Gannan self-driving trip at its best! 3 days and 2 nights exploring "Little Tibet"

📍Self-driving route: Lanzhou → Xiahe → Zhagana → Langmusi → Sangke Grassland 🌄【Three must-visit spots】 1️⃣ Labrang Monastery Prayer Corridor 📸 Best photo spot: the Buddha-exposing platform opposite the monastery, shoot the golden roof in the morning mist at 6 AM ⚠️ Note: Walk clockwise when spinning the prayer wheels; walking counterclockwise will get you the "death stare" from Tibetans 👀 2️⃣ Zhagana Stone City 🏔️ Drive directly to "Dari Viewing Platform" to capture panoramic views of the Tibetan village shrouded in mist 💡 Hidden tip: Bargain with local Tibetans to ride a horse to Fairy Beach (80 RMB/hour) 3️⃣ Sangke Grassland Highway 🛣️ Park at kilometer 386 on National Highway G316 to shoot grasslands like the Windows desktop wallpaper 🐏 Cute surprise: sheep crossing the road! (Do not get out to chase them) 💣 Pitfall avoidance guide ⛽ Fuel reminder: Be sure to fill up in Diebu before entering Zhagana 🏨 Accommodation warning: Avoid staying in street-facing rooms in Langmusi town (loud truck noise will keep you awake) 📸 Photo taboo: Do not photograph Buddha statues inside monasteries without permission 💰 Money-saving tips ⛺ Accommodation: Tibetan-style guesthouse in Zhagana (150 RMB/night including breakfast) 🍜 Food: "Lao Ma Jia" lamb noodle slices in Xiahe County (15 RMB for a filling meal) 🅿️ Parking: Find free parking near attractions 📱 Real reviews from travelers "Driving through Sangke Grassland, every snap is wallpaper-worthy scenery!" 🌦️ Weather tips July-August has frequent showers 🌧️, but rain is often followed by rainbows 🌈 (Remember to bring an umbrella + sunscreen, weather changes quickly) 🚙 Self-driving tips 1️⃣ Definitely drive an SUV! Some roads are as bumpy as a rocking chair 2️⃣ Prepare cash! Mountain areas often have no signal 3️⃣ Download offline maps in advance! Navigation often loses signal 🎁 Hidden gem Stop by Amuquhu Town to buy freshly made yak yogurt (5 RMB/bowl, great value) 🥛 🌟 Trip summary Driving during the day feels like traveling through a painting, stargazing in the Tibetan village at night, and encountering marmots at dawn! (All photos are straight out of the camera, that’s how beautiful it is 📸)