Lao Kong is more than half a year, in all cities and regions in China have experienced the local scenery and beauty, there are good and bad old Kong will share the beautiful scenery of each region or city with you, I hope everyone can enjoy the beautiful scenery in a limited time! I also hope that everyone will learn more about the history and culture inside.
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Yadan Scenic Area on the Water:
It is located in the northwest of the Qaidam Basin in Qinghai Province, China.
It was originally a vast Yadan landform area, but later due to flash floods, the Nalengrad River, which originated in the Kunlun Mountains, was diverted and flooded this area, thus forming the world's earliest and unique water Yadan landscape.
The Yadan mounds in the scenic area are rich and colorful, with a height of 10 to 25 meters and a maximum of 50 meters.
Viewed from the air, the strangely shaped rocks are submerged in the lake, some like islands and reefs, some like sails, and some like ships, like an ocean-going fleet, imposing.
The lake water is suddenly deep blue, and suddenly light blue, and the golden Yadan reflects each other, forming a magical picture.
Here, you can see the "Turtle Bay", whose unique shape resembles a giant tortoise lying in the water; The "West Sea Fleet" is a number of Yadan stone pillars arranged neatly, like a majestic fleet;
"Wanghaitai" is an excellent place to see the entire scenic area, and standing on the platform, you can have a panoramic view of the surrounding scenery.
In spring and autumn, flocks of waterfowl and wild ducks will come here, they either soar in the clear blue sky, or play in the shimmering water of the lake, or run and chase above Yadan, so this place is also called Duck Lake by the locals, and has the reputation of "Hundred Birds and Thousand Island Lake".
The uniqueness of the Water Yadan Scenic Area lies not only in its rare water Yadan landform, but also in the geographical location of the hinterland of the Qaidam Basin where it is located.
It's one of the best places to take photos of the sunrise, sunset, and starry sky, and is where National Highways 315 and 215 meet, making it an ideal place for outdoor off-roading.
When you step into this magical land, you will be amazed by the magic of nature and feel an unparalleled sense of tranquility and magnificence.
However, with the intensification of climate change and wind and water erosion, the Yadan landscape will gradually become fragmented, and the landscape of Yadan on the water may gradually disappear in the future, so if you have the opportunity to experience its charm for yourself.
Oil Town:
Formerly known as Boluo Zhuanjing Town, it is located in Aksai Kazakh Autonomous County, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province.
It was once a prosperous place due to the oil industry, but due to the depletion of oil resources and the adjustment of the national oil development strategy, the residents moved away one after another, and the town gradually declined.
Walking into the oil town, what you see is a ruined wall.
Windowless houses, broken walls, collapsed pavement, abandoned schools, gas stations, and lonely lamp poles and stop signs all seem to tell the story of the past.
It exudes desolation and mystery everywhere, as if you have traveled to an isolated world.
The roads in the town are still straight and neat, and you can vaguely see the traces of the planning of the year.
Some of the walls are also posted with quotations from Chairman Mao, giving people a sense of that particular era. The remnants of the house architecture show people the style of a bygone era.
It is also the filming location of many film and television dramas, such as "Nine-Story Demon Tower" and "West Wind Spirit".
There are many props left over from the filming of the movie, such as cars stuck upside down on the road, tanks that crushed cars, several off-road vehicles, motorcycles, etc., adding a bit of mystery and thrilling atmosphere to the whole town.
In addition, the town has a rich historical and cultural heritage. It used to be a place where Kazakh people lived, where you can feel the strong Kazakh cultural atmosphere, taste authentic Kazakh food, and appreciate exquisite ethnic handicrafts.
It is an excellent place for photography for those who love to take pictures. Whether you're taking a portrait or documenting a unique view of the ruins, you'll get a photo with style.
Abandoned buildings, mottled walls, unique props, etc., can all be used as a highly expressive backdrop for industrial, post-apocalyptic or cool blockbusters.
If you're interested in history, culture and unique landscapes, you might as well come to the oil town to explore its rich history and unique charm.
However, it should be noted that the altitude here is relatively high, and the climate conditions are relatively harsh, so it is necessary to take warm and protective measures when playing. At the same time, since some of the buildings are dilapidated, it is also necessary to pay attention to safety during the visit.
The above is an introduction to the oil town scenic spot, I hope it can help you and let you have a deeper understanding of this mysterious place.
