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Gannan · Route
The essence - the great monastery, the grasslands and the border town.
Lanzhou to Xiahe; evening at Labrang as the monks close the halls.
Full day in Labrang - the golden halls, the debating courtyard, the prayer-wheel arcade, and a sunset walk to the monastery viewpoint.
Morning on the Sangke grassland - horses and yurts - then the coach back to Lanzhou.