White Mountain

　　    Introduction     White Mountain is situated in Huaitoutala Township, over 40 kilometers southwest of Delingha City, the capital of Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province. It is the most prominent peak in the northeastern area of Tosu Lake. With a distinct silhouette, it resembles a pyramid when viewed from afar, giving off an air of mystery. From the side, it looks like a gorilla sitting and gazing at the blue lake, while from the front, it presents as a cuesta, with steep cliffs standing over 200 meters high along the lakeshore. The mountain is surrounded on all sides by deserts and swamps, with sand ridges and Gobi landscapes scattered throughout.

　　    To the southwest of White Mountain lie two plateau lakes like radiant pearls set in the landscape — one is called Tosu Lake and the other is Keluke Lake. Though connected by the flow of the Bayin River, the waters of the two lakes remain distinctly different in quality. The alleged alien site and the controversial mysterious iron pipe-like objects are located in caves at the foot of White Mountain. Nearby stands China’s renowned astronomical observatory — the Purple Mountain Observatory.

　　     Delingha, Qinghai