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Fall Viewing Attractions
Top 10 Fall Viewing Attractions in Gannan [2025]
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Zha Ga Na
4.2
/5
3317 reviews
7.7
From AED 41.27
Based on 21 reviews
87.7 km from downtown
Phone +8609415668678
Address: Tewo, Gannan, Gansu, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Chrysanthemums bloom & enliven hills
Two-day hike to explore the primitive scenery of the Stone Forest by the lake
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Zhagana Scenic Area is located in Yiwa Town, Diebu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province. Its name in Tibetan means "stone box," and it is a natural "stone city." Surrounded by mountains with rugged terrain, it boasts unique geological and geomorphological landscapes. The scenic area features original Tibetan villages, Lasang Monastery, and other cultural attractions. It was once named one of the "World's 50 Outdoor Paradises" and was also awarded "Best Tourist Village" in 2023.
The scenery is beautiful, the air is fresh, and the weather is good. It rained in the middle of the night and stopped around nine in the morning. Although it was a pity that I didn't see the sunrise, I experienced the fairyland shrouded in clouds and mist.
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Meiren Prairie
4.8
/5
35 reviews
4.6
29.4 km from downtown
Address: East of Gannan Cooperative City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Green, gold & brown meadows
Colorful wildflowers in autumn
41% positive reviews
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The grassland is vast and boundless, with gentle and open terrain, abundant water and grass, and herds of cattle and sheep. It is one of the main animal husbandry bases in Gannan Prefecture. In July and August every year, wild flowers bloom on the grassland, including gesang flowers and golden lotus, which are colorful and form a natural sea of flowers. As an important ecological barrier, the vegetation here is rich, mainly alpine meadows, and there are many rare plants, which play an important role in maintaining water and soil and regulating the climate.
The grassland is beautiful and not very commercialized. There are grasslands on both sides of the road, but there are few things to do. If a family sets up a tent and eats something, it would be quite pleasant. The grassland is free and worth a visit!
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Yeliguan Scenic Area
4.5
/5
37 reviews
5.0
From AED 30.95
64.8 km from downtown
Phone +8609413272366
Address: 甘南藏族自治州临潭县冶力关镇
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Autumn views & natural oxygen
Autumn forest's colorful foliage
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Yeliguan, a newly promoted national 5A-level scenic spot on the Gannan Plateau, has amazed the world with its reputation of "Yeliguan, a mountain and water, an ecological grand garden". Tianchi Yehai is like an emerald inlaid in the mountains, with the blue waves reflecting the towering Baishishan and Miaohuashan. In winter, the fantastic spectacle of "Yehai Ice Map" is even more vivid. The ochre-red Danxia landform in the Chibi Valley is a masterpiece of nature. The streams in the canyon are gurgling, the peaks are like lions and tigers roaring to the sky, and the monks are chanting scriptures. Hiking there is like traveling through the folds of time. The wooden plank road in Huangjianzi Forest Park shuttles through the primeval forest, and the waterfalls and springs complement the herds of sika deer. It is known as a "natural oxygen bar". As night falls, the bonfire party and ethnic song and dance performances in Yeliguan Town bring the charm of the fusion of Tibetan, Han, Hui and other ethnic cultures to a climax. Not only can you find the magnificent mountains and rivers of the "Window of Qinghai-Tibet", but you can also find the thousand-year-old legacy of the Tang-Tibet Ancient Road. The Jianghuai heritage and Tibetan customs are intertwined here, making it a worthy shining pearl of ecological and cultural tourism in the Northwest.
One of the eight 5A-level scenic spots in Gansu Province.
It is divided into two parts: Tianchi Yehai and Chibi Canyon.
The scenery is nice and worth visiting.
The ticket is cheap, only 60 yuan. Tianchi Yehai needs to take a sightseeing bus for 22 yuan.
You can walk around Chibi Valley, which is about 4 kilometers round trip.
It is cooler here in summer, suitable for summer vacation.
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Ganjia Grassland
4.3
/5
98 reviews
6.3
Based on 26 reviews
58.6 km from downtown
Address: Ganjiaxiang, Xiahe, Gannan, Gansu, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
30% positive reviews
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Gangjia Grassland is located in Gangjia Township, Xiahe, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, 33 kilometers north of Xiahe County, and is directly accessible by road. Gangjia Grassland is a meadow grassland, vast and boundless, with an average altitude of more than 3,000 meters. It is one of the main animal husbandry bases in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. There is a reception desk at the Muyun Tent Camp, which prepares fresh milk tea, tsampa, Tibetan buns, hand-pulled mutton and other Tibetan specialties for tourists. It also prepares grassland tourism programs such as horses, yaks, shooting bonfire parties, etc. for tourists. Visitors can fully experience the mysterious and simple Tibetan customs here.
