What are the scenic spots on the Silk Road (plus introduction)

Brief introduction of the main scenic spots on the Silk Road

Bingling Temple Grottoes in Gansu Province, located in Yongjing County, Gansu Province, were founded in the Sixteen Kingdoms Period (385-43 1) with a history of 1600 years. Existing grottoes 184. In 2008+096 1, it was declared as a national key cultural relics protection unit by the State Council. Baitashan Park is located in the north of the first bridge of the Yellow River in the world, with a height of about 200 meters. The mountains are undulating and surrounded by green trees. There is a majestic posture of "encircling Jincheng", which was named after Baita Temple in Yuan Dynasty. Yellow River Railway Bridge, commonly known as "Zhongshan Bridge", is the oldest bridge in Lanzhou and the first real bridge on the Yellow River, so it is called "the first bridge on the Yellow River in the world". Today, although it is a very ordinary bridge, it has a mysterious legend and has a magical attraction for tourists. Wuwei Leitai is located one kilometer north of Wuwei, Gansu, one of the famous historical and cultural cities in China. It is the tourist symbol of China "Copper Running Horse", and is called "the crown of ancient art" and "the peak of world culture" by experts and scholars at home and abroad. Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple was built in the first year of Yong 'an in Xixia (A.D. 1098), which is the largest existing Xixia temple building in China. In the main building, the Great Buddha Hall, there is a clay reclining Buddha with a length of 34.5 meters, which is the largest indoor reclining Buddha in China and rare in the world. Jiayuguan Gate Tower Jiayuguan is a pass at the western end of Wan Li Great Wall in Ming Dynasty, located in the middle of Hexi Corridor. It was built in the fifth year of Hongwu in Ming Dynasty (AD 1372). It is composed of outer city, inner city, urn city, Luocheng and moat, and is known as "the first male pass in the world". Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, commonly known as "Thousand Buddha Cave", is located at the western end of Hexi Corridor in Gansu Province, 25 kilometers southeast of Dunhuang City. It was founded in the second year of Jianyuan (AD 366). Mogao Grottoes is a treasure house of culture and art integrating architecture, painted sculptures and murals, and it is also a historical treasure of the Chinese nation. Excellent cultural heritage of mankind. 196 1 was listed as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units in the State Council. 1987 is listed as "World Cultural Heritage" by UNESCO. The crescent spring in Mingsha Mountain is located 5 kilometers south of Dunhuang, at the sand spring, which is wonderful. Throughout the ages, it has been known as the "desert wonder". It is designated as a national 4A-level scenic spot. It is famous for its three treasures: iron-backed fish, seven-star grass and five-color sand. The National Geopark Dunhuang Ghost Town is a masterpiece of nature. In this special "city" which has been formed for 300,000 to 700,000 years, many famous buildings in the world can find its miniature here, including the Tiantan in Beijing, the Potala Palace in Tibet, the pyramids in Egypt, the Sphinx, Mongolian yurts on the grassland and Arab mosques. As the shooting base of large-scale movies such as Hero and Legend of Heaven, it is world-renowned. Being in the "ghost town of Ya Dan" makes tourists feel like they are in heaven and in a dream. Yumenguan Pass in Dunhuang, located in the desert Gobi in the northwest of Dunhuang, is one of the two major passes for the ancient Silk Road to leave Dunhuang and enter the western regions. Commonly known as "small square city". Yumenguan is very famous and has a long history. Since ancient times, there have been many poems: "I dare not look at Jiuquan County, but hope that Yumenguan will be born", and "The Yellow River is far above the white clouds, an isolated city and Wan Ren Mountain. Why bother to complain about the willow, the spring breeze is only Yumenguan. " It serves to show the gateway position of Yumenguan. Dunhuang Hecang Ancient City-located at the northeast of Pan Xiaofang 13km, commonly known as Dafangpancheng, is