溪ོJanuary 1, 2025
5.0
Gannan Zhuoni Chapter
🚗It’s an hour’s drive from Milareba Pavilion to Hongshankou Observation Deck, driving on the 248 National Highway in Zhuoni County. Outside the window, under the blue sky and white clouds, among the green mountains and green waters, white sheep and black cattle are dotted on the endless grassland. , wash your eyes. The large characters "Shanghe Tianyuan Tianlai Gannan" carved on the green carpet of the grassland are even more a calligraphy and painting of nature.
It takes 30 minutes from Hongshankou Observation Deck to Zhuoni Observation Deck to enjoy the golden rapeseed fields and the elegant prayer flags under the blue sky.
It takes one hour from Zhuoni Observation Deck to Galiang Bay Observation Deck, which is one of the best places to appreciate thousands of acres of terraced fields. Standing on the top of the mountain overlooking the plateau terraces, you can feel the magnificent scenery of nature. If you have enough time, you can wait for the most beautiful sunset here and enjoy the beautiful scenery under the sunset.
Check in at Duozhagulu Town at 4 p.m.
🅿️Hongshankou Observation Deck, Zhuoni Observation Deck, and Galiang Bay Observation Deck are all free attractions, and the parking lot is also free.
Zhuoni County Viewing Platform
人生风景线April 30, 2021
5.0
【Scenery】Gongba Temple is located at the foot of Xiaoquan Mountain, 3 kilometers southeast of Guide County, on the east side of the first community of Gongba Village, Hedong Township. The temple is also called "Gongba Temple" and "Guoba Temple". In Tibetan, it is called "Gongwa Zhacang Wensi Xinglongzhou". It is a temple in Gongba and Mapa villages. Gongba Temple was at its peak in the middle of the Qing Dynasty, with 500 monks, 170 monks in the middle of the Republic of China, and 104 monks in 1956. It is 1.5 meters long and rectangular. The surrounding walls are 5 meters high and 1 meter wide, with a total length of 880 meters. They are all made of blue bricks and adobe. The buildings of all sizes in the courtyard are all facing north and south. It is a complex of buildings composed of many temples, scripture halls, pagodas, and monks, which cleverly combines Tibetan and Han forms. It is the most prestigious ancient temple among the more than 30 Yellow Sect temples in Guide area, with the highest Buddhist position, the largest scale, and a long history. The main temple of the temple, Chanzhihe Angqian, is located in the southeast corner, Xiangsa Angqian is in the northwest corner, Taxiu and Zongge Angqian are built side by side on the east wall, and the four Buddhist residences have a total of 640 houses. Although Gongba Temple is a subordinate temple of Taer Temple, the surrounding Pearl Temple, Changfo Temple, Serjia Temple and Meilong Temple are also its subordinate temples.
Gongba Temple
滇国剑客October 20, 2021
5.0
Niba Village is an ancient village that has been preserved very perfectly and has been almost undamaged. Only some minor modifications have been made to maintain its original appearance, and the original layout has not changed much.
Niba Village
gpc_mybabyOctober 24, 2026
4.0
Jiuzhaigou's scenery is impeccable, with stunning lakes and mountains. During peak season, it's incredibly crowded, and waiting for transportation can be very time-consuming. A one-day pass is a bit short; having two days would allow you to relax, appreciate the scenery at your own pace, and have a much better experience.
Jiuzhaigou National Park
素年锦时xhlgOctober 21, 2026
5.0
Zhagana is unbelievably beautiful! Surrounded by rocky mountains, the Tibetan village is shrouded in mist in the mornings, like a thin veil draped over it. Standing on the viewing platform, you can see terraced fields stretching out, with yellow rapeseed flowers and green barley, set against the backdrop of shimmering snow-capped peaks in the distance—every snapshot is wallpaper-worthy. The air is filled with the scent of grass and cooking smoke, and yaks graze leisurely. It's so relaxing, you won't want to leave!
Zha Ga Na
