Qilian Mountains - China Travel

introduce

The Qilian Mountains are located on the border between the west of Gansu Province and the northeast of Qinghai Province in China. "Qilian" means heaven in the Huns language, so Qilian Mountains in the Huns language means Tianshan. Due to the flowing water from the melting snow on the top of the mountain, the oasis on the Gobi Gobi, such as Wuwei, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Jiuquan, etc. on the Hexi Corridor on the north side, opened up the connection between the inland and the Western Regions, and the Silk Road came into being. And so does culture. In the Qinghai area on the south side of the mountain, due to the barrier and preservation of humid air and rain by the Qilian Mountains, there are fertile areas with lush water and grass in Huzhu, Menyuan, and Qilian counties, and the beautiful Qinghai Lake also exists because of this. Qilian Mountain is one of the most important mountain ranges in Northwest China, and the most important landscapes and cultural relics in the Northwest are all related to the existence of Qilian Mountain.

The Qilian Mountains have a vast territory, connecting with the Altun Mountains at the west end and the Qinling Mountains and Liupan Mountains at the east end, with a length of more than 1,000 kilometers. Not counting the scenic spots created by Qilian Mountain, there are many scenic spots just for visiting Qilian Mountain, which are distributed in many areas of Gansu and Qinghai provinces.

must see tips

1. July-August is the best season to travel to Qilian Mountains. At this time, the greenery is abundant and the rape blossoms are in full bloom. It is a time of beautiful scenery.

2. The climate in the surrounding area of Qilian Mountain is changeable, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, and some places are relatively dry. It is necessary to prepare warm clothes and dustproof equipment.

老王1954

Standing on Jiayuguan, looking at the Qilian Mountains in the distance, the thousands of miles of mountains and rivers are really magnificent. The history of dynasties has changed, and the vast Qilian Mountains prairie is always prosperous here. It can wash away the noise and anxiety of the city. Good holy place!

Star(0) Reply

Travel_ing

Qilian Mountain seems to be God's pure golden ink splashed on the plains and mountains, blending with the surrounding grasslands, lakes, mountains and villages, attracting the attention of the world all the time. Witness its unique beauty with your own eyes.

Lyn 990929

The beauty of Qilian Mountain lies in its beautiful mountains and clear waters, and even more beautiful in its strange peaks and clouds. "After a few days of evening rain and morning clouds, people's clothes are wet like silk and fog." Qilian Mountain in autumn often rains at night. In the early morning, the thick clouds and thick fog wrap around the mountainside like strands of silver filaments, and suddenly turn into billowing green smoke, flowing among the mountains. Inadvertently, it will slide across your cheeks and fall into your heart, immersive, like a dream. The sky cleared and the dense fog between the mountains disappeared without a trace. In the dark blue sky, there were white clouds in different shapes, which complemented the green grassland and the herds of cattle and sheep. It was unique to the plateau. grassland scenery.

南丰映云阿叔

The Qilian Mountains prairie is really beautiful, and it is a place that I want to go again.

杏子满-叶

It is recommended to charter a car for traveling in Qilian. Back then, I chose a Hui boy’s #朱尔山#-Ami Dongsuo’s guide and chartered car service, which made our trip to Qilian so far memorable! Next time, in mid-July, I will go to Qinghai again! Take the Xining-Datong-Qilian line! On the sixth day of June, you can catch up with Datong's Flower Festival by the way! 👍

M23****3505

The Qilian Mountains in winter are covered with heavy snow, step by step