a storage site. Shule River is near the north of the city. The ancients used boats to cross the river, or used chariots and horses to transport the grain and grass produced in Jiuquan and Oasis in Dunhuang County to be stored here for the use of the guards and military forces under Yumenguan. Maijishan Maijishan Grottoes in Tianshui are located in Tianshui, the birthplace of Fuxi, the ancestor of China. Named after mountains like wheat piles. There are 12 dynasties since the end of Qin dynasty (AD 384), with a total of 197 caves, which are famous for their exquisite and vivid sculptures of Buddha statues. They are known as "Oriental Sculpture Museum", together with Mogao Grottoes, Longmen and Yungang, they are also called "Four Buddhist Grottoes in China". Xiahe Labuleng Temple, located at 1 km south of Xiahe County in southern Gansu Province, is one of the six major monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. There are six colleges in the temple, namely Xu Shang College, Xuxia College, Si Wen College, Khwajira College and Shilun College, which is the largest Tibetan Buddhist college in the world. Qinghai Lake: The largest saltwater lake in China, with an area of about 4,500 square kilometers, a length of 106 kilometers from east to west, a width of 63 kilometers from north to south and a lake circumference of 360 kilometers. It is larger than Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China 1000 square kilometers, so it is also the largest lake in China. Sun Moon Mountain: Sun Moon Mountain, called "Chiling" in ancient times, is located in the southeast of Qinghai Lake and belongs to the Qilian Mountains. The mountain pass is 3520 meters above sea level, which is the watershed between the Loess Plateau and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the natural dividing line between agricultural and pastoral areas in Qinghai, and the gateway to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. As early as the Tang Dynasty, it became an important post station of the "Tang-Fan Ancient Road" and the only place for the "South Silk Ancient Road". It is said that Princess Wencheng in 64 1 A.D. went to Tibet to visit relatives and friends in order to enhance the unity and progress of the Han and Tibetan nationalities. When passing through Chiling, she left a "mirror of the sun and the moon" on the mountain. In order to commemorate Princess Wencheng, people have since called Chiling Sun Moon Mountain, which is an important tourist attraction in Qinghai. Ta 'er Temple: The Tibetan name of Ta 'er Temple is Gong Benxian Bahrain (100,000 lions roar Buddha Maitreya Buddha). It is located in Zongka Lotus Mountain in Huangshui Valley in the northeast of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Founded in the 12th year of Hongwu in Ming Dynasty, it is one of the four centers of Tibetan Buddhism in China, one of the six monasteries of Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, and the birthplace of Master Zong Kaba, the great master of the Yellow Sect in the snowy area. Yinchuan Xixia Mausoleum: Xixia Mausoleum is a national key cultural relics protection unit and a national-level scenic spot. The mausoleum is located at the northern foot of Helan Mountain in the western suburb of Yinchuan, the capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. In Fiona Fang, there are 9 cemeteries of Xixia emperors and more than 200 tombs of bureaucrats and nobles in Fu Gang, which is 50 square kilometers. Covering an area of100000 square meters, it is famous for its rich cultural connotation, unique architectural form and grand scale, and is known as the "Pyramid of China". China West Film and Television City: Located in Beibao, an important military fortress town in ancient China, 30 kilometers away from Yinchuan, it has filmed more than 30 film and television works such as Red Sorghum, Yellow River Ballad, Old Man and Dog, A Chinese Odyssey, etc. The quaint folk customs and wonderful structure make it "the cradle of China movie stars". Hu Sha Natural Scenic Area: Located on Xidatan, 56 kilometers north of Yinchuan, there are more than 660 hectares of lakes, and there are more than 300 hectares of Shahai, Sunhu Jinsha and Shabao Cuihu in Hunan. It is a unique natural