Zhagana, a paradise on earth, surrounded by clouds and mist, Tibetan customs

📍Address of the attraction: Zhagana is located in Yiwa Township, Diebu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province. It means "stone box" in Tibetan. It is about 34 kilometers away from the county seat. It is located on the northeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and is surrounded by mountains. It is shaped like a natural stone city. 🚗 Transportation to attractions: 1. Self-driving (recommended): From Lanzhou: Drive along G213 National Highway, turn to S313 Provincial Highway via Ruoergai County. The entire journey is about 250 kilometers and takes 5-6 hours. From Chengdu: Take the G212 National Highway and then the S313 Provincial Highway. The entire journey is about 600 kilometers and takes 10 hours. 2. Public transportation: Lanzhou→Diebu There are 3 buses from Lanzhou South Bus Station every day, with a ticket price of 100-128 yuan and a journey time of 7-9 hours. Diebu→Zhagana: Charter a car from the county bus station for about RMB 50 one-way, or contact a local guide for pick-up. 3. Charter/carpool: It is about 100 kilometers from Langmusi to Zhagana, and the charter fee is about 350 yuan (can seat 4-6 people). 👍️Must-see attractions: 1. Dari Observation Deck: The best location to overlook the panoramic view of Zhagana. At sunrise, clouds and sunlight interweave. 2. Fairy Beach: A stunning sunset viewing spot on an alpine meadow, reachable by a 1-hour hike on a wooden plank path. 3. Lasang Monastery: The highest point of the Tibetan village, where you can take photos of the Tibetan architecture blending with the morning mist in the early morning. 4. Runwugou: The streams and waterfalls are in harmony with the primeval forest, making it a great place for light hiking. 5. Zhagana Stone Forest: The strange rocks are worth hiking or horseback riding. 🎟️Ticket price: 80 yuan/person 💗Other tips: Zhagana means "stone box" in Tibetan. It is said that it is the land pressed out by the thumb of the gods. According to local legend, this was once the residence of Adam and Eve, and the natural barrier of the stone city is like the boundary of the Garden of Eden. The beauty of Zhagana lies in the perfect integration of nature and humanity. Whether it is the silhouette of the stone city in the clouds or the smile on the Tibetans' lips, it can make people forget the hustle and bustle and return to the purest meaning of travel.