【Preface】
As a southerner, I have always yearned for ice and snow cities, especially in winter, when I can see a snow, this winter is considered perfect. This time, I was lucky enough to drive to Dulan County in Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Qinghai with my friends. Only then did I realize that Qinghai Province is no longer just Qinghai Lake and Chaka Salt Lake in my heart. There is also such a beautiful treasure city as Dulan County. , Dulan County has rich natural landscapes and profound historical and cultural heritage. If you have the opportunity, you must take your favorite person and drive to Dulan County by yourself. The wonderful experience during the journey will definitely make you unforgettable forever.
【journey】
DAY1: Stay in Dulanxiang Ride Town
DAY2: Hotel - Alak Lake - Kunlun Mountains
DAY3: Wildlife Protection Station - Nine-story Demon Tower - Dulan County Museum
DAY4: return journey
[Dulan County: One of the most beautiful counties in Qinghai]
Dulan County is located in the southeast of Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province. Dulan County is known as the "Oasis" of Qaidam. It is located in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and is located in the southeastern corner of the world-famous Qaidam Basin. The road passes through the whole territory from east to west. Its name is nice, and it means "warmth" in Mongolian. It is dominated by the Han nationality, and there are also ethnic minorities such as Tibetans, Mongolians, and Hui. So traveling here can feel the strong national atmosphere. Dulan County is very rich in tourism resources, such as the beautiful Alak Lake, the ancient cultural site of Nuomuhong with a long history, the famous international hunting ground, the mysterious nine-story demon pagoda, and the beautiful grassland scenery...all these constitute a A moving picture of the plateau basin.
1. Self-driving to Alak Lake, ice and snow, beautiful scenery all the way
This time I came to Dulan County, Haixi Prefecture by car, and I also came to the Alak Lake National Wetland Park. Alak Lake is also the biggest gain of my trip in Dulan. We drove all the way and encountered various breathtaking scenery on the road. Many of us have the impression that August and September are the best time to go to Qinghai. As everyone knows, Dulan in winter has a special charm, and its beauty is no less than that of August and September. This winter, let’s go to Arak Lake together. !
Alak Lake is located in Barong Township, Dulan County, with an average altitude of about 4,100 meters. It is the largest freshwater lake in Haixi Prefecture and has always maintained its original ecological natural scenery. The ecological structure of Alak Lake is relatively complete, and most of the rare species on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau are distributed. It is an ideal summer habitat for rare migratory birds including black-necked cranes. We saw a lot of wild animals on the road in winter, including wolves, deer, yaks and cute wild donkeys. We admire them from a distance, watching them run in the snow to their heart's content, the feeling of freedom is very refreshing.
Lake Arak can enjoy different beautiful scenery all year round, and there will be no regrets at any time. Lake Arak in winter has a moving and poignant beauty. It is pure white, and you can vaguely see the ice surface of the lake in the distance. The lonely pavilion and the boat seem to be waiting for the return of the master. A herd of adorable yaks brings some life to Lake Arak. Walking on the ice of Lake Arak is very comfortable. Although it is cold, you can still feel the charm of Lake Arak.
You must pay attention to safety when driving in the Alak Lake National Wetland Park, but our Wrangler self-driving team is very powerful, and they are very stable on the ice, because Alak Lake has been covered with thick ice, so our self-driving cars have started. Drift as much as you want, very exciting and enjoyable.
During the self-driving journey, we passed through the highlands in the eastern part of Kunlun Mountains at an altitude of nearly 5,000 meters. In winter, Kunlun Mountains, everything rests, and the blue sky and white snow blend with the vast mountains in the scenic area. Mountains are connected to mountains, and peaks are connected to peaks, which is very vast. The sky is blue, the mountains are winding and covered with silver. At that moment, I suddenly couldn't help lying in the snow, looking at the endless sky, feeling that time has slowed down.
2. Wildlife protection station: guarding the elves in the plateau
If you like or want to know more about wild animals, you can go to the Wildlife Protection Station in Dulan County. This wildlife protection station in Dulan County, Haixi was established spontaneously by the herdsmen here. You can imagine how serious they are. Treat these elves on the plateau seriously.
The Wildlife Protection Station is located in Gouli Township, Dulan County. Gouli Township has a unique geographical location. It is more than 4,300 meters above sea level and covers a variety of ecological environment types: mountains, rivers, lakes, etc., so it is very suitable for the survival and development of various creatures. Breeding, we saw deer, wild donkeys, wild horses and other wild animals on the spot. The herdsmen here told us that the plateau is not only what you see, but also has many kinds of rare species on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, so it is called "the paradise of wild animals".
Local friends said that the herdsmen here will rescue some injured wild animals. When these wild animals recover and have the ability to survive in the wild, they will be released into nature. Hearing such stories, I have to praise these herdsmen, because The altitude here is high and the transportation is inconvenient. One can imagine their true love for nature.
No wonder, the scenery here is very good, so these wild animals are willing to stay here. The blue sky, the magnificent snow-capped mountains, the herdsmen riding horses in the distance, the birds and the lovely elves on the ground together form a harmonious picture of nature. If you have the opportunity, come and feel the charm of the plateau!
