Zhuo'er Mountain

Basic Information - Location: Babao Town, Qilian County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province - Landform: Danxia landform, composed of red sandstone and conglomerate - Altitude: Average altitude of about 3,100–3,400 m - Opening hours: Apr 20–Oct 31: 8:00 am–6:00 pm; Nov 1–Apr 19: 9:00 am–5:00 pm - Admission: Group tickets from CNY 30; peak season tickets around CNY 80 per person (including CNY 20 sightseeing bus ticket) Transportation - Self-driving: From Xining, take National Highway 227 to Ebao Town, then take the Eqi Highway to Zhuo'er Mountain - Public transportation: Take a bus from Xining Bus Terminal to Qilian County, then transfer to a local vehicle to Zhuo'er Mountain Accommodation There are several hotels, farmhouses, and homestays near the scenic area. You can also stay at a hotel in Qilian County. Food Try local specialties such as hand-pulled mutton, zanba, lamb skewers, yak jerky, and qingke barley wine. Tour Route - Tourist Service Center → Eye of Heaven → Ethnic Unity and Harmony Tower - After entering the scenic area, take a shuttle bus to the viewing platform to enjoy the panoramic view, then walk along the trail to explore the Danxia landform and Red Stone Beach. Recommended Attractions - Eye of Heaven: Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Qilian from afar - Ethnic Unity and Harmony Tower: A landmark building in the scenic area - Danxia Landform: Red rocks weathered and eroded into various shapes - Red Stone Beach: Red stones contrast sharply with green vegetation - Tianqiao Temple: A Tibetan Buddhist temple at the top of Zhuo'er Mountain Reminders - High-altitude area, beware of altitude sickness, and prepare altitude sickness medication in advance - The climate is changeable, and the temperature difference between day and night is large, so prepare warm clothes and sunscreen - Follow the scenic area regulations, and do not climb areas that are not open