The Scenic Site of Angu Gongbei

　　The Scenic Site of Angu Gongbei is located at the top of the cliff on the southern bank of the lower reaches of the Gongbo Gorge. Legend has it that this sacred place is where a revered Islamic sage once appeared. Nestled at the foot of Yuangu Mountain, surrounded by lush pine and cypress trees, it consists of a reception garden, a mosque, a meditation hall at the mountain peak, and the Eight Trigrams Pavilion. The tranquil environment resembles a paradise on earth. The site is mainly frequented by followers from the Sala, Hui, and Tibetan communities across five northwestern provinces. There is a narrow passage about 10 meters long formed between two mountains, which only allows one person to pass through at a time. Legend says that only those of pure heart can get through. Pilgrims have to climb sheer cliffs and iron chains to reach the site. Below the Eight Trigrams Pavilion lies the Yellow River, surging beneath towering cliffs, flowing eastward like a jade-green ribbon. It is a rare and remarkable tourist destination. A poem describing the scenic wonders of Gongbei goes as follows:

　　Emerald and golden hues, butterflies fluttering, bees bustling. In the serene depths, a courtyard lies, moonlit grand gates open to a celestial garden. Murmuring streams and clear springs, dew glistening on fragrant grass, towering cliffs piercing the sky. The iron chain path is treacherous, but devotion paves the way. Before the meditation hall, reflect on good and evil; through the narrow crevice, discern loyalty and deceit. Pines form bonds, ancient cypresses coil like dragons, dragon-headed carvings rise high, locking into the heavens. Chimeric ornaments spread wide, overlooking the abyss. At the Eight Trigrams Pavilion, a sacred trace once appeared, while the surging waves of the Yellow River forever crash upon stone clusters.