Everyone's feelings may vary depending on their personal experience and state of mind.
Mogao Grottoes:
Commonly known as the Thousand Buddha Cave, it is located in Dunhuang at the western end of the Hexi Corridor. It is the world's largest and richest surviving Buddhist art shrine.
There are 735 existing caves in Mogao Grottoes, distributed on more than 1,700 meters long cliffs, which are divided into the southern and northern areas. The southern area is the hall where the donors of the caves and their dependents offer and worship the Buddha, with 492 caves and 45,000 square meters of murals.
There are colorful sculptures placed in prominent positions in the cave, and the remaining four walls, Buddhist shrines, cave roofs and corridors are all painted with exquisite murals. These murals are rich and diverse, including Buddha statues, flying heavens, music, fairies, etc., including magnificent seated statues up to nine floors, as well as small Bodhisattvas of more than ten centimeters, with different forms and large numbers, which are shocking.
The frescoes are exquisitely skilled, brightly colored and relatively well preserved, showing the development and evolution of Buddhist art over the past thousand years, and have extremely high artistic value.
After archaeological excavations in the northern area, 243 caves have been cleared, and there are no murals and colored sculptures in the caves, but there are earthen kang or earthen stoves, flue relics and important cultural relics. There are also stupas and temples in front of the cave.
The cave discovered in 1900 is an important discovery of the Mogao Caves, which unearthed a large number of cultural relics such as scriptures, documents, embroidery, silk paintings, and ritual utensils from the 5th to the early 11th century, totaling more than 50,000 pieces, covering many fields such as religion, history, culture, and art, and has immeasurable value for the study of ancient society.
When visitors come to the Mogao Grottoes, it is as if they have traveled through thousands of years of time, and they can personally feel the charm and splendor of ancient Buddhist art.
In order to protect this precious cultural heritage, the scenic area has strict rules for visiting, such as limiting the number of visitors and prohibiting photography in the caves.
Visitors are required to comply with the rules in order to better preserve and pass on this cultural treasure of humanity.
In short, the Mogao Grottoes, with their exquisite murals, numerous caves and rich cultural relics, show the outstanding achievements of ancient Chinese art, and are a cultural attraction worthy of in-depth exploration and taste.
Dongtai Jiner Lake:
Located in the Qaidam Basin of Golmud City, Qinghai Province, it is a place with unique and charming scenery.
The water here has a mesmerizing Tiffany blue color due to the high copper content of the lake.
The clear water of the lake meets the sky, like a silk floating on the salt pan without wrinkles, and the surface of the lake is calm and there are almost no waves.
The periphery of the lake basin is Quaternary alluvial, alluvial, aeolian and lacustrine clay and chemical type deposits.
The lake is surrounded by a large area of Yadan landforms, which contrast with the bright green water of the lake, like a "sea fleet", giving people a strong visual impact.
White salt crystals cover the shore and form a pure "snow line", these salt crystals are analyzed from high concentrations of salt, and they are crystal clear in the sun.
Walking on the shore of the lake, the salt crystals under your feet are not mixed with a single impurity, exuding a faint salty taste, making people feel as if they are in a dreamlike world.
There is a large lithium deposit dominated by brine at the bottom of Dongtai Jiner Lake, which is rich in brine resources, which are divided into lake surface brine and intergranular brine, and the chemical type of brine is sulfate magnesium sulfate subtype.
The lake has high content of lithium, boron, potassium, magnesium and other resources, large reserves, and solid salt minerals are mainly rock salt, as well as water stone salt, anhydrous miscanthus nitrate and white sodium magnesium alum.
The scenery of Dongtai Jiner Lake has a serene and mysterious beauty. Here, you can enjoy the magic of nature, feel the tranquility of time, and enjoy the spiritual comfort brought by this pure and beautiful scenery.
However, it should be noted that due to the excessive lithium element in the lake water, it cannot be drunk directly, and the salt content is extremely high, so do not touch it with your hands.
In addition, the area where the lake is located is not a tourist attraction, and there is no intention of tourism development at present.
In addition, due to the safety production needs of the mining area, the relevant companies have installed and closed the lake area. If you do want to visit, you are advised to check the situation in advance, follow local regulations, protect the environment, and pay attention to your own safety.
