Uncover the real Kunlun Mountain, fairyland like scenery and cultural history

Mondo Tourism Updated on 2024-01-30

Kunlun Mountain, a sacred mountain full of mystery, has been known as the cradle of mythology of the Chinese nation since ancient times. It is located in western China, spanning the four provinces of Xinjiang, Qinghai, ** and Sichuan, with an average altitude of up to 5,500 meters. The name of Kunlun Mountain originates from ancient myths and legends, and is known as the "Ancestor of Ten Thousand Mountains" and "the Ancestor of the Dragon Vein".

The Kunlun Mountains are located in western China and span several provinces. Its specific location starts from the eastern part of the Pamir Plateau, starts from the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in the west, extends eastward through the ** Autonomous Region, and extends to the territory of Qinghai Province. The Kunlun Mountains are more than 2,500 kilometers long, about 350 kilometers at the widest point and 150 kilometers at the narrowest point. Due to its huge scale and geographical location, Kunlun Mountain does not belong to a specific province or prefecture-level city alone, but spans Xinjiang, Qinghai and other places.

In ancient texts such as the Classic of Mountains and Seas, Mount Kunlun is depicted as a mysterious sacred mountain, and its exact location is subject to various interpretations and controversies. However, the Kunlun Mountains in modern geography refer to this vast mountain range system located in western China, on the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.

There are many scenic spots in Kunlun Mountain, the most famous of which include Yuzhu Peak, Yuxu Peak, Kunlun Mountain National Geopark, etc. Yuzhu Peak and Yuxu Peak are the two main peaks of Kunlun Mountain, with an altitude of 6,178 meters and 6,096 meters respectively, covered with snow all year round, like a fairyland. Kunlun Mountain National Geopark is a comprehensive natural park integrating scientific research, popular science education, mountaineering exploration and sightseeing, mainly with first-class relics and glacial landforms, as well as Taoist cultural landscape and Kunlun mythology.

Mount Kunlun not only has magnificent natural landscapes, but also contains rich cultural history. Since ancient times, Kunlun Mountain has been the source of myths and legends of the Chinese nation, and there are records about Kunlun Mountain in many ancient books. The ancients believed that Kunlun Mountain was the place where the gods lived, and the Queen Mother of the West was the immortal lord of Kunlun Mountain, and her Yao Chi was located on the top of Kunlun Mountain. In addition, Kunlun Mountain is also one of the birthplaces of ancient Taoism, and the Kunlun sect of Taoism is to take Kunlun Mountain as a holy place.

In Kunlun Mountain, you can also taste special food. Because Kunlun Mountain is located on the plateau, the cuisine here is dominated by plateau specialties, such as hand-grabbed mutton, kang pot lamb chops, beef and mutton skewers, yogurt, etc. These delicacies are unique in taste and nutritious, satisfying both the taste buds and the energy booster.

Overall, the real Kunlun Mountain is a mystical place that blends fairyland-like scenic spots, rich cultural history, and special cuisine. Come to Kunlun Mountain and explore the true nature of this sacred mountain of the Chinese nation!

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