Kunlun Mountain

　　   Kunlun Mountain is known as the “Ancestor of All Mountains,” famed worldwide for its towering and majestic presence. Countless beautiful and magical legends and myths have been passed down through the ages, originating from Kunlun. Ancient tales such as Kuafu Chasing the Sun, the Yellow Emperor Consuming and Casting Jade, and the Candle Dragon Illuminating the Nine Suns all stem from Kunlun. Throughout history, numerous historical events and literati have been captivated by Kunlun, and many things have been named after it. The famous poet Qu Yuan wrote in his “Nine Songs · River God”: “I roamed with you on the winding heights, where gusts rose and billows clashed. I rode a water-cart with lotus-canopy, drawn by two dragons and flanked by hornless dragons. Ascending Kunlun, I looked back—my heart soared, vast and unrestrained.” This expressed his longing for Kunlun, further arousing great interest and awe for the mountain in later generations. A one-day tour of the beautiful Kunlun Mountain within Yutian County allows you to admire quaint highland villages, simple highland families, and enjoy the stunning snow-capped mountains and grasslands, Guanyin Platform, well-preserved volcanic cones, glaciers, and alpine lakes. Walking along the winding and rugged mountain paths gives you the feeling of traveling through clouds and mists, with sheer cliffs beneath your feet, creating a sense of mystery and wonder. It offers a truly uplifting experience of standing atop Kunlun, holding the blue sky above, and feeling as if you're connecting heaven and earth. By the end of the one-day tour, every visitor is left with the sentiment that “After seeing Kunlun, no other mountain compares.”

　　   Song of the River God · I roamed with you on the winding heights,

　　   where gusts rose and billows clashed. I rode a water-cart with lotus-canopy, drawn by two dragons and flanked by hornless dragons. Ascending Kunlun, I looked back—my heart soared, vast and unrestrained.

　　   The upper source of the Keriya River in Yutian is formed by two transversely arranged mountain ranges in the central section of the Kunlun Mountains. The Keriya River flows through them, dividing the area into eastern and western sections. This region is a geologically intense uplift zone and source area, with numerous volcanic activities from the 4th century, similar to those in the adjacent Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

　　   On May 27, 1951, a volcano south of Pulishan in Yutian County erupted, becoming the youngest volcano crater in China. Due to geological tectonic movements, the mountains at the source

　　   are covered with snow all year round, with many peaks exceeding an altitude of 6,500 meters. Qiongmozitashan stands as high as 6,920 meters, and mountain ranges above 5,500 meters are covered with ice and snow zones. The massive Wusitengge Mountain range has 296 large and small glaciers. Between the mountain ranges lie two relatively large intermontane basins: the Wulayin Basin and the Wuluke Basin. Within these basins are several alpine lakes, and to the west of the lake clusters are snow-capped mountains towering year-round, with thousands of crystal-clear ice pillars standing majestically—a scene of grandeur. This is the world’s one-of-a-kind destination that combines alpine lakes, glaciers, and volcanoes, captivating explorers from both China and abroad.

　　   It is a truly unique and spectacular place.