Distribution map of 15 famous mountains in Gansu - observe the pattern of famous mountains and understand the names of famous mountains
Gansu is located at the intersection of three major plateaus: the Loess Plateau, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Inner Mongolia Plateau. The terrain is complex, with criss-crossing mountains and widely varying altitudes, including mountains, basins, plains, deserts and Gobis. In other words, it is a mountainous plateau landform. The complex topography and climatic conditions have given birth to mountains of different shapes. These mountains are either towering, graceful, graceful, with various postures, strange shapes, or covered with snow all year round.
Gansu has many mountains, including many famous mountains. This article organizes the 15 famous mountains in Gansu Province into a map to show their geographical distribution pattern. In terms of distribution, more famous mountains in Gansu are clustered in southern Gansu. Nourished by a warm and humid climate, the mountains in the south are famous for their beauty. Along the Hexi Corridor to the west, affected by the alpine and arid climate, the mountains in the north are mostly known for their ice and snow or strange features.
The most famous mountain in Gansu is Qilian. The Qilian Mountains, also known as the "Tianshan Mountains", have been the source of life nurturing the Hexi Corridor since ancient times. "Mountains are the source of water" - the Qilian Mountains are the birthplace of inland rivers such as the Shule River, the Heihe River, and the Shiyang River, providing a steady stream of vitality for the Hexi Corridor. The Qilian Mountains are also an important ecological barrier in western my country. Under its protection, the Hexi Corridor has formed oasis cities and created the Silk Road, a channel for exchanges between Eastern and Western civilizations.
Dunhuang Mingsha Mountain is made entirely of fine sand. The sand peaks are undulating and golden, just like a golden mountain, as soft as silk and satin, and as quiet as a girl. Under the sun, the sand ridges are corrugated, and the yellow waves are rolling, with alternating light and dark, and distinct layers. When strong winds blow, the sand mountains will make a huge sound. When the breeze blows, they resemble orchestral strings and bamboos, hence the name Mingsha Mountain.
Yanzhi Mountain is famous in China probably because of the quatrain "Although I live in Yanzhi Mountain, I can't go back to the snow and cold" left here by the poet Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty. Yanzhi Mountain has been rich in water and grass since ancient times. The mountainous area has many mountains, dense pine forests and beautiful scenery. Climb high and look into the distance, you will see forests, seas, pines, and endless blue waves on the mountains; ravines and clear springs are crisscrossed at the foot of the mountains; in the hinterland, wild animals such as deer, deer, badgers and sheep can be seen; both sides of the canyon are steep and straight, with strange rocks and rocks. In autumn, the mountain dandelions blooming on the cliffs are a brilliant red, competing for beauty and beauty. The sun rises at dawn, the clouds are steaming and the clouds are bright, the mist is misty, and the weather is diverse, so it is called "Little Huangshan".
"A mountain is not high, it is famous if it has immortals." Kongtong Mountain has been known as "the first Taoist mountain in China" since ancient times. Legend has it that the Yellow Emperor once visited Kongtong Mountain to inquire about it; Emperor Qin and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty visited it in admiration; Sima Qian, Du Fu, Bai Juyi and other literati wrote many praises about it. Kongtong Mountain combines strange and beautiful natural landscapes and simple and exquisite cultural landscapes. The majestic peaks and steep cliffs look like miraculous craftsmanship. The vast forest sea and the smoke and fog are like a misty fairyland. The high gorges and flat lakes make the water and sky the same color. It has the charm of Lijiang River. It not only has the majesty of the mountains in the north, but also has the beauty of the scenery in the south. It is known as "the first mountain in the West", "the wonder of Xizhen" and "the most beautiful mountain in the world".
Maiji Mountain is named after its shape resembling a stack of wheat and is famous for its grottoes. The Maijishan Grottoes were excavated during the Post-Qin period of the Sixteen Kingdoms. After continuous excavation and reconstruction in more than 10 dynasties, including the Northern Wei, Western Wei, Northern Zhou, Sui and Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing, it became the second largest cave after Dunhuang and Mogao. It is the second largest art treasure cave in my country, with 194 existing caves, more than 7,800 clay sculptures and stone sculptures, more than 1,000 square meters of murals, and 8 cliff pavilions. It is famous both at home and abroad for its exquisite clay sculpture art, and is known as the "Oriental Art Sculpture Museum" ", is an artistic wonder on the ancient Silk Road. Together with the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, the Yungang Grottoes in Shanxi, and the Longmen Grottoes in Henan, it is known as the four major grottoes in China. The Maijishan Grottoes are unique in their unique clay sculpture art.
Jifeng Mountain in Chengxian County is famous for its solitary peak, shaped like a chicken head, lush trees, and many mountains. It is famous in Longnan. With beautiful peaks, beautiful waters and strange caves, it is known as "the first mountain in Longnan and the first scenery in Huicheng" and is well-known in the three provinces of Shaanxi, Gansu and Sichuan. Standing on the top of the main peak and looking far away, you can have a panoramic view of every peak. The palaces and pavilions that are getting lower and lower are dotted here and there. Looking at Jifeng Mountain on a foggy day, it is even more strange. In the endless sea of clouds, only the top of Meiluo Peak and the Samantabhadra Hall standing quietly on the top of Jifeng Mountain are exposed. The peaks among them have sunk to the bottom of the sea of clouds. , occasionally floating out the faint ridge and the blurred phantom of the mountain temple on the ridge.
