South from Lanzhou into the Gannan grasslands: Labrang Monastery, Langmusi and the first bend of the Yellow River.
Gannan Line Lanzhou-Linxia-Xiahe-Luqu-Maqu-Longnan
Also known as: Gannan Line
South from Lanzhou into the Gannan grasslands: Labrang Monastery, Langmusi and the first bend of the Yellow River.
Culture & History 5 days
Gansu
May–Oct
Route Introduction
- South from Lanzhou into the Gannan grasslands: Labrang Monastery, Langmusi and the first bend of the Yellow River.
At a Glance
| Suggested days | 5 days |
|---|---|
| Cities | 6 |
| Provinces | Gansu |
| Difficulty | 🟡 Moderate |
| Best months | May–Oct |
| Best for | Great for history enthusiasts, Silk Road culture lovers, and photographers |
Route Map Animated marker shows direction
🏙️ Lanzhou 🏙️ Linxia 🏙️ Xiahe 🏙️ Luqu 🏙️ Maqu 🏙️ Longnan
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Gannan Line: Lanzhou-Linxia-Xiahe-Luqu-Maqu-Longnan
兰州 → 临夏 → 夏河 → 碌曲 → 玛曲 → 陇南
| Time | Place / plan | Category | Duration | Transfer | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 Lanzhou → Linxia → Xiahe → Luqu → Maqu → Longnan | |||||
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