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Arrival – Lanzhou Airport / Train Station – Hotel Check-in
Travellers from all parts of China arrive in Lanzhou by flight or train and transfer to the hotel for rest.
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Lanzhou New District or similar
Lanzhou – (380km, ~5.5 hrs) – Dangchang (Guanyegou Scenic Area incl. sightseeing bus)
Guanyegou Scenic Area
Located in Dangchang County, Longnan City of Gansu, Guanyegou is made up of two main valleys—Guanzhu Valley and Eman Valley—covering 42,000 hectares and stretching 32 km.
The first section consists of 13 lakes with different shades of blue; the second features canyons, waterfalls, alpine meadows, dense pine forests and snowy mountains.
With elevations ranging from 1,780m to 4,153m, Guanyegou combines forest, prairie, water, canyon, geological formations and ethnic culture in one destination. Tibetan and Qiang ethnic groups still live here with traditional attire and customs.
Meals: Breakfast included
Accommodation: Howard Johnson Hot Spring Resort or Jiahau International Hotel or similar
Guan’egou
Guan’egou
Dangchang – (230km, ~4.5 hrs) – Diebu (via Lazikou Pass & Zhagana Scenic Area incl. shuttle)
Lazikou Pass
“Lazikou” in Tibetan means “dangerous mountain mouth.” This is a historically strategic narrow pass linking the ancient Gansu–Sichuan trade route and the present Min–Die Highway. Crossing the snow mountains and grasslands, this pass opens into the plains of the Han region.
Zhagana Scenic Area
Located in Diebu County of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Zhagana is a Tibetan village surrounded by dramatic rock cliffs.
Ancient wooden Tibetan houses are built along the mountain slopes, creating pastoral scenery of villages, farmlands, and rivers. With an altitude between 3,000–3,300m and peaks reaching 4,500m, Zhagana means “stone box” in Tibetan.
It is known as a natural “stone city,” resembling a vast ancient fortress made entirely of natural rock formations—a paradise for sightseeing, photography, and cultural exploration.
Meals: Breakfast included
Accommodation: Rock Impression Intercontinental Hotel or Saiyin Hotel or similar
Zagana
Zagana
Diebu – (90km, ~2 hrs) – Ruoergai (Flower Lake + shuttle, Tangke Yellow River First Bend + escalator) – (140km, ~2.5 hrs) – Aba
Flower Lake (Huahu / Mido Lake)
Known as the sapphire of the grasslands, Flower Lake shimmers under the light, surrounded by dense reeds.
Wildlife thrives—yellow ducks, seagulls, black-necked cranes, marmots, Tibetan hares, swans and countless birds. The scenery feels like an otherworldly animal kingdom.
First Bend of the Nine-curved Yellow River
Located at Tangke Town on the Sichuan–Qinghai–Gansu border, the Yellow River flows gently across the plains and forms an iconic “S-shaped” curve.
At this point, the Yellow River acts as the boundary between Sichuan and Gansu, while the White River merges into the Yellow River at the curve’s peak.
This bend is famed for its grand open landscape and legendary sunset view.
Meals: Breakfast included
Accommodation: Mango Qianqianshu Hotel or Zunge Zhouyue Hotel or similar
The First Bend of the Yellow River
Flower Lake
Aba – (90km, ~2 hrs) – Lotus Mountain (Lianbaoyezhe incl. shuttle) – Gemo Monastery – (90km, ~2 hrs) – Jiuzhi
Lotus Mountain (Lianbaoyezhe)
Often referred to as “Little Switzerland of China,” Lotus Mountain is a sacred alpine region with jagged peaks, massive granite walls, glacier valleys and crystal-blue lakes.
With an average elevation above 4,000m and the highest peak at 5,141m, it ranks among the top ten sacred mountains in the Tibetan region.
Gemo Monastery
Also known as Huiyuan Temple, one of the three major Gelugpa monasteries in Aba Prefecture and a branch of the famous Labrang Monastery.
Built in 1790, the monastery stands in an open grassland basin, featuring exquisite Tibetan architecture.
Meals: Breakfast included
Accommodation: Longda Yazhu Hotel or Nianbaoluo Hotel or similar
Ge Mo Temple
Lotus Treasure Leaf
Jiuzhi – (50km, ~1.5 hrs) – Niangma Monastery – (125km, ~2.5 hrs) – Langmusi – Namo Grand Canyon (light hiking) – (85km, ~1.5 hrs) – Luqu
Niangma Monastery
Founded in 1834, the monastery houses significant relics including statues of Padmasambhava, Sakyamuni, 19 murals, over 40 thangkas, a 13m Bodhi Stupa and sacred Vajra ritual items.
