Gannan is the peak season from June to September every year.
June-September is the best season to come to Gannan every year. It won't be very hot, the temperature is just right. Cattle and sheep all over the grassland and endless flowers will make you forget yourself and enjoy the present. Gannan is known as China's Little Tibet and Gansu's Back Garden. There are two national nature reserves in Gahai and Zecha, two national forest parks in Lianhua Mountain and Yeliguan, dozens of natural scenic spots such as Sangke Grassland, the first song of the Yellow River and Dayugou, and more than ten revolutionary historical sites.
During this period, there were other folk festivals in Gannan, such as Xianglang Festival, Sun Buddha Festival, Flower Picking Festival and Flower Festival. Every festival is very lively. During the festival, herders hold ethnic activities such as horse racing, elephant tug-of-war and yak race.
The temperature difference between day and night in Gannan area is large, the weather is changeable, and there are often sudden storms. Therefore, you must take cold-proof clothes, umbrellas, raincoats and rain boots when traveling to Gannan. On a sunny day, the sun is vicious and the ultraviolet rays are strong. Be sure to have a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and other blessings.
Gannan customs are forbidden to do as the Romans do.
Tibetans believe in Buddhism and have many customs. When traveling, you must do as the Romans do and respect them.
1. Step into Tibetan tents and bedrooms, don't step on the threshold, and don't spit in front of others.
2. Tibetans stick out their tongues to show respect, not ridicule; Folding is a kind of etiquette;
3. Don't touch the heads of Tibetans with your hands;
4. Vultures are sacred birds of Tibetan people. Remember not to aim a shotgun at a vulture.
5. When drinking butter tea, the host pours the tea and holds it in front of him. When refilling the cup, you must pour the tea bowl forward with both hands to show your respect;
6, sitting indoors, sitting cross-legged, can't straighten your legs, your feet are facing people, and you can't look around; Accept gifts with both hands; When giving gifts, bow your head and raise your hands above your head; When offering tea, wine and cigarettes, offer them with both hands and don't put your fingers in the bowl;
7. When encountering religious facilities such as monasteries, mani piles and pagodas, you must detour from left to right, and Bonism monasteries react counterclockwise (rare; Don't cross vessels, braziers, tubes and warp wheels;
8. Smoking, touching Buddha statues, turning scrolls and knocking on bells and drums are prohibited when entering the temple. For religious objects such as amulets and rosaries worn by lamas, it is forbidden to touch them; Be quiet in the temple, sit upright and avoid sitting on the seat of the living Buddha;
9. Monks in temples should be called masters and wizards, and monks in Lama Temple should be called Ake instead of Lama.
10, the way to greet the monk is to put your hands together and bow your head slightly, or put your hands on your chest and your head slightly lower. Do not shake hands, hug or touch the monk's head.
1 1. When talking with monks and Taoists, don't mention killing, getting married or eating obscene words, so as not to arouse the resentment of monks;
12. In Tibetan areas, I occasionally see cattle and sheep hanging with red, yellow and green cloth brands wandering in the countryside. Don't drive or hurt them at will. That's a sacrifice to the gods by Tibetans.