The history and culture of Yeliguan National Forest Park

Yeliguan National Forest Park was established with the approval of the State Forestry Administration in Document No. 274 (2002) of the Forestry Administration, and is affiliated to the Taohe Forestry Bureau of the Bailongjiang Forestry Administration.

The total area of ??the park is 79,400 hectares, with a forest coverage rate of 63%.

Located on the northeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, in the fold zone transitioning to the Loess Plateau, it is a dazzling and bright pearl in the state-owned forest area in the transition zone between the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Loess Plateau in the west of the motherland.

The altitude of the park is between 2100 and 4100 meters, with an average annual temperature of 5.9°C. The climate is humid, there is no heat in summer, and it is refreshing and pleasant.

It is connected to the Lianhua Mountain Nature Reserve in the east; to the Meiwu Grassland in Xiahe County to the west; to the north it is adjacent to Hezheng and Kangle Counties; to the south it is connected to Yangsha Township in Lintan County and Qiagai Township in Zhuoni County.

There are 5 townships in Lintan and Zhuoni counties, 24 administrative villages, 118 natural villages, and more than 2,500 households in the park, including Han, Tibetan, Hui and Tu nationalities. ***More than 14,000 people.

The park is 174 kilometers away from the provincial capital Lanzhou City, and the transportation conditions are relatively convenient.

According to the plan, the park is divided into five major scenic spots, namely Dongxia, Yehai, Xiangzigou, Heihe, and Xixia. There are more than 270 natural and cultural landscapes.

The Dongxia Scenic Area is a place where natural landscapes and cultural landscapes complement each other.

There is a ten-mile long gorge with two mountains confronting each other and thousands of cliffs; there is the country's largest 5-kilometer natural reclining Buddha; and there is a 100-meter-high "Life Cliff" with lifelike images that resemble male and female genitals.

In addition, there are Feilaishi, Laohukou, "Equan" waterfall, Phoenix Mountain, red bamboo stone forest, "Wheat Ji" and Qingyagou cave natural landscape.

The cultural landscape includes the Gannan Peasant Uprising Martyrs Cemetery and several ancient castles remaining from the Ming Dynasty.

Yehai Scenic Area has first-class water landscape and unique Danxia landform.

Yehai has a circumference of 20 kilometers and a water area of ??1.2 square kilometers. It has ripples of blue waves in summer and autumn, and ice patterns in winter and spring.

Red cliffs stand on both sides of the Red Cliff Valley, with protruding stalagmites on Jianfeng Peak, caves and holes everywhere, and splashing springs and waterfalls.

In addition, there are also natural landscapes such as Chang Ye’s Horse Drinking Spring, Imperial Cliff, Four Screens, Five Lions Guarding the City, Demon Cave, and Demon Spring.

Huangnuzi Scenic Area with rich forest landscape.

There are undulating mountains and a vast forest sea as far as the eye can see; there is a 5,800-meter-long wooden plank road in the forest, more than 1,000 meters of granite stone steps, 10 antique pavilions, and 3 lovers' places. There are wooden houses and forest oxygen bars; there are also Yingcui Lake, wild animal farms, Flying Eagle Cliff, three-fold 100-meter waterfall, blooming stone lotus, divine frog carrying pine trees, jade eggs and greenery, etc.

Heihe Scenic Area with numerous dangerous gorges, Jianfeng and stalagmites.

There are the beautiful sister peaks of Taihegou, the deafening 100-meter waterfall, the green Zhagaliang grassland and the vast expanse of blue ocean forest.

There are Baishi Mountain and Dalingshan Mountains that look like jade dragons and green pythons soaring, Shicheng Tower Forest with many strange rocks, and Huangyang Beach with an area of ??10,000 acres.

Heihegou has closed double peaks, a thin line of sky with thousands of cliffs, and underground rivers with no water flow; there are green bamboos, graceful poplars, and vast jungles covered with pines and cypresses.

The Xixia Scenic Area is inlaid with Tibetan monasteries and ancient temples.

Kangduo Basin; there are stone walls standing against each other, the gorge is like a line of blue sky, and the five-level 100-meter waterfall pours down. The Kangduo Gorge is located in the Elephant Trunk Mountain, Shishi Mountain, and Maiji Mountain on the way; there is green grass, an area of ??30,000 hectares, The Kaweiliang grassland is full of yellow sheep foraging and running around, and clouds of cattle, sheep, mules and horses.

There are more than ten flower venues in Taozhou, Lianhuashan and Hezhou in the park.

Every year, more than 100,000 people from Tibetan, Han, Hui and Tujia ethnic groups sing and sing to each other in different places.

Various cultures such as farming, food, religious beliefs, residential buildings, clothing and entertainment of the Tibetan, Han, Hui and Tujia ethnic groups, 3 Han temple fairs, and 1 Gongbei site for Hajj worship, every year More than 100,000 people of all ethnic groups held religious sacrificial activities.

There are more than 1,300 species of higher plants in 122 families, 443 genera and 122 families.

There are national first-level protected plants such as single-leaf clover.

There are 251 species of wild animals, including 151 species of birds.

There are national first-level protected animals such as snow leopard, forest musk deer, and sika deer.

Forest Park is a grand view garden with rich national history and culture. There are descendants of the ancient Tyuhun tribe here; there are colorful folk customs; there are famous monks.

The Tibetan Buddhist Shaowa Temple, Kangduo Temple and Doma Temple were founded by Sang Nanjie in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

This is also the birthplace of the Gannan Peasant Uprising. There is a cemetery of uprising martyrs, monuments and pavilions for tourists to pay their respects.

Yeliguan National Forest Park is a mysterious station on the "Tang-Tibet Ancient Road" and "Tea-Horse Ancient Road", the treasure house of Chinese national culture. It is another information-rich park in the transition zone on the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The Geological Museum is a natural animal and plant paradise where the ecological environment of the upper reaches of the Yellow River maintains its original appearance.

It is not only a scenic eco-tourism resort; it is also the main water source conservation base of the upper reaches of the Yellow River and a demonstration base for scientific research activities on geology and mineral resources, flora and fauna, folk customs, and Buddhist culture.

The Forest Park established a management committee in 2002, which consists of offices, reception departments, art troupes, infrastructure departments, tour guide reception departments and other institutions. It currently has 310 employees.

In the five years since its establishment, *** has invested more than 150 million yuan in infrastructure construction, of which more than 38 million yuan has been raised by employees.

***The construction of 20 kilometers of highways, six hotels (hotels) and other infrastructure and cultural packaging of tourist attractions have been completed.

In terms of capital investment, the whole team worked together, spared no effort, and went all out. We did our best to achieve practical results.

Under the leadership of the Taohe Forestry Bureau and after five years of hard work, the Forest Park has more than 1,000 accommodation beds and a daily reception capacity of more than 1,500 diners.

The scenic area has smooth roads, beautiful scenery, safety and comfort, and considerate services. It has formed a one-stop tourism service system for food, accommodation, travel, and entertainment.