It is famous for the world’s largest revolving prayer wheel (Guinness record)—42.38m high, storing 1080 parts of the Tibetan Tripitaka.
Langmusi
Situated on the border of Sichuan and Gansu, Langmusi is surrounded by grasslands, forests, red cliffs and mountains, often called “Little Switzerland of the East.”
Two major monasteries sit on opposite sides of a clear stream—the Gansu-side Saichi Monastery and the Sichuan-side Gerdi Monastery.
A hike along the creek leads into the breathtaking Namo Grand Canyon.
Meals: Breakfast included
Accommodation: Lanzhou Hotel
Langmu Temple
Niangma Temple
Luqu – (100km, ~2 hrs) – Xiahe (Ganga Secret Land + shuttle, Labrang Monastery, Sangke Wetland Grassland) – (90km, ~2 hrs) – Hezuo
Ganga Secret Land
Located in Xiahe County, this region features dramatic elevation changes, canyons, stone forests, highland lakes, ancient caves and historic Tibetan sites including the Eight-sided Ancient City, Zuo Hai Temple and the Denisovan cave archaeological site.
Labrang Monastery
One of the six great monasteries of the Gelugpa school and a major center of Tibetan culture for Gansu, Qinghai and Sichuan.
Built in 1709, Labrang features six major monastic institutes, 18 living Buddha residences, courtyards, stupas, sutra halls and classic Tibetan architecture.
Sangke Grassland
A vast alpine meadow at over 3,000m elevation and one of the main pastoral bases of Gannan. With only 4,000 local herders, the grassland remains immense, serene and pristine.
Meals: Breakfast included
Accommodation: Nuosang Intercontinental Hotel or Yihe Hotel or similar
Ganjia Secret Realm
Labrang Temple
Hezuo (Milarepa Tower) – Meiren Grassland – Prayer Flag Tunnel – (105km, ~2.5 hrs) – Yeliguan (Yehai Lake, Chibi Canyon) – (145km, ~2.5 hrs) – Linxia
Milarepa Buddhist Pavilion
Also called “Anduo Milarepa Nine-Story Pavilion,” originally built in 1777 and rebuilt in 1988.
It commemorates the legendary Tibetan saint Milarepa and houses 1,720 statues of founders, deities and protectors from various Tibetan Buddhist lineages.
Meiren Grassland
A plateau meadow landscape featuring open terrain and sweeping views representing the beauty of the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau.
Yeliguan Scenic Area
An ancient gateway into the Tibetan region and an important section of the historic tea-horse trade route.
Famous for lush mountains, cliffs, lakes, and the scenic Yehai Lake—also called “Changye Pool,” tied to myths of Ming dynasty expeditions.
Meals: Breakfast included
Accommodation: Wanda Jinhua Hotel or similar
Mirarepafo Pavilion
Meiren Grassland
Linxia – (35km, ~1 hr) – Liujiaxia Reservoir (speedboat) – Bingling Grottoes (incl. guide) – (95km, ~2 hrs) – Lanzhou
Liujiaxia Reservoir
Located along the border of Gansu and Qinghai, this large hydroelectric reservoir powers Gansu, Qinghai and Shaanxi. The scenic speedboat journey crosses dramatic canyon landscapes leading toward the Bingling Grottoes.
Meals: Breakfast included
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Lanzhou New Area or equivalent
Bingling Temple Grottoes
Liujiaxia Reservoir
Lanzhou airport delivery
It’s time to go home and organize beautiful memories. At this time, the trip is coming to an end, and all the feasts in the world are coming to an end. Time flies in the beautiful window of the camera! Remember to share your happiness with us! Today, I took a flight to the airport and returned to my warm home in Taipei, ending this enjoyable and unforgettable 10 day trip to the Gannan Secret Land. Looking forward to meeting again next time!
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: return home
Dates & Prices
| Month | Date | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2026-01 | $ 1050 | Book now |
| Feb | 2026-02 | $ 1050 | Book now |
| Mar | 2026-03 | $ 1050 | Book now |
| Apr | 2026-04 | $ 1050 | Book now |
| May | 2026-05 | $ 1050 | Book now |
