Introduction of Gansu Desert Tourist Attractions Introduction of Gansu Desert Tourist Attractions

What are the tourist attractions in Gansu

Gansu is one of the important birthplaces of the Chinese nation and Chinese civilization, with profound history and culture. Let me tell you what the tourist attractions are in Gansu!

1. Guanegou in Longnan, an ancient tree in the green hills

Guanegou is located in Dangchang County, Gansu Province, with a total length of 32 kilometers, a total area of about 17,637 hectares, and a forest coverage rate of 75.1%. There are colorful lakes, dense virgin forests of pine and cypress, steep canyons towering into the sky, and small waterfalls flowing straight from the top of the mountain or the cliffs in the middle of the mountain, and the deepest part is alpine meadow.

2. camel bells in the desert-Badain Jaran Desert

Badain Jaran Desert, located in the west of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is one of the four deserts in China with a total area of 47, square kilometers. Bayannaoer and Quijote Sand Mountain are the highest sand dunes in the world. The annual precipitation in Badain Jaran Desert is less than 4mm, but there are more than 1 lakes in the desert. The towering sand mountains, mysterious singing sand, quiet lakes and wetlands constitute the unique and charming landscape of the Badain Jaran Desert, attracting tens of thousands of domestic and foreign tourists every year.

3. Clean Land-Mengke Glacier

Mengke Glacier, also known as Tiger Gully No.12 Glacier, is located in Qilian Mountains, Subei County, Gansu Province, covering an area of 21.9 square kilometers, and is the largest valley glacier in Qilian Mountains. There are 44 glaciers in Laohugou area, covering an area of about 54.3 square kilometers. It is known as "transparent dream", which means big and broad snow mountain in Mongolian. The end of the "Transparent Mengke" glacier is 4,26 meters above sea level, and the highest peak is 5,483 meters above sea level. It has a wide snow accumulation area with a gentle slope, and the ice slope drops to 3 to 6 degrees, making it easy for people to enter and climb. The maximum slope in the snow area is 26 degrees, and there is no avalanche hazard.

4. Jiayuguan, Gansu

Jiayuguan, 98 17' east longitude and 39 47' north latitude, is 5 kilometers west of Jiayuguan City, Gansu Province, and is located in the middle of the narrowest valley in Jiayuguan. It is the first pass at the western end of the Great Wall in Ming Dynasty, the traffic fortress of the ancient Silk Road, and the starting point of the western end of the Great Wall in Wan Li in Ming Dynasty.

5. Ice and snow moisten things-Qilian Mountain

The Qilian Mountain Range is located in the northeast of Qinghai Province in China and the western border of Gansu Province, and it is one of the main mountain ranges in China. It consists of many parallel mountains and wide valleys running northwest-southeast. Because it is located on the south side of Hexi Corridor, it is also called Nanshan. It is 8 kilometers long from east to west, 2 ~ 4 kilometers wide from north to south, and 4 ~ 6 meters above sea level. There are 336 glaciers in * *, covering an area of about 262 square kilometers.

6. Pinghu in Gaoxia-Lianhua Gudu

The mighty Yellow River was intercepted by Liujiaxia Hydropower Station dam, tamed in the deep valley of Gaoxia, and formed an endless lake. It starts from Liujiaxia Dam in the east, reaches Bingling Temple in the southwest, and connects Yongjing, Dongxiang, Linxia and Jishi counties. The shoreline is 55 kilometers long and the widest point is 6 kilometers. The basin covers an area of 166 square kilometers, with a water surface of 2, mu. It is known as "the largest artificial lake in northwest China".

What are the tourist attractions in Gansu?

Mogao Grottoes: Known as "Art Gallery in Desert" and "Spiritual Oasis of Art and Belief", Mogao Grottoes are world-famous for their exquisite murals and statues, and have been listed as national key cultural relics protection units. It was founded in the pre-Qin period of sixteen countries, and it is the largest and richest Buddhist art shrine in the world.

Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain: Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain can be said to be the most beautiful scenic spot in Dunhuang, Gansu. In the rolling sand dunes, an oasis and a curved spring are so beautiful. When traveling to the Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain, the most unforgettable thing is to ride a camel to feel the customs of the western regions, and watch the sunset on the sand dunes in the evening, leaving a beautiful moment for photography.

Jiayuguan: Jiayuguan, known as the first male pass in the world, is the traffic fortress of the ancient Silk Road in China and the largest pass in China besides the Great Wall. Traveling to Jiayuguan, the stage, Qiyi Glacier, Wenchang Pavilion, Jiayuguan Guancheng, Inner City and other places are all very good attractions; At the same time, Jiayuguan's delicious food can't be missed, such as roast leg of lamb, roasted shell, camel's paw on silk road, fish noodles and firecrackers noodles.

Zhangye Danxia Geopark: Zhangye Danxia Geopark is located at the northern foot of Qilian Mountain, 4 kilometers away from Zhangye City. It is one of the regions with the largest and best landform development and the richest landform modeling in China. It is a typical representative of China's colorful Danxia and has high tourism and ornamental value.

In addition, there are Wuquanshan Park, Yumenguan, Labuleng Temple and Dunhuang Yadan National Geopark. You can also choose to stay in a homestay when you travel, and you can make a reservation on the small program travel house. Moreover, the owners of the B&B are very hospitable and will provide many suggestions for your trip.

what is the most famous desert tourist attraction in Dunhuang, Gansu province?

Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring in the desert of Dunhuang, Gansu are famous tourist spots. It is located in Yinwu Plain-the general name of Yinchuan Plain and Wuzhong Plain, and the Shahu tourist area in the north is a natural landscape formed by the advance of desert. The desert scenery displayed by some movies has also attracted the attention of countless audiences and created a high box office income.

What are the deserts in Gansu

Northeast of Wuwei City: Tengger Desert, the fourth largest desert in China. Located in the southeast of Alashan region, it is between 37 3 ′ and 4 ′ north latitude and 12 2 ′ to 16 ′ east longitude. It covers an area of about 42,7 square kilometers.

Northeast jinchang: The Badain Jaran Desert covers a total area of 47, square kilometers. Bayannaoer and Quijote Sand Mountain are the highest sand dunes in the world. The annual precipitation in Badain Jaran Desert is less than 4mm, but there are more than 1 lakes in the desert.

Extended information:

Tengger Desert is one of the four deserts in China. It crosses the Great Wall in the south, reaches Helan Mountain in the east and Laishan Mountain in Ya Bu in the west, with an area of about 3, square kilometers. The desert is about 12 ~ 14 meters above sea level. Tengger Mongolian means heaven, which means boundless quicksand like boundless sky, hence its name.

Badain Jaran Desert, located in the west of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is one of the four deserts in China. The towering sand mountains, mysterious singing sand, quiet lakes and wetlands constitute the unique and charming landscape of Badain Jaran Desert, which attracts tens of thousands of domestic and foreign tourists every year. In August, 29, Badain Jaran Desert Geopark was upgraded to the first desert world Geopark in the world.

Reference: The arid Gobi in northwest Gansu is a paradise for rare plants to live in seclusion-chinese national geography.