Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Travel guide - Zhaga Waterfall, a tourist attraction in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province

Zhaga Waterfall, a tourist attraction in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province

Zhaga Waterfall is 40 kilometers away from Songpan County, located in Housigou, Sanlian Village, Muni Scenic Area. The starting point of Zhaga Waterfall is 3270 meters above sea level, and the waterfall is 93.2 meters high and 35 meters wide, which is a stepped waterfall. After crossing Anhongqiao, 25 kilometers to Zhaga Waterfall, known as the first travertine Waterfall in China.

Zhaga Tibetan means that the flood rolled down from the high white stone mountain. There is a mountain called Zhagari in Muni Township, and it is called "White Rock" in Tibetan. Named after the white rock, it is 4176m above sea level. Zhaga Waterfall originates in the west of this mountain. The starting point of Zhaga Waterfall is 3270 meters above sea level, and the landing point is 3 176 meters above sea level, so the waterfall is 93.7 meters high. The waterfall is 35-40 meters wide. Summer flow, 2-5 cubic meters per second.

According to geologists' appraisal, Zhaga Waterfall is both a liquid waterfall and a solid waterfall, which is a waterfall gap found in China at present. It is also a karst step waterfall. Every time the waterfall falls on the ridge, it will spray a brilliant splash, which is known as triumphant, beautiful, silver Yue Long sky and precipice. The widest part of the platform is about 6 meters. It is the water curtain of the fairy cave, which can go against the water and cross the waterfall. However, the waterfalls in Lei Zhen are frightening. When crossing the waterfall, it is difficult to talk with people who are at a distance of 10 meters.

The two cliffs of Zhaga Waterfall are difficult to climb, or pine trees are in the way. Pine trees hang like tassels, fresh fungus covers the ground like gems, and there are clusters of thorns and nettles under the trees, making it difficult for tourists to walk. There are several dammed lakes at the bottom of the waterfall, all of which are less than an acre. Water willow is born in the lake, and its branches sway with the flow. The waterfall is freezing with ice and snow. Folklore: The raw water in Munigou is too turbid to drink. At that time, there was a plague and bodies were everywhere. There is a young man named Zaga. In order to save the people and find the source of still water, he was guided by God, raised his hoe and pounded the sky hard. The flood rushed down and washed away, and all the people bathed and drank, and they were at peace again. The Bodhisattva was angry and sent heavenly soldiers to catch Zhaga and crush him at the foot of Baiyan Mountain. Zhaga opens his mouth and spits water, making soup to save all the people and make millions of trees lush and clean.

The upstream of Zhaga Waterfall is a lake, and the downstream of Zhaga Waterfall is a stepped riverbed. The lake flows out of the platform, falls from the third travertine steps at a speed of 23 meters per second, and impacts on the huge travertine stone wall, forming a huge waterfall that can be heard for miles away, such as drums and drums, and Malik gallops. The water mist permeating the valley is saturated with high concentration of negative oxygen ions, which makes people feel relaxed and happy. Whenever the sun shines, the colorful rainbow is like a seven-color dragon, breaking through the clouds.

Zhaga Waterfall water curtain cave is located on the first step of Zhaga Waterfall in Munigou Scenic Area of Songpan County. There are holes, and waterfalls cover the hole, hence the name "water curtain cave". There are two small holes beside water curtain cave. If there is a skylight, you can hang a water curtain. The hole is 2 meters square, and you can break the waterfall and enter the hole. Suddenly enlightened. The hole is more than 50 square meters empty, like a hall. If the sun shines on the hole and the water curtain filters the hole, the stalactites will shine and be crystal clear. The water in the cave is deafening, and it is difficult to talk at a step away.