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Gannan
The surging Yellow River stretches its body in southern Gansu, drawing its first beautiful arc. The highland embraced by the first bend of the 433 kilometer long Yellow River is Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province.
Colorful green mountains and diverse waters
Famous scenic spots and historical sites both domestically and internationally
Its own unique
Rich and quaint Tibetan ethnic customs
The long-standing Tibetan Buddhist culture
Abundant ethnic and folk art
Formed the unique temperament of Gannan
This place has been rated by authoritative travel magazines in the United States as:
One of the 50 outdoor paradises in the world
Rated by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme for Development as:
The most beautiful tourist destination in China
National Geographic photographer Joseph Locke
After arriving in Gannan, I was amazed by the colors here
He couldn't help but sigh, 'I've never seen such a beautiful scenery in my life.'
From Lanzhou to Xiahe
From Xiahe to Zagana
From Langmu Temple to Ruoergai
From Ruoergai to Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
From Jiuzhaigou to Songpan
Recommended tourist attractions
1. Xiahe Labrang Temple
One of the six major monasteries of the Gelug sect (Yellow Sect) of Tibetan Buddhism in China. The first Jiamuyang Awang Songzhe master was founded in the 48th year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1709). In the 53rd year of Kangxi's reign (1714), "Lhazhang" (also known as Jiamuyang Buddha Official) was established, and the sound of "Lhazhang" changed to "Labrang", meaning the highest living Buddha mansion in the temple. The temple covers a total area of 866000 square meters, with a construction area of over 400000 square meters. It has more than 90 main halls, including six major colleges, 16 Buddhist halls, 18 Anguo (Great Living Buddha Palace), monk's quarters and lecture halls, Dharma gardens, scripture printing institutes, Buddhist pagodas, etc., forming a magnificent architectural complex with Tibetan characteristics, with no less than 10000 rooms.
2. Ganjia Grassland
Ganjia Grassland is located in Ganjia Township, Xiahe, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, 33 kilometers north of Xiahe County, with direct access by road. Ganjia Grassland belongs to grassland grassland, with an average altitude of over 3000 meters, and is one of the main animal husbandry bases in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. This place has a small population and a large area, but the grassland is vast and boundless, making it an extremely valuable natural tourist attraction. There is a reception office in the Muyun tent camp to prepare fresh milk tea, tsamba, Tibetan bags, hand grasping mutton and other Tibetan characteristics for tourists, as well as grassland tourism programs such as horses, yaks, shooting bonfire party and so on. Tourists can fully experience the mysterious and simple Tibetan customs here. Surrounded by mountains, Ganjia Grassland is a typical plateau grassland and an ideal natural pasture.
3. Langmu Temple
Langmu Temple is located at the junction of Gansu, Qinghai, and Sichuan provinces, and is a Tibetan Buddhist temple. Langmu "means" fairy "in Tibetan language, because there are rocks in its cave that resemble pavilions and jade maidens. It is commonly known as" transformed by a fairy ", hence the name. There is a tiger's den deep in the forest behind the temple, called "Dehe Cang" in Tibetan, so the name of the temple can be translated as "the fairy in the tiger's den". Surrounded by grasslands, forests, hills, and red cliffs, the environment is beautiful and is known as the "Little Switzerland of the East". There are two Tibetan Buddhist temples with a long history in the town, called Ganden Saichi Temple and Geldi Temple. Between the two temples is a clear stream called Bailong River. Walking up the stream, you can hike the Bailong River Gorge, which is very beautiful.
4. Zagana
Zagana, also known as Zagala, is located in Diebu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. It is a small Tibetan village surrounded by beautiful cliffs, with beautiful and fantastic scenery. It is one of the most beautiful places in the entire Gannan Tibetan region. The ancient wooden hideout in the village is built along the mountain, and the locals work quietly and simply between the slopes and rivers, creating a wonderful pastoral scenery. Whether it is sightseeing, photography, or visiting the traditional life of the simple Tibetan people, it is a wonderful place that cannot be missed.
