Qinghai Zhuo'er Mountain, Summer 3-Day Tour Complete Guide (Recommended for Collection)

Qinghai Zhuo'er Mountain, Summer 3-Day Tour Complete Guide (Recommended for Collection) Zhuo'er Mountain is a place like a fairyland, and it shows unparalleled charm in summer. Today, let's follow Xirong to take a look. If you like it, save it. ➤Zhuo'er Mountain Scenic Spot Introduction Located in Babao Town, Qilian County, Qinghai, it is a "sky fairyland" hidden in the northwest. There are snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and unique Danxia landforms. Standing on the top of Zhuo'er Mountain, the view is extremely wide. Opposite the mountain is Niuxin Mountain, which offers a view of all four seasons. On the left and right sides are the Ladong Gorge and Baiyanggou Scenic Area, respectively. Behind is the undulating Qilian Mountains, and the Babao River surrounds the county town like a white hada. The beauty of the confrontation between Zhuo'er Mountain and Niuxin Mountain, as well as the original ecological scenery of the Qilian Grassland, are all in sight. It is known as the "Cloud Ranch of China" and the "Little Switzerland of the East," with beautiful scenery everywhere. ➤Scenic Spot Introduction ❶Eye of the Sky In the Ladong Gorge to the east, farmland, cottages, small bridges, and flowing water form an ideal pastoral landscape. To the southeast is a large area of primitive spruce black forest, seamlessly blending with the remnants of Niuxin Mountain. The snow-capped mountains are like ink, the valleys are deep, and it presents a Nordic scenery. ❷Heavenly Bridge Temple Legend has it that this is the Buzhou Mountain recorded in the "Classic of Mountains and Seas." In midsummer, the blue sky, white clouds, grasslands, Danxia, sea of flowers, and the layered Qilian Mountains form a colorful and magnificent picture. ❸Danbi Flower Sea In July, the rapeseed flowers at the foot of the mountain bloom in full swing. The red Danxia, green mountains, and yellow rapeseed flowers create a colorful scene. Zhuo'er Mountain is surrounded by green mountains, clear waters, and golden flower seas, making it a picturesque view. ❹Thousand Soldiers Cliff With the blue sky, white clouds, green grass, and rapeseed flowers as the backdrop, the scenery is extremely charming. The Thousand Soldiers Cliff rises abruptly by the Babao River. The south slope is almost vertical, with red cliffs and a majestic demeanor. ❺Western Xia Beacon Tower It is said that the last emperor of Western Xia, Li Ning, fled to Qilian during the fall of his country and built many beacon towers. The beacon tower on Zhuo'er Mountain is one of them. The top offers a wide view, providing a 360-degree panoramic view of the scenic area. ❻Lunbu Xiaguo A mountain peak with a peculiar shape, towering and majestic, with a magnificent and beautiful mountain body, and the peak piercing the sky. ➤Best Travel Time: June to August ➤3-Day Tour Itinerary D1: Xining → Qilian Morning: Take a bus from Xining to Qilian County. Enjoy the beautiful plateau scenery along the way, such as Qinghai Lake and Rubber Mountain. Afternoon: Arrive in Qilian County and check into a hotel. You can stroll around the county town to adapt to the plateau environment. D2: Zhuo'er Mountain Scenic Area Morning: Take the scenic area sightseeing bus to the scenic area. Enjoy the Danxia landforms, alpine grasslands, and rapeseed fields. Afternoon: Continue to explore the scenic area, discovering some lesser-known spots and experiencing the tranquility and beauty of nature. D3: Qilian Surrounding Tour Morning: Head to Amdo Scenic Area to experience the grandeur of Qilian Sacred Mountain. You can choose to hike or ride a horse for sightseeing. Afternoon: Visit the Qilian Deer Farm to get close to sika deer. ➤Accommodation Recommendations ❶There are various grades of hotels and inns in Qilian County to choose from, with convenient transportation. ❷There are homestays near the Zhuo'er Mountain Scenic Area, allowing you to experience the natural beauty up close, but the prices are relatively high. ➤Transportation ❶By Plane: First, fly to Xining Caojiabao Airport, then take a high-speed train or long-distance bus to Qilian County. ❷By Train: First, take a train to Xining, then transfer to a bus to Qilian. ❸By Long-Distance Bus: There are multiple buses from Xining Xinning Road Bus Station to Qilian every day.