Tibetan grasslands and monasteries plus the hidden stone-city of Zhagana, at a relatively low plateau altitude.

Gannan Loop Lanzhou-Xiahe-Diebu-Luqu-Lanzhou

Also known as: Gansu Loop

Tibetan grasslands and monasteries plus the hidden stone-city of Zhagana, at a relatively low plateau altitude.

City loop 7 days Gansu, Sichuan Jun–Sep

Route Introduction

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Why This Route Exists
The historical & geographical answer to why this route came to be
  • Tibetan grasslands and monasteries plus the hidden stone-city of Zhagana
  • at a relatively low plateau altitude.

At a Glance

Suggested days 7 days
Cities 5
Provinces Gansu, Sichuan
Difficulty 🟡 Moderate
Best months Jun–Sep
Best for Great for history enthusiasts, Silk Road culture lovers, and photographers

Route Map Animated marker shows direction

🏙️ Lanzhou 🏙️ Xiahe 🏙️ Diebu 🏙️ Luqu 🏙️ Lanzhou
Gannan Loop: Lanzhou-Xiahe-Diebu-Luqu-Lanzhou 兰州 → 夏河 → 迭部 → 碌曲
Time Place / plan Category Duration Transfer Note
Day 1 Lanzhou → Xiahe → Diebu → Luqu → Lanzhou

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