Bayin River

　　Introduction     Bayin River, in Mongolian, means “the river of happiness.” The Bayin River runs through the urban area of Delingha, and is the largest river in the region, often referred to as the “mother river” of the area. It originates from the north side of the Qaidam Basin, passes through numerous valleys and mountain ranges such as the Dabuxun Salt Lake, the Keluke Lake, and the Qinghai Lake, and finally flows out of the Shaliuhe Gorge over 200 kilometers away. It selflessly nurtures the various ethnic groups who have lived here for generations, and it is precisely because of its presence that this desert city has its vitality. Standing on Baishu Mountain and looking down at the city, the town lies within the forest, the water winds through the woods, and the Bayin River resembles a stream in a forest, while people seem like spirits dwelling between the woods and the water.    

　　 Delingha, Qinghai