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Qilian Zhuoer Mountain | A must-visit! The 'Little Switzerland' lives up to its name!

| A must-visit! The 'Little Switzerland' lives up to its name! I used to think that grasslands should be flat and boundless, until I saw the vast Qilian grasslands. The distant mountain ranges and the undulating grasslands nearby create a unique geographical scenery. Fields of golden rapeseed flowers🌼, stacks of snowy white sheep🐏, add different colors to the grassland. The place where you can see this beautiful scenery is Qilian Zhuoer Mountain⛰️. Scenic Area Introduction The entire Qilian mountain range has many scenic spots, and Zhuoer Mountain is one of them. It is a natural landscape, known as the 'Oriental Little Switzerland'. Located between Xining and Zhangye cities, if you take the Qinghai-Gansu grand loop tour, you need to detour about 80 kilometers one way. The terrain is very diverse, with rapeseed and highland barley planted at the foot of the mountains, colorful Danxia landforms in the distance, and snow-capped mountains that stretch on. Enter the scenic area and first take a shuttle bus to the middle of the mountain, then climb the mountain on your own. The wooden plank road built along the way is easy to walk, and there is a beacon tower at the top of the mountain, where you can have a panoramic view! It takes about 2 hours to visit. Ticket Price 80 yuan per person (including round-trip bus ticket, children who are admitted for free need to pay 20 yuan for the bus fare separately) Precautions The recommended visiting season is from June to August, other months the grass is withered and lacks the stunning effect. The daily climate changes greatly within the Qilian Mountains, please bring a coat and an umbrella. The difference between Zhuoer Mountain's A-line and B-line tickets is only the different entrances, the main viewing spots are the same, you can buy tickets in advance according to your itinerary. I drove there myself, and I also saw many sisters saying that only a few travel agencies have Zhuoer Mountain scenic spots when I was planning the trip. If you want to join a group tour and visit the scenic area, it is recommended to consult in advance. The altitude of Zhuoer Mountain is about 3000 meters, it is recommended to move slowly. I personally think the milk cakes are very delicious! The price is also cheaper compared to other scenic spots. There are souvenir shops, and places outside where you can get stamps, both adults and children can stamp beautiful seals of various scenic spots in Qinghai.
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Posted: Apr 18, 2024
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