For Zhagana a thousand times over! The ultimate hiking paradise in Gannan

🌈 The most beautiful season in Zhagana is coming! During the summer flower season, this off-the-beaten-path route will not disappoint those who venture here! ✅ Why recommend Zhagana for hiking? 1. Hidden gem: An undeveloped, pristine hiking sanctuary tucked deep in the mountains and forests, with scenery even more spectacular than Stone City. 2. Breathtaking views: Traverse through bizarre rock formations, canyons, streams, waterfalls, meadows, and wildflowers—every step brings new surprises. Here, you truly immerse yourself in the wild, untamed beauty of the deep mountains. ☑️ Best time: May to October June is ideal when rhododendrons bloom. ☑️ Hiking distance: 50 km ☑️ Highest altitude: 4,140 m (Kalak Pass) ☑️ Signal: Mostly no signal throughout ☑️ Camping nights: 3 ✅ Recommended itinerary D1. Lanzhou → Zhagana D2. Zhagana → Niegandawa Sacred Mountain → Stone Forest → Guanggaishan Pass → Jiaobuke Pass → Dongcai Camp Hiking: ~17 km, ~7-8 hrs D3. Dongcai Camp → Qinggaoke Pass → Baobeike Pass → Kalak Pass → Unnamed Camp Hiking: ~12 km, ~6-7 hrs D4. Unnamed Camp → "Big Poop Rock" → Anziku Pasture → Herder's Camp Hiking: ~12 km, ~6-7 hrs D5. Herder's Camp → Tiger's Mouth → Guanyin Stone Pass → Triangle Rock → Dayu Valley Scenic Area → Min County → Lanzhou Hiking: ~9 km, ~5 hrs