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.
This attraction is an unexpected surprise! Due to the weather forecast, there is a rainstorm and dust storm warning, the diversion from Dunhuang to the Qilian Mountains and the next day to Zhuoer Mountain! The next day the weather was clear ☀️ It was really worthwhile to see the most beautiful Zhuoer Mountain!
The small Switzerland in the northwest really deserves its reputation. 7-8 more and more can see rape flowers all over the mountains, with the color of the unique mountain Danxia, beautiful! The only regret is that the snow-capped mountains are not visible.
I came here twice this year and I like it very much. By the way, there is a discount for purchasing tickets for Shandong household registration, and we don't know why. The scenery is so beautiful. I live in Zhuoer Mountain View Villa under the mountain. I must go early to catch up with the tour group. There are slightly more people.
Zhuoer Mountain is not far from Qilian County. We set off from the hotel in the morning and arrived at Zhuoer Mountain soon. We walked on Line A and walked along the escalator to the mountain. We could see very wonderful scenery. Danxia landforms and the snowy Niuxin Mountain all year round were very shocking pictures. Surrounded by endless grasslands and flocks of cattle and sheep, it is like a beautiful picture.
Zhuoer Mountain is about 4,300 meters above sea level, which is part of the Qilian Mountains and a more beautiful section of the Qilian Mountains. Zhuoer Mountain belongs to the Danxia landform. Standing on the top of the mountain, the view is very wide and there is no obstacle. It is close to the Babao River and Niuxin Mountain. The scenery is picturesque, as if you are in a fairyland.