The wind-eroded mountain landscape of Ashigou Gorge

The wind-eroded mountain landscape of Ashigou Gorge

The wind-eroded mountain landscape of Ashigou Gorge

The wind-eroded mountain landscape of Ashigou Gorge is located in Ashigou Canyon, on the northern bank of the Yellow River, 34 kilometers from the county town. The narrow valley begins beneath the cliffs of Yangjuanwan and is traversed by a river that winds like a silver ribbon. Towering mountains rise on the west side, some fiery red, others deep indigo. Over hundreds of millions of years, the cliffs have been eroded by wind into various shapes—some resembling the weather-beaten faces of elderly people, others like the whiskers, horns, and noses of dragons, each with its own unique form and charm. Coupled with the howling gorge winds and the roaring river, the scenery is majestic. A breathtaking view awaits those who look out over the landscape. Vehicles come and go, year after year. Guid County enjoys convenient transportation and boasts five major advantageous resources: agriculture, animal husbandry, hydropower, forestry, and tourism. The thousand-fold beauty of the Danxia [red cliffs] welcomes all with open arms, inviting friends and business partners from all directions to invest and develop.