Longshan Site Located on the northern mountain of Kaluzui Village, Shenzhong Township, Huangyuan County, the locals call this mountain Longshan or Danjin Ridge. Because there is an Obo (a Tibetan pile of stones for worship) built here, it is also commonly known as Obo Terrace. Additionally, as it lies at the northern edge of Kaluzui Village at the mouth where the Shenzhong River flows into the Huangshui River, it is also called Kaluzuizi. The site is situated at the end of the mountain ridge, covering an area of approximately 40×150 meters, with black soil…
The Ancient City of Danggar in Huangyuan, Qinghai, is known as the "Throat of the Sea and Tibet" and the "Tea-Horse Trade Capital." Danggar is a Mongolian transliteration of the Tibetan word "Dongke," meaning "white conch shell." Located on the north bank of the Yellow River, by the shores of Xihai (West Sea), at the source of the Huangshui River, it lies 40 kilometers from Xining. Here, the Loess Plateau meets the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, where farming culture intersects with grassland...
The former Danggar, now known as Huangyuan, is located on the eastern shore of the famous Qinghai Lake and covers an area of 250,000 square meters. Since ancient times, Danggar has served as the gateway to the Mongolian and Tibetan pastoral areas. Historically, it was referred to as “the strategic stronghold of the Tang-Tibet Ancient Road and the crucial junction of the Silk Auxiliary Route,” and was known as the “Throat of the Sea and Tibet.” The ancient town of Danggar was first built...
Introduction The Sanjiangyuan region is located in southern Qinghai Province, bordering the Tibet Autonomous Region to the southwest, Sichuan Province to the east, and the cities of Golmud and Dulan in Qinghai Province to the north. The total area of the Sanjiangyuan Reserve is over 316,000 square kilometers, accounting for 32.7% of Qinghai Province’s total land area. The Sanjiangyuan Nature Reserv…
The ruins of the Leiwuqi Temple are located in Youmei Village, Jiaduo Township, Zaduo County. Dating back to the Yuan Dynasty, they are categorized as ancient architectural ruins. On July 13, 2018, the ruins were included in the third batch of Zaduo County-level Cultural Heritage Protection Units. …
Princess Wencheng's Temporary Palace in Waligou is located in Bama Village, Jiaduo Township, Zaduo County. It dates back to the Tang Dynasty and is classified as an ancient architectural ruin. The site is recognized as one of the third batch of county-level cultural heritage protection units in Zaduo County. …
In Tibetan, it means "auspicious water source," located on the Zanarong Grassland at an altitude of over 5,200 meters in Zaduo County, Yushu Prefecture. Numerous small streams from the surrounding mountains flow down through ice-carved gullies, converging toward Qungo Zhaxi Beach in the central part of the grassland. These streams wind around more than 30 lakes of varying sizes on the beach...
Introduction The Lancang River is a major Asian river that flows through six countries and is the fifth longest river in China. It originates from the Gongzemuza Snow Mountain at the northern foot of the Tanggula Mountains in Qinghai. The headwaters section is called the Zaqu, flowing from northwest to southeast. Near Chamdo in eastern Tibet, it merges with the Angqu and is then called the Lancang River. After passing through Yanjing, it enters Deqen in Yunnan, gradually turning its course toward…
Introduction The Yangtze River is 6,380 kilometers long, making it the third longest river in the world. Its source is located at the Geladandong Glacier Peak, the main peak of the Tanggula Mountain Range in southern Qinghai Province. In 1979, it was discovered that the true source of the Yangtze River is the Tuotuo River. The scenery at the source of the Yangtze River is spectacular, featuring snow-capped mountains and glaciers, vast grasslands, and the reflections of blue skies and white clouds in the river water…
Princess Jin Cheng’s Palace in Bayang is located in Zhage Village, Sahuteng Town, Zaduo County. Dating back to the Tang Dynasty, it is categorized as an ancient architectural site. On July 13, 2018, it was included in the third batch of county-level cultural heritage protection units in Zaduo County. …
Princess Jincheng's Temporary Palace in Zhage is located in Zhage Village, Sahuteng Town, Zaduo County. It dates back to the Tang Dynasty and is categorized as an ancient architectural ruin. On July 13, 2018, it was included in the third batch of county-level cultural heritage protection units of Zaduo County. …
The Zhongba Qieqing King Hand-Painted Stone Carving Site is located in Zangga Village, Jiaduo Township, Zaduo County. It dates back to the Tang Dynasty and is classified as an ancient site. On July 13, 2018, it was included in the third batch of county-level cultural heritage protection units of Zaduo County. …
Gegergama Yijie Hermitage Cave 2 is located in Myun Township, Zadoi County. It dates back to the Qing Dynasty and is categorized as an ancient site. On July 13, 2018, Gegergama Yijie Hermitage Cave 2 was included in the third batch of Zadoi County-level Cultural Heritage Protection Units. …
Gegi Gama Yijie Hermitage Cave 1 is located in Duojia Village, Ado Township, Zaduo County. Dating back to the Qing Dynasty, it is classified as an ancient site. On July 13, 2018, Gegi Gama Yijie Hermitage Cave 1 was included in the third batch of Zaduo County-level Cultural Heritage Protection Units. …
The Ancient Tomb Site of Geji Gama Yijie is located in Duojia Village, Ado Township, Zaduo County. It dates back to the Qing Dynasty and is classified as an ancient tomb site. On July 13, 2018, it was included in the third batch of county-level cultural heritage protection units of Zaduo County. …
The Ruins of the Bon Religion Temple in Nairesina are located in Zhage Village, Sahuteng Town, Zaduo County. Dating back to the Yuan Dynasty, they are classified as ancient architectural ruins. On July 13, 2018, the site was included in the third batch of county-level cultural heritage protection units of Zaduo County. …
Bayiyong Fort is located in Niandu Village, Angsai Township, Zaduo County, dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is classified as an ancient architectural ruin. On July 13, 2018, Bayiyong Fort was included in the third batch of county-level cultural heritage protection units in Zaduo County. …
Zhongba Baitong (the Short Monk)'s Meditation Cave 3 is located at Zhuo'ai Chazha in Bama Village, Jiaduo Township, Zaduo County. It dates back to the Yuan Dynasty and is categorized as an ancient site. On July 13, 2018, it was included in the third batch of Zaduo County-level Cultural Heritage Protection Units. …
Zhongba Baitong (the Short Monk)'s Meditation Cave is located on Zhaji Mountain in Jinai Village, Ado Township, Zaduo County. It dates back to the Yuan Dynasty and is classified as an ancient site. On July 13, 2018, it was included in the third batch of Zaduo County-level Cultural Relics Protection Units. …
The Qieshi Lotus Stone Carvings Site of Zhongba Qieqing is located in Duo Xiao Village, Sulu Township, Zaduo County. It dates back to the Tang Dynasty and is classified as an ancient site. On July 13, 2018, it was included in the third batch of county-level cultural heritage protection units of Zaduo County. …