Things to do in Qumarleb County

Kunlun Mountain Pass

The Kunlun Pass is the only way for Qinghai and Gansu provinces to Tibet. The Kunlun Mountains are 2,500 kilometers long from east to west, with an average altitude of 5,000 meters, and stand to the south of Golmud City. The Kunlun Mountains are full of ravines and contain endless magnificence, mystery and richness. The western section of the Karakoram Mountains is the natural boundary between the Tarim Basin and the northern Tibetan Plateau. The eastern Kunlun Mountains are composed of three major mountain ranges, the northern branch of the Altun Mountains-Qilian Mountains, the middle branch of the Kunlun Mountains, and the southern branch of the Tanggula Mountains. Standing at the Kunlun Pass, you can see the East and West Kunlun Mountains. Looking east, in the silent snowy wilderness, the Yuxu Peak stands alone and majestically, overwhelming the mountains, creating a unique natural landscape in the world of ice and snow. The Kunlun Pass is a permafrost desert landform. The geology is composed of complex metamorphic rocks that were strongly eroded in ancient times, with hills and low mountains and ridges composed of Tertiary sediments. Plums, tiger claw ear grass, and other plateau permafrost desert wild plants grow in the valleys on the hillsides. On the south side of the Kunlun Pass Monument, there are the Kunlun Pass Monument and the Jiesang Suonandajie Monument to commemorate this outstanding Tibetan son who sacrificed his life to protect the wildlife in Hoh Xil.

Sonam Dargye Protection Station

The Suonandajie Protection Station in the Hoh Xil Nature Reserve is 4,479 meters above sea level. It is one of the five protection stations that was built earlier and has more facilities. Hoh Xil Mongolian means "blue mountain ridge", known as "beautiful girl", and Tibetan language calls the area "Aqinggongjia". It is about 280 kilometers wide from north to south, 200-400 kilometers long from east to west, and covers an area of 45,000 square kilometers. The average elevation of the entire reserve is above 4,600 meters, with an elevation of 6,860 meters. The vast area is mainly composed of small and medium undulating mountains and high-altitude hills, terraces and plains, with a low temperature of minus 46°C.

Yuzhu Peak

Yuzhu Peak is 6178 meters above sea level and is the highest peak in the Kunlun Mountains. There are many peaks of about 5,000 meters on both sides, and modern glaciers are developed on the north and south slopes. The terrain is characterized by gentle south slopes and steep north slopes. The mountain-shaped landform of Yuzhu Peak is an entry-level route for snow mountain climbing. Its southern slope route is clear and clear, and the climbing technical requirements are relatively low, but the height of the base camp is relatively high, which is 4,800 meters above sea level. At the same time, the southern slope of Yuzhu Peak has been weathered into a steamed bread-shaped peak, with a gentle slope and no avalanche problem. The north slope is relatively complex, with various terrains such as ice cracks, ice tower forests, ice steep slopes, and blade-shaped ridges, which are especially suitable for mountaineering training activities of large troops.

Gaduo Juewu Sacred Mountain

Gaduo Awakening Snow Mountain is located in Zaduo Town, Duoxian County. Its mountains are steep and steep and covered with snow all year round. There are relics such as Saikang Temple, Dengji Platform and ancient villages scattered around it. It is one of the four sacred mountains in the hearts of Tibetans.

Wudaoliang

Wudaoliang is located in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and western alpine region, often referred to as the forbidden zone of life. Altitude sickness is typically very pronounced here. Due to the high altitude and terrain, air circulation is poor and vegetation is sparse, leading to very low oxygen levels. It is considered one of the more challenging sections of the Qinghai-Tibet Highway, where altitude sickness is common. It is generally believed that if you can successfully navigate Wudaoliang, Tanggula Pass should not be a major issue. Wudaoliang is an essential stop on the Qinghai-Tibet Highway when traveling to Tibet. It is high and cold, with long winters and no summer. Wudaoliang sits at an altitude of 4,800m and serves as a climatic transition point on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Wudaoliang is cold and low in oxygen, with weather that can cycle through all four seasons in a single day. Temperatures can drop below -40°C, and oxygen levels are only 40% of those found in the mainland.

Jiesang Suonandajie Martyr's Monument

Yellow River Source in Yushu

Monument of the First County at the Source of the Yellow River

Bayankala Mountains

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