After the rain, the clouds are shrouded in fog, and the temperature here is still as low as 3 degrees Celsius in May. Dressed in a white Tibetan robe, photographer Wang Bin sits in a herdsman's house in his spare time to discuss new ways to match traditional Tibetan clothing, or to a monastery on the hill to fully immerse himself in this quaint and fashionable Tibetan village.
Zhagana Village is located in Yiwa Town, Diebe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, with an altitude of about 3,000 meters above sea level and the highest mountain peak around it at an altitude of 4,500 meters. "Dhagana" means "stone box" in Tibetan. Viewed from the heights of the Dieshan Mountains, the topography of Zagana resembles a huge palace on a grand scale, and a complete ancient city built of natural rock walls.
On May 11th, after the rain, the Zagana Scenic Area in Gansu Province was shrouded in clouds and mist, surrounded by mountains, and Tibetan-style villages were hidden in it, constituting a unique cultural and natural landscape.
In the twenties of the twentieth century, the American botanist Joseph Locke visited Zagana many times, and he was deeply impressed by this place, "I have never seen such a splendid scenery in my life, and if the author of Genesis had seen this beautiful scenery, he would have placed the birthplace of Adam and Eve here."
In 2023, Zagana Village was named the "Best Tourism Village" by the United Nations World Tourism Organization, attracting tourists from home and abroad to explore the wonderland and rejuvenate this ancient village. In summer, the village B&Bs built on the mountain are extremely popular, and it is difficult to find a bed. Embarking on the thrilling and exciting Locke Road, Liu Xufan's "Second Journey to Zagana" has an unexpected gain.
Liu Xufan, from Sichuan, said in an interview with reporters on May 11, "The city life is fast-paced, making people nervous, here you can open the window to see the greenery, and there is no need to rush the time, the slow-paced life makes people feel comfortable." The weather in the village is changeable, and the trip broke down due to snow, and we went down to push the cart, which is also a rare memory. ”
On May 11th, after the rain, the Zagana Scenic Area in Gansu Province was shrouded in clouds and mist, surrounded by mountains, and Tibetan-style villages were hidden in it, constituting a unique cultural and natural landscape.
The first time I met Zhagana, the Tibetan village by the mountains and rivers, the Mani prayer flags moving with the wind, the unique Tibetan-style pedal house, the yaks grazing in the middle of the mountainside, the simmering mulberry platform with green smoke still dissipated, and the mobile coffee stall all left a deep impression on the 34-year-old Ma Yin.
"Zhaga is both quaint and modern, tired of walking, casually enter a milk tea shop, drink a cup of milk tea, order a cup of coffee, look at the scenery, record the mood at the moment, be in a daze, and enjoy the slow time." Ma Yin, from Ningxia, said that the warm and simple Tibetan people, their way of working at sunrise and sunset, as well as the sense of ritual in their lives, make her feel peaceful in her heart.
"Five thousand years on the outside, five stars on the inside." The secretary of the party branch of Zhagana Village told reporters that the villagers will retain the most primitive architecture, landscape, traditional culture, etc., and combine them with modern elements to innovate and improve Tibetan food, set up independent bathtubs, provide Internet, milk tea and coffee, etc., in order to let more people appreciate the beauty of Zhagana.
On May 11, tourists dressed in Tibetan costumes were taking photos in the Zhagana Scenic Area.
In order to let tourists come and return with fun, Zhuoma, a villager who runs the homestay, is a tour guide and friend for tourists, and he will also upgrade the house according to the tourists' online messages and suggestions. In 2020, he opened a Sichuan restaurant to solve the problem of dining for tourists; This year, he is renovating the open-air barbecue platform to meet the needs of visitors.
Since 2017, Zhuomajiao, who has been engaged in tourism, has earned 3.4 million yuan a year, which is several times higher than when he was grazing before. He said, "We are living like a god now, lacking nothing, and communicating with tourists from all over the world and learning about different customs and habits has also broadened my horizons." ”
After the rain and the sun passed through the clouds, Guo Yuanyuan and her friends from Xi'an danced and took photos on the viewing platform. She said, "The misty scenery opened my mind all of a sudden, and I let go of myself." ”
At present, there are 225 households and 1,601 people in Zhagana Village, and more than 210 households are engaged in the cultural and tourism industry, and tent hotels, hot pot restaurants, and cultural and creative shops have emerged. During this year's "May Day" holiday, the Zhagana Scenic Area received a total of 54,000 tourists, with a comprehensive income of 16.1375 million yuan. In 2023, Zhagana Village will receive a total of 1.78 million tourists, and the per capita disposable income of the people will reach 100,000 yuan. (Text/China News Network Author: Ding Si, Tian Penghe, Photo/Jiumei Tenzin)
(Source: China News Network)