Maqin is relatively unfamiliar to many people. But for those who have set foot in this pure land, everything here is so refreshing.

Coordinates: In the northwest of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the core protected area at the source of the Three Rivers is more than 400 kilometers away from Xining, the provincial capital, and is the seat of Guoluo Prefecture.

Terrain; plateau meadows, snow-capped mountains and glaciers, Yellow River Canyon. Yellow River wetlands.

Climate: The best tourist season for continental plateau climate is only from mid-June to mid-August.

Humanities and history; the local resident population is about 60,000, and the migrant population includes Han and Hui, mainly Tibetans. Believe in Tibetan Buddhism. Legendary King Gesar.

Transportation: It takes about 45 minutes from Xining Caojiabao Airport to Maqin Airport, and about eight hours by long-distance bus. The best travel suggestion is self-driving tour. There are many bends on Shangao Road, not only can you experience the thrill of driving, but also the scenery along the way.

Spare items; the plateau weather is unpredictable and some essential items are essential,

Portable oxygen cylinders, Rhodiola rosea (altitude anti-hypoxia drug) are recommended to be taken 15 days in advance. Some cold medicines, and down jackets. .

Raiders days 2 days

On the first day, we started from Xining and took the provincial road S101 Xijiu Highway, passing through Guide, and after driving 350 kilometers, we arrived at the first stop of our mysterious Maqin, Dilajia Town in the Yellow River Valley. The Yellow River passes through here. To the south of the river is a small town. To the north is the largest and oldest Laga Temple in Maqin. In the long history of more than 260 years, this Tibetan Gelugpa monastery founded by Geshe Arou is still so magnificent. People who believe in this temple include Hebei Township, Tongde County, Hainan Prefecture, Lajia Township, Jungong Township, and some people in other counties. Among them, the living Buddhas include Jiawa, Jiali, Zuori, Manxiu and so on. After 1980, after years of reconstruction, it regained its scale. The main buildings now include the Great Sutra Hall, Sakyamuni Hall, Kalachakra College, Esoteric School, Medical Ming College, Dharma Protector Temple, etc., as well as a Bodhi Pagoda. There are more than 500 monks and more than 30 living Buddhas. Because of its achievements in the history of Buddhist development, it still enjoys a high reputation.

After visiting the Raja Temple, we continued to drive for more than 60 kilometers and arrived at Heitu Mountain at an altitude of 4238 meters. The scenery here is also very beautiful.

After admiring the pristine natural scenery, we continued on for 18 kilometers and arrived at the destination of the trip, Dawu Town, Maqin County.

The first thing you see when you enter Maqin is King Gesar, our proud national hero.

In Tibetan legends, King Gesar is the incarnation of Padmasambhava. He spent his whole life as a soldier, promoted good and punished evil, carried forward Buddhism, and spread culture. He became a hero that the Tibetan people are proud of. King Gesar was born around 1119 BC and died around 1038 BC. All his life, he subdued demons, eradicated violence and brought peace to the good, conquered the north and south, unified more than 150 tribes, large and small, and the territory of the Ling Kingdom was unified.

The one-day itinerary is almost coming to an end, and there are many options for accommodation at night, such as West Hotel, Gesar Hotel, Jinfeng Hotel, etc. The occupancy rate of hotels and hotels is not very high, and there are usually some.

Departing from Dawu on the second day, we will pass by many ecological parks with ethnic characteristics, and we can taste ethnic delicacies.

After we are full, we will set off to the end of our trip. Animaqing Mountain, also known as Maji Snow Mountain or Maqing Gangri, is 6282 meters above sea level. It is located in the northwest of Maqin County, Guoluo Prefecture, Qinghai Province. One of the top ten peaks open to the outside world. The fascinating legend of Animaqing Snow Mountain makes it sacred, mysterious and magical. It is a famous sacred mountain on the snow-covered plateau. status. Animaqing Dazang means the highest attendant in front of the Living Buddha. "Ani" is a transliteration of Amdo Tibetan, meaning ancestors and old men, and also contains the meaning of beauty, happiness or broad and fearless; "Maqing" means The largest mountain at the source of the Yellow River also has a majestic meaning.

After finishing the 2-day trip to Maqin, you will find that everything here is a place where your soul is fascinated! Any scenery will disappear here, and the beauty here is eternal. Welcome to the most beautiful Marqin!