"Flowers are in summer, and they are magnificent. This is the tourism slogan of Jishishan County, Linxia Prefecture.
Jishishan County is located in the upper reaches of the Yellow River in the southwest of Gansu Province, and the water of the Yellow River flows through the county from Xunhua in Qinghai through Jishiguan. According to legend, Dayu once guided the river to control the water here, and Luban once rushed to build a bridge here.
Jishishan County has five unique business cards: the source of Dayu's water control, the hometown of the Chinese painted pottery king, the home of the Baoan people, the hometown of Chinese peppercorns, and the world folk song (flower) recording base. It is rich in tourism resources, there are many historical relics such as Jishi Xiongguan, Yuwang Temple Ruins, Imjin Gudu, Luban Stone, etc., as well as Dadun Gorge, Dashanzhuang Gorge, Hanging Water Gorge, Yellow Lawn, Shihai Ancient Glacier Ruins and other tourist attractions.
Dadun Village is located at the junction of Gansu and Qinghai provinces, bounded by the Yellow River, west of Mengda Tianchi in Qinghai Province, across the river from Minhe County of Qinghai Province in the north, Dadun Gorge, a national 4A-level scenic spot in the south, and a characteristic town of Baoan ethnic customs in the east. There are rich historical relics and cultural relics, the natural scenery is beautiful, the foothills of the stone mountain are towering and precipitous, and Dayu has guided the river here to control the water. According to China's earliest geography book "Shangshu Yugong" records: guide the river to accumulate stones, as for the dragon gate, into the sea. The stone mentioned here is the stone gorge in the stone Xiongguan. Jishixiongguan has always been the key pass of the Silk Road and the Tangbo Ancient Road, the gateway of Ganqing, the important military place, the Jishi Mountain inside the pass, and Xunhua County of Qinghai Province outside the pass.
The magnificent scenery of Jishi Xiongguan, the achievements and legends of Dayu to guide the river, the ancient Silk Road and the ancient road of Tangbo, the military status and the long and heavy history of the soldiers of the past dynasties, make Jishi Xiongguan have been famous, attracting countless literati and tourists to travel and sightsee.
Located at the junction of four counties in Gansu and Qingdao provinces, the Dadun Gorge Scenic Area is the crossing place of the Silk Road Fortress, the Tangbo Ancient Road and the Longyuan Gateway. It is closely connected with Baoan Sanzhuang Dadun Village, and historical sites such as Jishi Xiongguan, Changning Ancient Station, Imjin Gudu, and Guanting Lajia are all visible.
Dadun Gorge is praised as the "Xishuangbanna" of the northwest, and the northwest rhododendrons and lilacs are colorful all over the mountains, especially the "red birch" and "Huashan pine" are rare in the country. The mountains, forests, caves, water, birds, beasts and historical relics and folk legends in the scenic area reflect each other, forming a natural picture of strange, dangerous, majestic and secluded.
In winter, it is a world of ice and snow, with a flawless white scene, as well as those crystal clear ice hangings and ice waterfalls. Under the sun, it looks like countless diamonds are set in the mountains. Walking in it, it is like being in a fairyland of ice and snow.
Hanging Water Gorge, the mountains on both sides are like giants, standing proudly. Between the cliffs, the forests are luxuriant and full of greenery, which makes the Hanging Water Gorge full of vitality. A number of mountain springs converge here, forming a crystal clear pool, like a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds and the green trees of the mountains. One of the most eye-catching is the Hanging Water Gorge Waterfall, which is called the Drip Cave by the locals, and when the sun shines down, the water droplets are scattered into beads, crystal clear, and beautiful.
On the right side of the Hanging Water Gorge, there is a place called Xiangshuiping. Legend has it that because the water of the Hanging Water Gorge Waterfall flows here, it carries the boulders that roll obliquely, and the sound is huge, so it is named Xiangshuiping. There is also another way to say that the spring water here is sweet and delicious, and the aroma is overflowing, so it is also called Perfume Ping. Either way, it is enough to prove the unique cultural charm of Hanging Water Gorge and its surrounding areas.
Shihai Ancient Glacier Geopark, also known as Shihai Scenic Area, hides the beautiful legend of Luban Stone here.
The natural scenery here is unique, and the river beach is full of large and small stones with excellent roundness. According to expert research, this peculiar landform may be an impact fan formed by the movement of glaciers in the Quaternary period. In the more than 20,000 acres of Jishi Folk Village, piles of stones are like thousands of sheep gathered. Looking at this vast sea of white stones, the huge stones are like sailing ships, and the small ones are like stone monuments. They resemble a flock of sheep waiting to be grazed, or like a lying seal, shoulder to shoulder. In this sea of stones, a boulder lies horizontally, and three big characters are engraved on it - "Luban Stone". This stone is elongated and 830 meters, width 540 meters, height 31 meter, there is a round pit on it, which is rumored to be the sitting trace of Master Luban.
Dashanzhuang Gorge is the bright pearl of Jishi Mountain, a famous mountain in Longshang, which is composed of three canyons: Lianshi Gorge, Shigang Gorge and Moye Gorge. In the canyon, the magnificent mountains dance with the beautiful streams, the Wulong waterfalls sprinkle thousands of feet of white practice, the forest is full of greenery, and the stone cultural landscape tells the ancient story. Legendary cultural landscapes such as Nuwa mending the sky and Dayu guiding the river let history and mythology converge here, and the legend of Feiyang Xiangu has added a touch of mystery to this land.
The traditional "flower" meeting of Dashanzhuang Gorge is a unique scenery here, with singing and emotions flowing. The folk landscape of praying for rain and "taking water" is people's awe and prayer for nature, vividly demonstrating the harmonious coexistence of man and nature.
The Yellow Lawn is an extension of the canyon and is located at the foot of the small rocky mountain. Between 2,300 and 2,600 meters above sea level, the terrain is high in the west and low in the east, trending east-west, and the vast grassland and rich vegetation are one of the main pastures in Jishishan County.
The reason why it is named Yellow Lawn is because the mountains here are full of golden plums, and the small yellow flowers seem to coat the earth with a golden coat. Although the flowering period is short, the beauty of the bloom is enough to make the best people forget to return, mainly in late June to mid-July, bringing a unique color to the Yellow Lawn Scenic Area. The best season to visit the Yellow Lawn Scenic Area is in June and July every year, when the golden dew plum blooms with a smile and welcomes every visitor.
The above scenic spots are connected by the Taizi Mountain Tourism Passage of Jishi Mountain, which is 57 kilometers long in Jishishan County, starting from Wolonggou and ending at Dahejia. Travel by self-drive transportation.
Lanzhou to Jishishan County is about 180 kilometers, 25-3 hours.
It is about 50 kilometers from Linxia to Jishishan County, and the drive takes about 1 hour.
Linxia departs to Jishi Mountain for a two-day self-driving tour:
D1: Linxia Linda Highway Jishishan County Xiaoguan Expressway Check-in Point Tourist Passage Hanging Water Gorge Tourist Passage Ancient Glacier Site Accommodation in Chuimatan Town.
D2: Chuimatan Town, Yellow Lawn, Tourist Channel, Dashanzhuang Gorge Scenic Area, Tourist Channel, Dadun Village, Entering Tourist Passage from Township Road, Jishi Xiongguan Observation Deck, Tourist Channel, Dadun Gorge Scenic Area, Tourist Channel, Dahejia Characteristic Yellow River Town, Yellow River Bridge, Linda Expressway, Linxia City.
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