Introduction of tourist attractions in Qilian Mountain

The tourist attractions of Qilian Mountain are: Horseshoe Temple, Biandukou Rape Flower, Niuxinshan, Zhuo'er Mountain and Heihe Grand Canyon.

1, Horseshoe Temple: Horseshoe Temple is hidden in a canyon in Qilian Mountain. After vicissitudes of life, it still stands proudly in the mountains and rivers. Horseshoe Temple Grottoes, Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes and Anxi Yulin Grottoes are also called "three artistic treasures of Buddhist holy places in Hexi Corridor".

2. Border Ferry Rape Flower: In the middle part of the rolling Qilian Mountains, the border ferry is the peak that runs through the north and south. The terrain is dangerous and the mountains are steep. Since ancient times, it has been a battleground for military strategists and one of the important channels for merchants to communicate. July is the time when rape blossoms bloom at the border ferry. Large areas of rape flowers are undulating and endless. Looking around, the endless rape blossoms are just like the golden flowers in the city, which are very spectacular.

3. Niuxinshan: Niuxinshan is located 2 kilometers southeast of Qilian County. It is a symbol of Qilian, which can be seen in one mountain and four seasons. At the foot of the mountain, the wheat waves are rolling and the grass is lush. It is an excellent pasture and has the reputation of "good pasture under Qilian Mountain". A vast area in the middle or slightly upward, covered with shrubs, looks like a beautiful scenery; Then gradually transition from sparse vegetation to rocky mountain, and the top of the mountain is covered with snow all year round.

4. Zhuo'er Mountain: Zhuo'er Mountain is a branch of Qilian Mountain, with an altitude of 4300m. It belongs to Danxia landform and faces Niuxin Mountain, the holy mountain in Tibetan area, across the river. From June to August every year, the grassland is green and dripping, and the exposed part of the mountain is latosolic red sandstone, which is interlaced with the green grassland and has magnificent scenery. The beautiful forests, rape blossoms, villages and counties on both sides of the mountain range have a strong sense of hierarchy and are also the favorite of photographers.

5. Heihe Grand Canyon: Heihe Grand Canyon is located in Huangzang Village, Qilian County, about 20 kilometers away from Babao Town. The canyon is more than 800 kilometers long with an average elevation of more than 4,200 meters. Heihe Grand Canyon is the third largest scenic spot in the world. It is extremely rich in colors and hidden in the mountains. There are few tourists and it is very popular with photographers.

The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Horseshoe Temple Baidu Encyclopedia-Biandukou Ecological Leisure Tourism Scenic Area.