More accessible than Xinjiang, wilder than Inner Mongolia—I've unearthed yet another hidden gem for travelers. September is the absolute must-visit month! Deep within western Sichuan lies a road
Not as famous as the 318
Nor as bustling as Yading or Serthar
Yet its scenery rivals any renowned attraction
This road connects Ganzi County with Baiyu County,
spanning 200 kilometers
yet encapsulating Western Sichuan's plateau wonders and Tibetan culture.
Its name? “Ganbai.”
What is “Ganbai”?
On maps, it's just an ordinary county road.
But to us,
it unfolds as a vibrant panorama of regional road trips—
snow-capped peaks, glaciers, alpine lakes, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries...
It strings together the most brilliant moments of Western Sichuan.
Thus we designed the Hidden Gansai Route:
It is rich—
Five distinct plateau highways
Encompassing most of Western Sichuan's quintessential landscapes.
It is ultimate—
Cuotong Green Lake, Yulong Lacuo, Queershan Glacier, Yachen Monastery...
It has everything you could desire
It is also serene—
This route avoids the tourist crowds
Yet reveals Tibet’s most pristine and captivating essence
A good journey isn’t measured by distance traveled
But by how deeply you connect with the land
If you wish to rediscover Western Sichuan
Then set out for Ganbai this time!
✅ How to experience “Secret Realm Ganbai”?
1️⃣ “5 Premier Highways for an exhilarating off-road adventure through Western Sichuan”
We'll traverse 5 iconic plateau highways of Western Sichuan—
S434, repeatedly hailed as “China's most scenic provincial road”
The quintessential northern Sichuan-Tibet route along G317
G215, where snow-capped peaks dance with alpine meadows
G520, the most spectacular stretch of “China's Panda Highway”
Plus the mysterious county road hidden in the folds of the Hengduan Mountains—Ganbai Road
Roadscapes many see only after three or four trips
We capture them all in one journey: Secret Ganbai
2️⃣ “Scenery unfolds like a scroll along the way”
Departing from Chengdu, we venture deep into Sichuan-Tibet
Pastures, Tibetan villages, and gently rolling green fields line the route
Cuotong Lake, clear as a mirror,
Hidden atop the mountains, like a jewel on the plateau
Yulong Lacuo, a deep, mysterious blue,
Quietly resting at the foot of the Queer Mountain glacier
The car window becomes the finest picture frame,
We are the luckiest spectators on this highway.
3️⃣ “We take you into the daily life of Tibet”
We will enter the Derge Printing House,
Witnessing an ancient craft unbroken for 200 years,
How each page of Tibetan scriptures is meticulously printed.
Approaching Yachen Monastery,
Seeing the red houses of over 20,000 nuns.
We'll also visit Nyingma's main monastery in Tibet—Gato Monastery
Older than the Five Sciences Buddhist College
Yet it stands quietly and modestly deep in the mountains
What we bring you in Ganbai
Is not just scenery, but these deeper, more profound aspects.
8 days, 7 nights—a premier road trip deep into the heart of the Hengduan Mountains
This time, we've arranged for you:
✅ All-terrain vehicles throughout, three passengers per vehicle for comfort
✅ Drone + camera provided per group
✅ Explore 99% of Western Sichuan untouched by tourists
If Western Sichuan remains an uncharted territory for you,
let Ganbai fill in the blanks!
If you seek a journey beyond the beaten path,
now is the perfect time to embark on Secret Landscapes of Ganbai!