Gannan Years

Author: Bai Jie
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Ganlan, known as China's "Little Tibet" and Gansu's "Hometown Garden," is located at the transitional zone between the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the Loess Plateau, and the Longnan Mountains. This land is home to Xiahe, known as "China's Mecca," Lamasery, one of the six major Gelugpa monasteries, the magical and beautiful source bend of the Yellow River, and the mysterious landscape of Langmusi at the junction of Gansu and Sichuan. The magical scenery bestowed by nature, the mysterious religious culture, and the rich ethnic customs make Ganlan a mysterious and dazzling pearl. This book is mainly divided into nine chapters, introducing the geography, history, culture, and tourism of each region in Ganlan one by one, interspersed with travel diaries from various areas of Ganlan, allowing readers to feel as if they are there while reading the book. Additionally, the book provides detailed introductions to each unique scenic spot in Ganlan, supplemented by information on food, clothing, accommodation, transportation, and other travel-related details, as well as essential tips for travelers. This enables readers to have a clear understanding of everything in Ganlan, with all the information about Ganlan at their fingertips for travelers.