Introduction of Jishishan County, Linxia Prefecture

Jishishan County is located in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, and the Yellow River flows into the county from Xunhua, Qinghai via Jishiguan, with a length of 4 kilometers.

Jishishan Baoan Dongxiang Salar Autonomous County is the only multi-ethnic autonomous county in Gansu Province established in 1981. Jishishan Baoan, Dongxiang and Salar Autonomous County belongs to a typical continental monsoon climate zone, which contains both mountainous and alpine comprehensive climate characteristics. Affected by topography, the climate of the county is very different and has small regional climate characteristics.

the average annual precipitation is 66.2mm, and the average annual evaporation is about 88mm. The annual sunshine hours are 2323 hours, and the frost-free period is between 133 and 168 days. It is dry in winter and spring and humid in summer and autumn.

There are many historical sites such as Jishi Xiongguan, Yuwang Temple Site, Linjin Gudu, Luban Stone, and other tourist attractions such as Dadun Gorge, Dashanzhuang Gorge, Diaoshui Gorge, Yellow Lawn and Shihai Ancient Glacier, which are connected in a line by the Taizishan tourist corridor and become a natural picture for tourists to perceive the magnificent Jishi.

recommendation of scenic spots in Linxia

1. Songmingyan

Songmingyan is a tourist attraction in Linxia, located in Taizishan National Nature Reserve, 25 kilometers south of Hexian County, Linxia County. The peak of the scenic spot is 2736 meters above sea level, which is connected with Taizi Mountain. There are three peaks in the scenic area, which form a beautiful scenery. Whenever the mountain wind blows hard, the sound of pine waves vibrates the canyon, hence the name "Songming Rock".

2. Bingling Temple Grottoes

Bingling Temple Grottoes, one of the six largest grottoes in China, were founded in the first year of Jianhong in the Western Qin Dynasty, and have preserved rich Buddhist stone carving art through the development of the Sixteen Countries. There are 216 niches in the grottoes, among which there are more than 8 murals in Chinese style. There are also 56 caves with 438 pagodas in them, as well as souvenir shops and Buddhist schools.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Jishishan Baoan Dongxiang Salar Autonomous County