Northwest Sichuan Plateau
The northwest plateau of Sichuan, with an average altitude of over 3000-4000 meters, is the highest terrain area in Sichuan Province. The surface cutting is shallow. Except for the southeastern part, which has a relative height difference of 500 meters and belongs to mountainous terrain, other areas belong to hilly terrain with a height difference of generally around 100-200 meters. It is located on the southeastern edge of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau. The valley is wide and the terraces are widely distributed, with developed swamps, with the largest swamp area in the northeastern region of Ruoergai. The western Sichuan mountainous area is higher in the northwest and lower in the southeast. According to the depth of cutting, it can be divided into high mountain plains and high mountain canyon areas. The main mountain ranges include Minshan, Bayan Har, Muni Mangqi, Daxueshan, Queer Mountain, and Shaluli Mountain.
1. Ruoergai Grassland
The Ruoergai grassland has an altitude of about 3500 meters and is a typical hilly plateau. Winter is extremely cold, summer is cool, spring and autumn are short, sunshine is abundant, and there is a large temperature difference between day and night. There are scenic spots such as Huahu, Re'erba Grassland, Songpan Grassland, Hongyuan Grassland, and the first bay of the Yellow River's nine bends. The Ruoergai Grassland is the most important water source conservation area and ecological functional zone in the upper reaches of the Yellow River. It is the world's largest "plateau solid reservoir" - the Ruoergai peat swamp wetland, and also a habitat for various rare bird species.
2. The first bay of the Yellow River's nine bends
Located at the junction of Sichuan, Qinghai, and Gansu provinces, the Yellow River merges with the Baihe River in Tangke Township, Ruoergai County, forming the first bend of the Yellow River. The scenic area belongs to the high-altitude continental high-altitude humid zone, which is the boundary river between Sichuan and Gansu. Gansu is located to the west of the river, and Sichuan is located to the east of the river. The Yellow River comes from the Gansu side, and the Baihe River flows into the top of the first bay of the Yellow River, forming an "S" shape. The water of the Yellow River is like a fairy's ribbon slowly drifting from the sky, gently caressing it on the Sichuan side and then turning back to float back to Qinghai. Therefore, this place is called the first bay of the Nine Bend Yellow River.
3. Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
Named after nine Tibetan villages (also known as He Yao Jiuzhai). Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area is more than 2000 meters above sea level, covered with primitive forests, and 108 lakes are distributed in the gully. The scenery of Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area is charming all the year round. Looking at the towering snow capped peaks, towering clouds, and year-round white snow, combined with the cultural landscape composed of collector's wooden buildings, hanging prayer flags, plank bridges, grinding rooms, traditional customs, and mythological legends, it is known as the "beautiful fairy tale world"
4. Huanglong Scenic Area
The Huanglong Scenic Area covers an area of 700 square kilometers, with over 3000 colorful pools dotted in the core area. The main scenery is the intricately structured and colorful surface calcareous landscape, consisting of Huanglonggou, Danyunxia, Munigou, Xuebaoding, and the Red Army Long March Memorial Monument Garden. The main landscape is concentrated in the approximately 3.6-kilometer-long Huanglonggou, which is covered with carbonate calcareous deposits and has abundant flora and fauna resources.
5. Songpan Ancient City
The ancient city of Songpan is known as a "key town in northwest Sichuan", a "border town", and a "strategic hub". At present, it is also the hub connecting Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Huanglong, Hongyuan Ruoergai Grassland and other important scenic spots. The ancient city is known as the "Plateau Ancient City" and is a national level cultural relic protection unit. Songpan, formerly known as Songzhou, is a historic city in Sichuan Province. It is a famous border town in history and is known as the "gateway to western Sichuan". It was a place of military warfare in ancient times. According to historical records, ancient Songzhou was known for its control over the Minling Mountains, control over the source of the river, adjacent to Helong on the left, and reaching Kangzang on the right. It was also known for its ability to shield Tianfu and lock up the Yin border. Therefore, since the Han and Tang dynasties, this area has been guarded by Guan Wei and stationed with heavy troops.