Gangjia Grassland is a meadow grassland with an average altitude of more than 3,000 meters. It is one of the main animal husbandry bases in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. It has a small population and a large area, but the grassland is vast and boundless. It is an extremely valuable natural tourist attraction. There is a reception at the Muyun Tent Camp, which prepares fresh milk tea, tsampa, Tibetan buns, hand-pulled mutton and other Tibetan specialties for tourists. It also prepares grassland tourism programs such as horses, yaks, shooting bonfire parties, etc. for tourists. Visitors can fully experience the mysterious and simple Tibetan customs here.
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Sangke Grassland
4.4
/5
388 reviews
5.3
Based on 45 reviews
47.6 km from downtown
Phone +8618093939282
Address: Xiahe, Gannan, Gansu, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
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Located in Xiahe County, Gannan, Sangke Grassland sits at an altitude of over 3,000 meters. Surrounded by mountains, it lies a vast, flat alpine grassland. This grassland retains its pristine beauty and boasts breathtaking scenery. Every snap is a stunning sight!
The following is a review of Sangke Grassland:
Beautiful natural scenery
- Vast grassland: Sangke Grassland covers an area of 70 square kilometers, with an average altitude of over 3,000 meters. The terrain is gently undulating, vast and boundless, and the vision is extremely broad, allowing people to truly feel the artistic conception of "the sky is vast and the wilderness is vast".
- Surrounded by water systems: The Daxia River meanders from south to north, adding agile beauty to the grassland. The river water is clear, sparkling under the sunlight, and contrasting with the green grassland, like a poem and a painting.
- Lush vegetation: It belongs to the meadow grassland, with lush water and grass. In summer, the grass is green, and various wild flowers compete for beauty. Gesang flowers, Sulu flowers, etc. are dotted among them, making the grassland colorful.
Rich in humanistic customs
- Rich folk culture: This is the settlement of Tibetan people, with unique Tibetan customs. Visitors can experience wearing Tibetan clothes, living in tents, eating Tibetan food, etc., and feel the authentic Tibetan nomadic life.
- Deep historical heritage: According to the "History of Amdo Politics and Religion", Sangke Grassland was once the place where the Tibetan hero King Gesar burned mulberry to help and won the king by horse racing. It also held many grand Tibetan Buddhist Buddhist activities, and has a deep cultural heritage.
- Diverse traditional festivals: During the Xianglang Festival in June of the lunar calendar every year, local farmers and herdsmen will carry out entertainment activities such as horse racing, tug-of-war, and wrestling, and dance Guozhuang around the bonfire at night. On July 13, the Shambhala Horse Racing Festival, riders showed their superb horse skills and it was very lively.
Complete tourism facilities
- Complete basic service facilities: Sangke Town focuses on the "boutique" tourism positioning and promotes the construction of tourism infrastructure. Tourist toilets, parking lots, tourist service centers, horse riding service centers, etc. are gradually improved, providing convenience for tourists.
- Rich accommodation and dining options: There are traditional Tibetan tents, high-end wild luxury tent camps, and characteristic homestays to meet the needs of different tourists. In terms of catering, in addition to Tibetan cuisine, there are also some dishes suitable for the general public.
Remarkable results in ecological protection
The local government actively carried out ecological restoration work. In 2020, Xiahe County was included in the first batch of degraded grassland artificial grass planting ecological restoration pilot projects of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration. After efforts, the degraded grassland has been managed on a large scale, the vegetation coverage has been significantly improved, and the grassland ecological environment has gradually recovered.
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Lazikouxiang
4.6
/5
51 reviews
4.4
>100 km from downtown
Address: Lazikouxiang, Tewo, Gannan, Gansu, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
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Lazikou is a natural and dangerous place, a red place. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of Lazikou. We come here to remember the martyrs, learn the Red Army’s spirit of forging ahead bravely, keep our original aspirations in mind, and pay tribute to the heroes!
On the occasion of the 47th anniversary of the death of the great man Mao Zedong, we came to the Red Army Long March Memorial Site at Lazikou to remember the revolutionary martyrs and inherit the red spirit. The victory of the Lazikou battle continued the Red Army's 25,000-mile Long March and was an important gateway to the victory of the Red Army's Long March and even the Chinese revolution.
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