landscape, which combines the beauty of the south of the Yangtze River with the grandeur of the north. The lake is full of reeds, fish and birds. Here, everyone has become a child and returned to the arms of Mother Nature, calm, pure and pure. Husha Lake is rated as one of the 35 famous tourist attractions in China because of its beautiful and exotic natural scenery and numerous entertainment projects. Introduction of Shapotou Tourist Area: Shapotou in Zhongwei County is not only famous for its rich sand control achievements, but also for its unique natural landscape at home and abroad, and is praised as the "sand capital" of the world by foreign sand control experts. Rock paintings of Helan Mountain: Located at the western foot of Helan Mountain, 35km away from Yinchuan City, it is a historical book that records the ancient nomadic people in China. Its clear patterns such as totem, reproduction and worship are the treasures of China rock paintings. Tianchi, Xinjiang: a natural alpine lake, located halfway up Bogda Peak, with an altitude of 65,438+0,980 meters. The lake is half-moon, 3400 meters long, 1.500 meters wide, with an area of 4.9 square kilometers and a depth of several meters to 1.05 meters. It is surrounded by mountains and shaded by green grass. Sailimu Lake: The largest alpine lake in Xinjiang, with an altitude of 2,073 meters, a length of about 20 kilometers from east to west, a width of about 30 kilometers from north to south, an area of more than 450 square kilometers and a water depth of more than 90 meters. The lake is oval and is a closed inland lake. Guozigou: Along the Urumqi-Ili Highway, enter Taleqi Mountain, a branch of Tianshan Mountain, and bypass Selimu Lake, the highest lake in Xinjiang. In front of you, you suddenly see a charming canyon scenery, with green mountains, sprouting pine trees, blooming flowers and fragrant wild fruits. This is the Guozigou called "Fantasy Wonderland" by the ancients. Grape Valley: Located in the northeast corner of Turpan, it is a canyon on the west side of Flame Mountain, with more than 265,438+00 hectares of grape fields. Melons and fruits have been planted here for generations, and the climate is cool and pleasant. Known as the "Pearl" of Huozhou, it is a summer resort. Flame Mountain: From east to west, it runs through the middle of Turpan Basin and is one of the branches of Tianshan Mountain. For hundreds of millions of years, numerous fold belts left by the lateral movement of the earth's crust and the wind erosion and rain stripping of nature have formed the undulating mountains and ravines of the Flame Mountain, which burn like fire under the scorching sun, hence the name. The flaming mountain in Journey to the West refers to this place. Karez: There are over 0/600 ancient water conservancy projects in China, with a total length of 5,000 kilometers. They are irrigated by gravity all the year round and are not affected by seasons and sandstorms, which fully embodies the wisdom of the ancients. Gaochang Ancient Town: It is the best preserved ancient city in the world. It was built in the 7th century BC and has a history of more than 2700 years. Formerly known as "Gaochang Wall", it is an important town of "Silk Road", which is divided into three parts: inner city, outer city and Miyagi. Xuanzang, a monk in the Tang Dynasty, traveled to the west to learn from the scriptures. He went to Gao Changguo to give lectures for more than a month, and the platform for giving lectures still exists. Jiaohe Old Town: Located on a willow-shaped island, it is 1 650m long and about 300m wide. Surrounded by a river valley with a width of100m and a depth of about 30m. Sugong Tower: It has a history of more than 200 years. The tower is cylindrical, with a height of 37 meters and a base diameter of 10 meter. There are 72 steps in the tower and 65,438+05 geometric patterns on the outside. The ancient tomb of Astana: It is located between Astana (the three famous Chinese castles) and Halahezhuo (the two famous Chinese castles), about 40 kilometers south of Turpan, hence the name. More than 400 buildings have been excavated, covering an area of 1 10,000 mu. According to textual research, from the early years of the Western Jin Dynasty to the mid-Tang Dynasty, the