All in all, the beautiful scenery of Dongtai Jiner Lake is unforgettable, and it is a natural attraction that is well worth visiting. However, when planning your visit, it's important to keep an eye on local developments and regulations.
Jiayuguan Scenic Area:
With several unique attractions, here's a closer look at some of the main attractions:
Jiayuguan Guancheng: It is the first pass at the west end of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty, with a long history and majestic momentum. This city was built in the fifth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1372 AD) and is located 6 kilometers southwest of the city of Jiayuguan.
The city walls on both sides of the city pass cross the desert Gobi, 8 kilometers to the north can connect the Great Wall of Montenegro with the hanging wall, and 7 kilometers to the south to connect the first pier in the world, which is the transportation fortress of the ancient "Silk Road".
Jiayuguan is a dangerous terrain, a place where soldiers must fight since ancient times, and is known as "the world's first Xiongguan". Its buildings are majestic and magnificent, the city walls are tall and solid, and the buildings such as city towers, arrow towers, and enemy towers are scattered.
Here, you can stroll on the city walls and feel the weight of history; Every brick and stone seems to tell the story of the past, and people can't help but indulge in the long river of history.
There are also various performances in the scenic area, which can make people feel the atmosphere of the year more truly.
Hanging Great Wall: Located on the eastern slope of Heishan Mountain, 8 kilometers north of Jiayuguan Pass, on the north side of Shiguan Gorge.
The Great Wall was built in the 18th year of Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty (1539) to strengthen the defense of Jiayuguan Pass.
Its project was completed in the 19th year of Jiajing (1540), and a section of the Great Wall was built on both sides of Shiguanxia, collectively known as the Shiguanxia Great Wall.
This section of the Great Wall on the right is built on a ridge of about 45 degrees because the place where it was built is high and steep, and the Great Wall looks like a volley hanging upside down from a distance, so it is commonly known as the "Hanging Wall Great Wall", and the "Dark Wall Great Wall" on the left side jointly blocks the mouth of Shiguan Gorge.
The original wall of the Great Wall is now only a section, and the existing 750-meter Great Wall was rebuilt in 1987, repairing the old as before, using flakes of stone and loess as raw materials.
Like the Badaling Great Wall in Beijing, it is known as the "Western Badaling" or "Little Badaling", and they were both the defensive strongholds of the Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty.
Historically, the section of the Great Wall of Shiguan Gorge was an important point on the ancient Silk Road. Climb the Great Wall, you can overlook the magnificent scenery and appreciate the vastness of the desert scenery.
The first pier of the Great Wall: It is the southernmost pier of the Great Wall in Jiayu Guanxi, and it is also the westernmost pier of the Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty.
The first pier of the Great Wall is adjacent to Jiuquan in the east, the desert in the west, Jiayu in the north, Qilian in the south, the river surging eastward, and the mountain peaks are white all year round in the south.
On the line of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty of more than 10,000 miles, there are countless piers, and the first pier of the Great Wall of Jiayuguan echoes with the "old dragon head" on the shore of the Bohai Sea in Shanhaiguan, Hebei Province, and jointly constructs the beginning and end of the "dragon" of the Great Wall of China.
Behind the first pier of the Great Wall is the Jiayuguan Mother River, the Korai River, which has a unique natural scenery where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the river, the canyon and the Great Wall.
In addition to the above three main attractions, there are other places worth visiting in Jiayuguan Scenic Area, such as the tombs of the Wei and Jin dynasties, the stone carvings of Montenegro, etc.
The tombs of the Wei and Jin dynasties are known as the "underground gallery", and the messenger map in the tomb is the earliest postman map found so far;
The Montenegrin stone carvings are distributed in the area of Montenegro 20 kilometers northwest of Jiayuguan, and these stone carvings generally appear on the undulating cliff cliffs and flat cliff faces, and are shallowly carved on the shiny black rocks by the method of flat chiseling, which has certain historical and artistic value.
In short, Jiayuguan Scenic Area attracts many tourists with its rich historical and cultural connotation and magnificent natural landscape, making people fully feel the glory of the ancient Silk Road and the charm of the Great Wall culture.
After seeing these scenery, where do you want to go the most? You can share some of the places and beautiful scenery you have been to with Lao Kong, and see if there are any places that Lao Kong has not visited.