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For those planning to travel to Gannan, I must say you have great taste. It is, in my opinion, the most comfortable route in China during the summer, and here's why: ✅ Spectacular Scenery: The nine-colored Gannan encompasses the entire landscape of the snowy plateau, with grasslands, lakes, temples, mountains, valleys... ✅ Suitable Climate: Summer is the best time to travel, with temperatures ranging from 10-25 degrees Celsius ✅ Rich Culture: With faith above all, why seek a paradise far away? The Tibetan culture is profound ✅ Simple Road Conditions: Most of the journey is on highways, although it is a long trip, it's best to have two drivers taking turns or to hire a private car 🗺️ Suggested Itinerary 🗺️ D1 Lanzhou - Liujiaxia Reservoir - Linxia - Labrang Monastery - Stay overnight in Xiahe D2 Xiahe - Sangke Grassland - Awan Warehouse Wetland - Stay overnight in Jiuzhi D3 Jiuzhi - Lianbaoyeze - Stay overnight in Aba D4 Aba - Hongyuan - First Bend of the Yellow River - Stay overnight in Tangke D5 Tangke - Zoige Grassland - Stay overnight in Zhagana D6 Zhagana - Langmu Temple - Stay overnight in Langmu Town D7 Langmu Town - Gahai - Milarepa Buddha Pavilion - Lanzhou ✨ Must-Visit Recommendations ✨ 📍 Labrang Monastery Known as the world's Tibetan academic institution, with the world's longest prayer wheel circuit on the outside 📍 Sangke Grassland Rich in water and grass, vast and boundless, with green grass and wildflowers everywhere in summer 📍 Lianbaoyeze If you can't make it to Nianbaoyuze, fortunately, there is Lianbaoyeze, magical and magnificent 📍 Zhagana Wooden Tibetan houses built along the mountain, a paradise with lush green grass 📍 First Bend of the Yellow River The river winds through the grasslands, especially beautiful at sunset 🏠 Accommodation Suggestions 🏠 There are many hotels in the counties along the way, choose those with high online ratings and within your budget. ❇️📝 Travel Tips 📝 1⃣ The temperature difference between day and night in the plateau area is large, so be prepared with clothing ranging from short sleeves to down jackets, and take precautions for sun protection and warmth. 2⃣ The average altitude of the entire route is 3,000 meters, those with altitude sickness should bring some 💊, such as effervescent glucose tablets. 3⃣ The scenic beauty of this route is all along the way, such as the First Bend of the Yellow River, if you can find a nearby platform or bring a drone 🙆‍♀️ I am Fei Shishi, a traveler who never stops sharing 📸 Passionate about capturing the beauty of the journey with my camera ❤️ Follow me 🤩 🙌 To provide you with more travel photo and fun strategy