Tibet's Alternative—Gannan

🌿 【Why Visit Gannan Between June and August?】 ✅ Pleasant Climate: Average temperature ranges from 15-25℃, cool and comfortable, perfect for escaping the summer heat! ✅ Stunning Grasslands: Zoige and Sangke Grasslands are lush and vibrant, adorned with wildflowers, creating a picturesque scene. ✅ Fewer Crowds, Beautiful Scenery: Compared to popular destinations, Gannan has fewer tourists, offering a more authentic experience of nature and culture. - 📸【Must-Visit Attractions in Gannan】 - 「Zagana—A Place Where Immortals Reside」 ✨Why Visit: A hidden Tibetan village nestled under snow-capped mountains, shrouded in mist like a fairyland. 🧚‍♀️Activities: Explore the ancient village on foot, capture the sunrise and morning mist, and stay in Tibetan homestays. - 「Langmu Temple—The Little Switzerland of the East」 ✨Why Visit: Straddling Gansu and Sichuan provinces, with the Bailong River running through the town, it showcases a blend of Tibetan Buddhism and Islamic culture. 🧚‍♀️Activities: Visit Geerdi Temple, hike through Namo Canyon, and explore the Sky Burial Platform (respect local customs). - 「Labrang Monastery—The World’s Tibetan Academy」 ✨Why Visit: One of the six major monasteries of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, home to the world's longest prayer corridor (3.5 km). 🧚‍♀️Activities: Join devotees for morning prayer walks, photograph the golden temple roofs and rising smoke, and feel the power of faith. - 「Sangke Grassland—Where the Wind Blows and Cattle Graze」 ✨Why Visit: In summer, Sangke Grassland resembles a vast green carpet, dotted with herds of cattle and sheep and blooming wildflowers. 🧚‍♀️Activities: Horse riding, camping, stargazing, and joining Tibetan bonfire parties at night. - 「The First Bend of the Yellow River—The Western Lake」 ✨Why Visit: The Yellow River meanders through Zoige Grassland, creating breathtaking light and shadow effects at sunset. 🧚‍♀️Activities: Take the escalator to the viewing platform for a panoramic view, and capture the perfect curves of the river at sunset. - 「Lianbaoyeze—The Jewel of the Plateau」 ✨Why Visit: Known as "The Garden of the Gods," it features unique peaks, strange rocks, and lakes, reminiscent of the world of "The Lord of the Rings." 🧚‍♀️Activities: Hike to Zagaer Lake, photograph the peculiar rocks and reflections, and experience the vastness and mystery of the plateau. - 🍜 【Gannan Food Recommendations】 Tibetan dumplings, yak meat hotpot, butter tea, tsampa... - 📝【Travel Tips】 📌Prevent Altitude Sickness: Although the altitude is relatively low, avoid strenuous activities upon arrival and bring glucose oral solution. 📌Strong UV rays and large temperature differences between day and night; pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and a jacket. 📌Renting a car or self-driving is more flexible; some areas have weak signals, so download offline maps in advance.