Shoulu Mountain is located at the junction of Gansu, Mongolia and Ningxia provinces. It is located in the transition zone between the Tengger Desert and the Loess Plateau. It is surrounded by desert and enjoys the reputation of "Desert Green Island". Here everything revives and is full of vitality in spring; in summer, the mountains are green and the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant; in autumn, the forests are colorful and colorful; in winter, it is covered with snow and silver. When you climb to the top of the mountain, you will see clouds and mist lingering, and the fragrance of wild flowers. It feels like "climbing the ladder to heaven, walking on the cloud road, and entering a fairyland". It is a green treasure place for summer escape, leisure and vacation.
Xinglong Mountain was named "Qiyun Mountain" in ancient times because "there are always endless white clouds". It is famous all over the world because of "Qiyun Notes" written by Liu Yiming, a Taoist in the Qing Dynasty. It has always been known as "Longshang Scenic Spot" "It is known as "the first famous mountain in Longyou". During the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, it was renamed "Xinglong Mountain" with the meaning of revival. The main peak of Xinglong Mountain is composed of two east and west peaks. The east peak "Xinglong" is 2400 meters above sea level, and the west peak "Qiyun" is 2500 meters above sea level.
Taizi Mountain was known as Taizhi Mountain and Lugu Mountain in ancient times. It is the natural dividing line between Xiahe County and Linxia Prefecture. The scenery of Mount Taizi is spectacular, with majestic mountains, protruding peaks, reaching into the clouds, and covered with white snow. Just as Wang Hong of the Qing Dynasty said in a poem: "The cold snow has accumulated over the years, and the peaks are high and white clouds. The sky is as far as Kunlun in the northwest, and the momentum is connected." Qinhua is low in the southeast. "
The peaks of Lianhua Mountain are beautiful, the landscape is like lotus petals, the peak is high, just like a lotus stamen, the whole mountain is shrouded in mist, and the green sea is like a blooming "lotus". Blooming among the green waves, one can't help but marvel at the miraculous craftsmanship of nature. The mountains are as majestic as Mount Tai, as dangerous as Mount Hua, as strange as Mount Huang, as beautiful as Mount Lu, as quiet as Qingcheng, and as beautiful as Emei. Among Tibetans, Lotus Mountain is also known as "Baima Mountain" and "Gongde Mountain". Since ancient times, there has been a constant stream of people praying for rain and making wishes, and it is respected as a "holy land" by Tibetans.
The Guiqing Mountain in Zhang County is a limestone area with numerous peaks and strange rocks like clouds. It was called "Guiqing Wonderland" in ancient times. The mountain is dotted with strange peaks, with hundreds of streams, trees blocking out the sun, and waterfalls. It is home to a variety of rare birds and animals, and there are numerous cultural and historical sites. It is the most beautiful landscape and scenic spot on the Loess Plateau in Longzhong, and is known as the "Longzhong City". Xiaohuashan".
Zhagana Mountain is a complete natural "Stone City", known as the "Palace of the King of Hell". Because it looks like a large-scale palace and a complete ancient city built on natural rock walls. To the north is the majestic, majestic and dazzling stone peak of Guanggai Mountain, which was called "Shijing Mountain" in ancient times. It is named because the gray-white rocks are easy to reflect light; to the east is the handsome rock wall that rises into the sky and is shrouded in clouds and mist; to the south Two stone peaks rise from the ground, confronting each other and forming a stone gate; further south to the Dongwa and Naga areas, cliffs stand, clear streams rise and fall, and the water grinds and flywheels, flowing endlessly.
Ziwu Ridge was called "Qiao Mountain" before the Tang Dynasty. Legend has it that the ancient Xuanyuan Huangdi clan originated from Ziwu Ridge (Qiao Mountain) and the upper reaches of the Beiluo River. Later, it gradually grew stronger and occupied Guanzhong and the Central Plains. . It lies across the Loess Plateau, with majestic mountains, beautiful and pleasant scenery, many historical relics, and rich cultural landscapes. It can be called a natural park in Longshang.
Jiayuguan Guigaishan comes from a folk legend. According to legend, a long time ago, the snow water flowing down from the Qilian Mountains continuously merged into the Beida River, which passed through the wasteland in the middle of the Hexi Corridor, watering the fertile fields in that area and nurturing the people of all ethnic groups there. One day, a ghost spirit turned into a strange old man and tried to block the Beida River with a bag of gravel and sand. He spread the gravel and sand into hills and mountains, hoping to knock down the mountains and block the Beida River. At this time, there was a sudden strong wind, lightning and thunder, and the Jade Emperor sent the God of Thunder to kill the old man. Immediately where he died, a hill rose up, shaped like a turtle. This is now "Guigai Mountain".
Wudang Mountain in the north of Jinchang, also known as Jinshan, was once an important place for Taoism and Buddhist culture in the Ming and Qing dynasties. There are especially many Taoist buildings in the mountain. From bottom to top, the mountain is dotted with antique buildings of different styles, simple and elegant, connected by 1,100 steps. There are cigarette smoke and bells and chimes. On the mountainside, pine and cypress trees grow. In the mountains, the torrent after the rain releases a thousand feet. , quite a bit like "the water from the Yellow River comes up from the sky". There are also "Beishan Crouching Lions" of various shapes living in seclusion there; at the foot of the mountain, the Jinchuan River meanders from west to east. The crystal clear water is like a white jade belt, winding through the park, rushing and flowing into the Jinchuan Gorge reservoir.