age of tombs expanded for hundreds of years, forming a huge group of tombs. Judging from the excavation, a large number of silk books, pottery, lacquerware, wood products, pottery figurines, epitaphs and documents have been unearthed. Baizixi Grottoes: Located in the Mutougou Gorge, 60km northeast of Turpan, it was excavated from 6th century to14th century. There are 77 existing grottoes, 40 of which have murals. Murals retain ancient human records such as Uyghur, Chinese, Polomir, Tuhotam and Sanskrit, and are valuable materials for studying the culture and historical language of the western regions. Kanas Scenic Area: Kanas National Nature Reserve is located in Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang. Bordering Mongolia, Russia and Kazakhstan. Kanas has a unique biological combination and unique ecosystem, which integrates natural landscapes such as glaciers, frozen soil, mountains, rivers, lakes, forests and grasslands. Not only the north is beautiful, but also the south is beautiful. There are also Tuwa tribes of Mongolians living here, with simple and unique folk customs. Qian Weichang, a famous scholar, praised Kanas as the only Swiss scenery in Asia. Special note: The Silk Road has long tourist routes, scattered scenic spots and long riding time. Please prepare motion sickness medicine. Second, the climate is dry, with high altitude and strong ultraviolet rays. Please drink more water and eat more fruits. The fruit is sweet and delicious. Please be careful not to eat too much to avoid stomach upset. Please bring your own sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, sun hat and other sunscreen products. The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, please pay attention to increasing or decreasing clothes to avoid catching a cold; To visit the four Mogao Grottoes, you need to prepare flashlights or rent them at scenic spots. It is forbidden to bring cameras and video cameras in, but they can be stored at the entrance; Fifth, because the tourist attractions along the Silk Road have different conditions and rich activities (such as camel riding, horse riding, sand mountain climbing, cruise ships, etc.). ), please prepare travel shoes; 6. When visiting ethnic minority areas, please respect local life and religious habits and avoid unnecessary misunderstandings; When buying handicrafts, please be sure to know the price in advance. If you don't want to buy in Xinjiang, especially in Bazaar, please don't bargain at will to avoid unpleasantness. Eight beautiful scenery, beautiful scenery, please prepare enough plastic bags. When skiing in Mingsha Mountain, it is best not to carry your camera with you to avoid damage or loss; Please take good care of your personal belongings, and valuables are best stored in the hotel safe; When traveling in some special areas (such as Tibet, glaciers and areas far away from the city), please obey the unified arrangement of the tour guide and don't overeat. Gansu Native Products: Snack Description: Good melons and fruits: white melons, drunken melons, black melon seeds, winter pears, soft pears, peaches, lilies, bitter roses, Dunhuang Li Guangxing, Anxi watermelon, Linze red dates, Zhangye apple pears, Hexi grapes, Tianshui Huaniu apples, Longnan chestnuts, Wudu cherries, Kangxian kiwifruit, Linxia Wangtang Chuanxing and so on. Wild game: auricularia auricula in Kangxian, Osmunda japonica in Wenxian, Hericium erinaceus in Longnan, Pteridium aquilinum in Gannan, Morchella in Hexi Corridor, hump, camel's paw, Pteridium aquilinum, Nostoc flagelliforme, and flavor snacks: clear soup beef noodles, minced meat noodles, slurry, skin stuffing and fried powder; Grab the mutton. A thousand layers of beef patties with high sauce meat; Longxi ham and bacon; Linxia wine and meat Fried noodles; Jingning roast chicken Guo kui Tianshui quack; Hexi Shahe powder, rice, preserved mutton; Gannan soup packets. Precious medicinal materials: Angelica sinensis in Minxian, Carthamus tinctorius in Gansu, Rhubarb in Lixian and Codonopsis pilosula in Wenxian. "Wang Yao" hay, bezoar musk, Cordyceps sinensis. Tobacco and alcohol: Lanzhou Tobacco, Mogao Dry Red Dry White, Qilian Dry Red Dry White, Yellow River Beer, Linxia Yellow Rice Wine and Gansu Liquor Series.