Three: The mysterious nine-story demon tower, Dulan Internet celebrity attractions
I believe that many people have read many novels and movies about the nine-story demon tower, and when they came to Dulan County, Haixi Prefecture, they discovered that it has always existed, and it still remains mysterious. Even the "Tomb Raider Notes" is true. Fortunately, all the stolen cultural relics have been recovered. When you come to Dulan County, you must feel the mysterious charm of the nine-story demon tower. It has more stories than the movies.
The nine-story demon pagoda is located in Rehui Township, about 10 kilometers southeast of Chahanwusu Town, Dulan County, so this area is also called Rehui Tombs. This is not just a single tomb, but many cemeteries gathered together. It belongs to the large-scale Tubo tomb group in the early Tang Dynasty, and it is also the first Tubo tomb discovered in my country, with a total of more than 200 tombs. Most of the tombs are buried "by the mountains and facing the river", and they are buried together. There are mounds of earth, and some large-scale tombs also have sacrificial buildings on the tombs.
The Xuewei No. 1 tomb in the Shuhui tomb group is what everyone calls the "nine-story demon tower". It is the most spectacular tomb among the tombs, and the inspiration for the "nine-story demon tower" in the novel is also derived from this. What's interesting is that there are still some legends about this ancient tomb among the local Tibetans, who believe that it is a "high-rise building with monsters", so it is also called "nine-story demon building". The tomb belongs to the tomb of the Tuyuhun royal family in the early Tang Dynasty, and it is also the first Tuyuhun tomb discovered in my country. This place has always been mysterious, so it has been made into a movie several times.
Xuewei No. 1 tomb is known as the "Oriental Pyramid" because the tomb looks like a "gold" character from the front, and it is large in scale, majestic, and unique in tomb form, which is rare in archaeological excavations in my country. Precious silk fabrics, gold and silverware and other cultural relics were unearthed, as well as a large number of animal bones such as cattle, sheep, horses, and deer.
According to the exploration of archaeological experts, the Shuhui tombs are the largest and most preserved tombs in Qinghai from the late Northern Dynasty to the Tubo period of the Tang Dynasty. Because there are many very precious cultural relics inside, it has been protected by the state so far, waiting for more history to be excavated. If you are interested in the nine-story demon tower, you can come and learn the story behind it!
4. Dulan County Museum: Let Memories Be Protected
Dulan County in Haixi is a treasure city that I discovered during my trip to Qinghai. It has rich tourism resources, but if you want to know more about Dulan County, you must go to the Dulan County Museum. It is the only one in Dulan County. A comprehensive museum is a physical place for collecting, collecting collections and scientific research, and displaying the natural and human cultural heritage representing the current administrative region of Dulan.
The Dulan County Museum is divided into two halls, A and B, according to the theme. Hall A is very worth visiting. It mainly displays the historical relics unearthed in Dulan County, allowing you to understand Dulan in different periods. The first floor of the museum has a large area. It mainly displays the history and culture of Dulan in the form of exhibition boards and sand tables. On the first floor, you can see the distribution of ancient tombs, ruins, animals and plants, and mineral resources. There are documents explaining the "Nine-story Demon Tower". Friends who are interested in the Nine-story Demon Tower must listen carefully to the wonderful explanations given by the lecturers. The mysterious stories make people more curious and yearning for this place.
There are more than a thousand pieces in the collection. On the third floor, you can see precious historical relics such as pottery, wood, and stone. It mainly displays cultural relics from the historical period of Nomuhong Culture, Tuyuhun and Tubo Culture. I saw that the cultural relics are very delicate. Really can not help but sigh the wisdom of the ancients!
Every cultural relic in the museum has its own story, especially the treasure of the town hall, which can be understood in detail. Here you can slowly feel the charm of each cultural relic, and let you fully understand the history and culture of Dulan.
5. Dulan on the tip of the tongue
When you come to Dulan County, you must experience the local specialties. Because it is located in a plateau area, some animals and plants are very rare, so the food produced here is also very fresh and nutritious, especially beef and mutton, which are very delicious in various ways. Moreover, the mutton here is different from the mutton in other regions. It is not fishy at all, and many people can accept it. When the Spring Festival is coming, you can also send the special yak beef jerky to your friends.
This city not only has rich and diverse tourism resources, but also the food is worth tasting. These days of traveling in Dulan, I have tasted different food every day. I am most impressed by Kang potato and Gaoxiang soup. The potato is In fact, it is the potatoes we eat, but when they are cooked, they are very delicious. There is also Gaoxiang soup, which has a good appearance and tastes sweet. Come and taste it if you have a chance.
【postscript】
It was only when I went to Dulan County that I found out that there is such a treasure city in Qinghai, Haixi Prefecture. If you have a chance, take your favorite person to Dulan County by car. The tourism resources here are really rich: the Kunlun Mountains are mysterious and cold, the water of Alak Lake is deep and pure; there are also the mysterious "nine-story demon pagoda" on the banks of the Chahan Wusu River, etc., and countless ancient and mysterious existences make many people wonder about this city. Have something to look forward to... Exploring the South Silk Road•Traveling at Alak Lake, the Spring Festival is coming, let’s go with your favorite people!
