China’s off-the-beaten-track destination, simple and unsophisticated Gannan (South Gansu) is part of Amdo Tibetan regions, and make up the passage of Old Silk Road. If you’re lucky to visit Gannan in your life, make sure go inside yourself and be grateful. It is a land of beauty and a dream for Tibetan culture vultures.
Being aloof from the world, Gannan accepts and inspires the believers.
Labrang Monastery – Buddha’s light shines on this sacred temple – the college of world Tibetan studies. Here the world’s longest wall of prayer wheels lasts for miles.
Gongtang Pagoda – It enshrines a Buddha Statue from Nepal. Ascend the pagoda, you’ll have a full view Labrang Monastery.
Zhagana (扎尕那) – an untouched land, a real paradise with breathtaking yet serene natural scenery. Here are the villages hidden in misty mountains, while people living a simple life…
Sangke Grassland – Green alpine meadow and clear blue sky have set the scene for a great nature adventure. There will be exciting horse racing event on Lunar July 30th (usually late August and early September)
Langmusi – A little yet legendary town in the border of Gansu and Sichuan nourishes both Tibetans and Muslims, ideal for hiking and offering an opportunity for celestial burial.
Gahai Lake (尕海湖) – 3400m above sea level, it is a place for bird watching.
Summer time of June till August is the best time to visit Gannan, with temperature between 15 – 30 degrees centigrade.
