Taizi Mountain Scenic Area

　　    Taizi Mountain towers high into the clouds and can be seen from hundreds of miles away. In spring, autumn, and winter, its peaks are covered with snow, and even in summer, the white rocks at the summit lead people to believe there is still snow. Hence the saying, “The lofty Taizi Mountain is capped with snow.”

　　    Due to its exposed bedrock, Taizi Mountain was also known as "Bare Bone Mountain" in ancient times. It is recorded as "White Stone Mountain" and "Snow Mountain" in both the *Commentary on the Water Classic* and the *Gansu General Annals*. Within the territory of Hezuo City, Taizi Mountain has several peaks of varying sizes, stretching from west to east: Dengbo Mountain at 3,368 meters, Gong Taizi Mountain at 4,162 meters, Mu Taizi Mountain at 4,332 meters, ZhuZui Mountain at 4,304 meters, and XiuJike Mountain at 3,756 meters.

　　    The mountain range extends eastward into the areas of Zhuoni and Lintan. Due to the high altitude of its peaks, very few people have reached the summits. Those who have attempted it have either gone missing or fallen ill due to the harsh conditions, such as miasma. As a result, Taizi Mountain remains a virgin destination for modern mountaineering and exploration.

　　    The Taizi Mountain area is covered with dense forests. Surrounding the woodland is an expansive alpine meadow pasture dotted with tents and scattered cattle and sheep like pearls, presenting a serene and peaceful scene.