Magic Realm Lotus Leaf Ze

In August this year, I visited the Lotus Leaf Ze Scenic Area, which is located in the southeastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, situated between Aba County in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province and Jiuzhi County and Banma County in Qinghai Province, with a total area of about 800 square kilometers, of which about 500 square kilometers are within Aba, Sichuan. This is a natural scenic area mainly featuring peculiar peaks and rocks, glacial relics, and alpine lakes, known as the 'Eighth of the Ten Great Sacred Mountains in the Tibetan Area' and 'The First of the Sacred Mountains in the Amdo Region.' In Tibetan, Lotus Leaf Ze means 'The Dignified Jade Peak,' and it is a sacred mountain worshipped by the local Tibetans. Legend has it that this place was the ancient battlefield of King Gesar's conquests and the back garden of the gods, full of mysterious charm. The stone mountains in the scenic area are magnificent and spectacular, shrouded in mist. From west to east, there are three large valleys, each ending with a highland lake. The lake water is crystal clear, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and grasslands, making it an excellent spot for watching the sunrise and sunset.