6. Chengdu Giant Panda Base
The Panda Base is a world-renowned giant panda relocation protection base, scientific research and breeding base, science education base, and cultural tourism base, covering an area of 3.07 square kilometers. As an ecological demonstration project for the relocation and conservation of giant pandas, it is renowned for protecting and breeding endangered wildlife species unique to China, such as giant pandas and red pandas. Here, the mountains are lush with jade, the clear water is like a mirror, the forest waves are rippling, and the birds are singing in harmony. It is known as the "natural paradise of national treasures, our paradise on earth".
7. Jinli, Chengdu
Relying on Chengdu Wuhou Temple, Jinli expands the extension of the culture of the Three Kingdoms by taking the spirit of the Qin and Han Dynasties and the Three Kingdoms as its soul, the appearance of the Ming and Qing dynasties as its appearance, and the folkway and folk customs of western Sichuan as its content. This street condenses the essence of life in Chengdu: tea houses, inns, restaurants, bars, stages, flavor snacks, handicrafts, and local specialties.
8. Chengdu Wuhou Temple
The Wuhou Temple in Chengdu is a temple dedicated to the heroes of Shu Han, such as Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang. The Chengdu Wuhou Temple consists of three major parts: the Hui Ling, Han Zhaolie Temple, Wuhou Temple, and Sanyi Temple, which are historical relics of the Three Kingdoms period. The western part, which is mainly composed of the Liu Xiang Mausoleum of the Sichuan Army's resistance against Japanese aggression, and the Jinli Folk Customs Area, which reflects the folk customs of western Sichuan, is the only joint ancestral temple in China that commemorates heroes of Shu and Han such as Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei. It is also the most influential museum of Three Kingdoms relics in the world.
Notes for attention in the plateau area
Plateau area refers to the area with a higher altitude, and the geographical environment is very different from the plain area, which has a certain impact on human health. When traveling to the plateau area or living for a long time, you need to pay attention to the following matters:
1. Prepare enough clothes: the temperature in the plateau area changes greatly, the day is warm and the night is cold, so bring enough warm clothes, such as thick coat, woolen sweaters, long-sleeved clothes, etc.
2. Pay attention to climate adaptation: When you first arrive in the plateau area, there may be a lack of oxygen supply leading to hypoxia, which requires gradual adaptation. At the beginning, you can reduce your walking activities and take in time, and then gradually increase your activity.
3. Healthy diet: the climate in the plateau area is dry and the water evaporates quickly, so we should pay attention to drinking more water to replenish the water in the body. At the same time, we should pay attention to the diversity of diet, intake of enough nutrition, enhance the bodys resistance.
4. Sun protection: Strong ultraviolet light in the areas, which easily leads to sunburn, so apply sunscreen when going out, wear sunglasses, hats, etc., to protect your skin and eyes.
5. Avoid drinking and smoking: The air in the plateau area is thin and the oxygen supply is insufficient. Drinking and smoking will increase the burden on the body and affect the health. Therefore, try to avoid drinking and smoking to keep you healthy.
6. Pay attention to cold prevention and warmth: the temperature in the plateau area is low at night, which can easily lead to colds and respiratory diseases. Before going out, we should dress reasonably, strengthen exercise, enhance physical fitness and improve resistance.
7. Be careful of diarrhea: the water quality in the plateau areas is poor, which is easy to cause diarrhea. Strict disinfection treatment should be conducted on drinking water and food to ensure the hygiene and safety of diet.
8. Follow healthy living habits: the plateau climate is dry, the air is thin, prone to fire and other accidents. Therefore, attention should be paid to follow healthy living habits, maintain environmental hygiene, avoid using fire sources and participating in dangerous activities.
9. Pay attention to the journey up and down: the plateau area is complex, the mountainous area is often lower than the city temperature, the mountain climate change is large, it is necessary to pay attention to the reasonable arrangement to avoid descending the mountain in bad weather.
10. Reduce altitude sickness: some people may experience altitude sickness, such as dizziness, headache, nausea, etc.canReduce altitude sickness by gradually adapting to the plateau environment and using medication.
In short, to travel or live in the plateau area for a long time, they need to make adequate preparations and maintain good living habits to ensure their own health. At the same time, pay attention to the protection of environmental resources, abide by the local laws and regulations, to ensure the smooth and safe travel.
