Riyue Mountain on the Great Northwest Loop is a mountain so beautiful it needs no filter!

🌟 Riyue Mountain, known as 'Chiling' before the Tang dynasty, is part of the Qilian Mountain range, stretching 90 kilometers long. It also marks the dividing line between the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Loess Plateau. At the mountain's summit, there are structures such as the Riyue Pavilion, the Princess Wencheng Temple, and a large prayer flag... 📍 Address: Riyue Mountain Scenic Area, Huangyuan County, Xining City, Qinghai Province ⏰ Suggested visiting time: 1-2 hours 🌟 Legend has it that on her way to Tibet to marry Songtsen Gampo, Princess Wencheng passed by this place. Looking back to the east, she could no longer see Chang'an, and a sense of homesickness emerged spontaneously. Therefore, she couldn't help but take out the 'Sun and Moon Treasure Mirror' given by the Empress. Overwhelmed with mixed feelings of joy and sorrow, she accidentally knocked it over. 'The treasure mirror fell to the ground, half became the sun, and half became the moon; hence the place was named Riyue Mountain.' 🌟 Travel Tips ➖ Those who want to go up the mountain to see the large prayer flags and the Princess Wencheng Temple can buy a ticket for 50 yuan, but be sure to arrange your time in advance. ➖ You can also take photos at the foot of the mountain, 10 yuan to hold a lamb, 30 yuan to ride a yak. ➖ For taking photos in ethnic costumes, you can buy a shawl in advance on your own, as it will be 20 yuan more expensive in the scenic area than in Xining city. Riyue Mountain