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Charlotte Caldwell

Qinghai|Qilian|Zhuoer Mountain|A sacred mountain that stands for love

Qinghai|Qilian|Zhuoer Mountain|A sacred mountain that stands for love. Zhuoer Mountain, known in Tibetan as 'Zongmu Mayuma', meaning 'beautiful rosy queen', is a branch of the Qilian Mountains, located in Babao Town, Qilian County, Qinghai. Zhuoer Mountain and Niu Xin Mountain face each other across the river, like lovers waiting... The red sandstone Danxia landform is covered by beautifully undulating forests, farmland, and grasslands, with the Babao River winding through it, white clouds, and blue sky... It is truly a fairyland on earth. Legend It is said that Zongmu Mayuma was originally a dragon princess. Because she and the mountain god Ami Dongsu fell in love, they angered the heavens and were turned into two mountain peaks. These are Zhuoer Mountain and Niu Xin Mountain. From then on, the two looked at each other across the river, but could never embrace each other. Scenery The beauty of Zhuoer is in the mountains, but not just in the mountains. Long white clouds, clear blue sky, vast grasslands, endless snow mountains, cattle and sheep on the road, blooming mountain flowers, the visual sense is not inferior to Switzerland. Between breaths, there is a full fragrance of wild grass. In June, a large area of rapeseed flowers gives a sense of oil painting, with red, yellow and green alternating. In autumn, the mountain peaks are covered with snow, and the forests are all dyed, another kind of poetic beauty. Zhuoer Mountain and Niu Xin Mountain, looking at each other in a vast and sacred way, often hang a lucky rainbow. Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area The developed part has a maximum altitude of 3100 meters. *Two viewing platforms: White Pagoda Viewing Platform + Beacon Tower, you can see Niu Xin Mountain, overlooking the surrounding snow mountains, grasslands, river valleys, rapeseed fields, Qilian County. Looking far away, the skyline outlined by the Qilian Mountains. The main viewing platform is the White Pagoda, with a golden top and colorful walls, and the Beacon Tower is higher. Arou Temple Quiet and peaceful. It is a Gelugpa monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, built in the Ming Dynasty. The architectural features are both Tibetan and Han, and there is also a Mongolian yurt Buddha hall. Located in Arou Township, Qilian County, 21 kilometers southeast of Babao Town. After visiting Zhuoer Mountain, you can also go to see her other half, Niu Xin Mountain. Best travel season June-August when the rape flowers bloom; autumn, to see the beautiful autumn scenery of the mountains and grasslands and snow peaks. TIPS: The weather is changeable, with rain, snow, and clear skies. Pay attention to keeping warm, rain and snow protection for clothes, hats and shoes. ~Eat: Hand-grabbed mutton, roasted mutton skewers. Beef and mutton, noodles, barley wine, etc., there is Sichuan cuisine. ~Sun protection, moisturizing, UV protection.
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Posted: Feb 7, 2024
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