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What are the tourist attractions in Jinchang?

1. Shengrong Temple in Yushan Gorge. Shengrong Temple was founded in 561 AD, and its monasteries stretch for miles. Emperor Yangdi visited this temple and changed his name to Gantong Temple. In the tenth year of Zhenguan, Tang Xuanzang sat in the temple and recited scriptures on his way back to China. When the incense was at its peak, thousands of monks lived there.

2. Xidahe River. Xidahe, located in the Qilian Mountain Valley in the southwest of Yongchang, has its highest peak Lenglongling elevation of 4,442 meters, which is covered with snow all the year round and has modern glaciers. The highest water diversion channel in Asia crosses Lenglongling and enters Qinghai Province. Xidahe Reservoir is 7 kilometers away from the county seat, and the northeast side of the reservoir has the site of Luan Bird City in Han Dynasty. The mountains here are steep, the forests are lush, and there are many exotic birds and animals.

3. Huangcheng Military Horse Farm. The 1st and 4th Imperial Army Horse Races, located in the southwest grassland of Yongchang County, are one of the royal army pastures in past dynasties, and the famous China Mashan Danma was produced here. There are many films made here at home and abroad, which is an ideal location for western scenery.

4. Qilian Hegou Natural Ecological Scenic Area. Qilian Hegou Natural Ecological Scenic Area, 25 kilometers away from the county seat, is now a national natural ecological protection area. Here is a collection of forests, grasslands and glaciers, and there are cultural landscapes and natural attractions such as li gan Ruins, Toad Springs and Fried Iron Platforms along the way. The gap in the region is very wide, with an elevation of 2,-3, meters, and the climate is obviously different in the horizontal and vertical directions.

5. li gan ancient city. Li gan Scenic Area is located at the foot of Qilian Mountain, 1 kilometers southwest of Yongchang County. Snow-capped mountains, hillsides and beacon towers reflect each other with the ancient city of li gan.

6. Badain Jaran Desert. The Badain Jaran Desert, known as the "Mount Everest" and the "Sea of Death" in the desert, is the best place to experience the beauty of the desert, explore by car, surf and sand-slide, and take a health bath. It is known as one of the most worthwhile tourist attractions in China. Jinchang is 12 kilometers away from the desert, with convenient transportation. It is the best access to the Badain Jaran Desert.