Kunlun Mountain is located in the west of China, east from the northeast of Qinghai Lake Menyuan, west to Muji in Hotan region of Xinjiang, a total length of about 3000 kilometers, is one of the main mountain ranges in China, the mountain is steep, the mountain peaks are towering, the climate is diverse, the main peak Kunlun Peak is as high as about 7509 meters above sea level, it is the second highest peak in China, and it is also one of the higher peaks in the world. Let's take a look at why it's so mysterious.
1. Beliefs and Myths
In ancient China, Kunlun Mountain was considered to be the place where immortals lived, and was known as "the mountain of Shennong" and "the mountain of the Queen Mother of the West", and had a special status in Taoism and myths and legends.
Kunlun "Kunlun" in the early literature of our country is written as Kunlun, Kunlun, from the literal can be seen, it is inseparable from the mountain, so the core of the Kunlun myth is Kunlun Mountain. Therefore, the Kunlun myth is a myth with the theme of Kunlun Mountain and its related mythological characters such as the Yellow Emperor and the Queen Mother of the West, as well as various scattered myths related to these myths. For example, the gods and men (such as the Queen Mother of the West, the Yellow Emperor, Chang'e, Houyi and the group of witches, etc.), the mythical beasts (such as the enlightened beast, Lu Wu, the three blue birds, the kiln, etc.), and the gods (such as Jianmu, Shirou, Huohuan cloth, immortal trees, etc.).
According to ancient records and the impression of ordinary people, Kunlun Mountain is a sacred mountain. This mountain is not only a mountain in ancient mythology, but also a symbol of the Chinese nation, people often use the word "majestic Kunlun" to describe the Chinese nation's magnificent and unyielding humanistic character and profound cultural connotation. At the same time, it is also the birthplace of our nation, so in the past, people said "I am from Kunlun" at every turn, which shows that it has an irreplaceable sacred position in the hearts of the Chinese people.
It is precisely because of the sacred status of Kunlun Mountain that people have been yearning for and pursuing the legendary and realistic Kunlun Mountain since ancient times, leaving many historical stories of searching for Kunlun Mountain by seeking the source of the Yellow River. For example, Zhang Qian found "Heyuan Kunlun" through the Western Regions, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty designated "Kunlun Mountain", Tang Dynasty generals Li Daozong and Hou Junji pursued the Tuyuhun King and "watched the source of the river", the Yuan Dynasty Dushi "entered Tubo three times" to explore the source of the river Kunlun, the Ming Dynasty monk Zong Xi passed through the source of the river to drink the water of the source of the Yellow River and chanted poetry excitedly, the Qing Dynasty Kangqian twice visited the source of the river Kunlun, Ji Xiaolan was ordered to compile the "Heyuan Chronicle", and so on. Tens of millions of years of historical investigation and geographical reality have proved that the source of the Yellow River is in Qinghai, the Kunlun Mountains are in Qinghai, and the birthplace of Kunlun mythology is in Qinghai.
Thousands of years of literature have been tirelessly emphasized, "the river comes out of Kunlun"! The Yellow River is the mother river of the Chinese nation and has given birth to a broad and profound Chinese civilization. The source of this great river that gave birth to Chinese civilization is in Kunlun Mountain, which also shows that Kunlun Mountain is the original source of Chinese civilization.
All in all, whether it is the real Kunlun or the mythical Kunlun, Kunlun Mountain is the sect of all mountains, the root of the river, the birthplace of Chinese civilization, and the spiritual home of the Chinese nation. The ancient Kunlun imagery has had a huge impact on Chinese culture, so Kunlun has been a symbol of our national spirit since ancient times, and Kunlun is also a cultural symbol that has accumulated Chinese civilization.
Second, the geographical location of Kunlun Mountain
Mount Kunlun is located in western China, across the northern part of the Tibetan Plateau. It spans many provinces and regions in western China, including Qinghai, Xinjiang and other places. It stretches from Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province in the east to Aksu Prefecture in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in the west, spanning the northern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the southern edge of the Junggar Basin.
Located in the transition zone between the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Junggar Basin, Mount Kunlun is one of the important areas for the tectonic evolution of the earth. It is of great significance for the study of the tectonics of the Earth's plates and the movement of the earth's crust. At the same time, snowmelt and glaciers in the Kunlun Mountains are one of the most important sources of water in Northwest China, and many rivers are located in the Kunlun Mountains, such as the Heihe River, an important tributary of the Yellow River. The water resources of the Kunlun Mountains have an important impact on agriculture, industry and people's lives in Northwest China. In addition, the Kunlun Mountains are an important ecological barrier in western China, with snow-capped mountains, forests, meadows and other ecosystems providing important habitats for rare plants and animals. Therefore, the protection of the ecological environment of the Kunlun Mountains is of great importance to maintain the ecological balance and biodiversity of Northwest China.
Military status
The Kunlun Mountain area has complex terrain, inconvenient transportation and inaccessible people, and is an important patrol area in the border area. Located in the western border area of China, it is an important strategic border of China. Its geographical location makes it a natural barrier in China's western region and is of great significance for maintaining the country's security and stability. The Kunlun Mountains connect western and southwestern China and are one of China's most important strategic thoroughfares. Controlling the Kunlun Mountains region can effectively control the main transportation routes in the western region, and is of great significance for the mobilization of troops, the transportation of materials, and strategic deployment in wartime.
The winding mountains, steep terrain and harsh climate provide a natural line of defense for China's western border, which is conducive to maintaining border security and national stability. The Kunlun Mountains area is not only an important border area of China, but also an important area for border cooperation with neighboring countries. By strengthening border cooperation and exchanges with neighboring countries, we can maintain peace and stability in border areas and promote regional development and prosperity.
All in all, whether it is the real Kunlun or the mythical Kunlun, Kunlun Mountain is the sect of all mountains, the root of the river, the birthplace of Chinese civilization, and the spiritual home of the Chinese nation. The ancient Kunlun imagery has had a huge impact on Chinese culture, so Kunlun has been a symbol of our national spirit since ancient times, and Kunlun is also a cultural symbol that has accumulated Chinese civilization.