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Explore the secrets of Queen Mother Xi’s Yaochi…

In Chinese mythology, the place where the Queen Mother of the West lives is called Yaochi, or Tianchi. Yaochi is the name of a pool in ancient Chinese mythology and legends, located on Mount Kunlun. Kunlun Mountain is tall and majestic, as if it came from the sky. The water from Yaochi flows into the Yellow River and finally into the East China Sea. Qinghai Queen Mother Yaochi 🌊 Qinghai Queen Mother Yaochi is located in the Black Sea at the source of the Kunlun River in Golmud City. It is a natural plateau lake. This is a sacred lake worshipped by Taoists. It is 250 kilometers away from Golmud city and has an average altitude of 4,470 meters. The lake water is sparkling, emerald green, clear and translucent. The lakeside is rich in water and grass, and there are wild animals such as wild yaks, wild donkeys, brown bears, gazelles, and Tibetan antelopes, creating a magnificent scene. There is a platform beside the lake. Legend has it that every year on the 3rd day of the 3rd month, the 6th day of the 6th month and the 8th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, the Queen Mother of the West holds a Peach Festival here, and various gods come to celebrate the birthday of the Queen Mother of the West, the ancestor of creation, and it is very lively. 🌟If you also want to explore the secrets of the Northwest, why not come to the Queen Mother of the West Yaochi in Golmud! The beautiful scenery here will surely make you linger. 🌲
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Posted: Mar 23, 2025
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