Introduction: What are the tourist attractions in Xining? Xining is not only the capital of Qinghai, but also the eastern gateway to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Specialties and handicrafts from Qinghai Province and even the entire Qinghai-Tibet Plateau are gathered here. The following is the relevant content I have compiled for you, I hope it can be helpful to you! (1) What tourist attractions are there in Xining
Introduction to Nanshan Park:
Located in Nanshan, Xining City, the scenery It is very beautiful and a good place for leisure viewing. Nanshan Mountain in Xining is also called Fenghuang Mountain. There is a pavilion on the mountain called Fenghuang Pavilion. There is a banner on the pavilion with the inscription "He Huang attracts the Phoenix". According to legend, a phoenix flew over it in Nanliang, so it was named Phoenix Terrace. This is the same as the popular saying at that time that "dragons appear in Changning and unicorns swim in Sui and Qiang". However, the "Fengtai Liuyun", one of the eight ancient scenic spots in Xining, has become a major scenic spot in Xining. The building complex with Guandi Temple as the center in Nanshan was built in the eighth year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (AD 1410). It is the best-protected Ming Dynasty building in Xining. Although the legendary Peacock Tower has long since disappeared, the song "Clouds Remaining on the Phoenix Terrace" that eulogizes Phoenix Mountain is still widely recited today: "Whenever the phoenix comes to visit Fengtai, the phoenix will fly high and the clouds will remain on their own. The Qiang flute cannot be blown even once." When the sun sets, the slender crescent moon hangs on the top of the mountain. "Nanshan is a good place to visit. "New Chronicles of Xining Prefecture" records: "There are temples and pavilions on Fenghuang Mountain, where you can overlook the distance, a cave to the west, and a large river below..." In the old days, every May 13th and June 6th, it was crowded with tourists and very lively. When you reach the top, you can see the green mountains and the misty clouds of the three rivers. The Phoenix Pavilion is majestic and spectacular, with pavilions and pavilions backed by railings. Looking back around the fence, you can have a panoramic view of Xining. There are many calligraphers' calligraphy treasures preserved in the pavilion. One of them is a couplet that reads: "The Phoenix comes back to see the renovation of the ancient city and the smoke and scenery of thousands of houses. When you go eastward from Huangshui River, you feel the vicissitudes of life and the great achievements of the ages. You can see the whole journey." Nowadays, The scenic spots on the mountain were all newly built after liberation. Symmetrical to the Phoenix Pavilion is the Xining TV transmitting tower, which is a circular building. One pavilion and one tower echo each other from a distance.
Introduction to the Great Buddha Temple:
Located on Xining West Street. In the history of Tibetan Buddhism, the Tibetan Rao Sai, Yao Gejun and Mar Sakyamuni, known as the "Three Sages" in the "Latter Hong Period", moved from Tibet to Qinghai and once built a temple at a corner of Jiaochang Street in Xining. After cultivating in the temple, the three sages all passed away in Qinghai, among which Yaoge passed away in Xining. Later, religious believers greatly expanded the temple. There are huge statues of the three sages in the Buddhist hall, so it is named the Great Buddha Temple. It is regarded as the ancestral temple of Tibetan Buddhism in the "later propagation period". It is quite famous among Tibetan, Mongolian and other ethnic minority groups in my country, and is worshiped by religious believers.
Introduction to Kumbum Monastery:
Kumbum Monastery is also known as Kumbum Monastery. It is named after the Big Silver Pagoda built in the Dajinwa Temple to commemorate Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Yellow Sect. It was called "Foshan" in ancient times and "Gun Benxian Balin" in Tibetan, which means: "One hundred thousand lions roar." Temple of Buddha statues”. It is located in the Lianhua Mountain Col in the southwest corner of Lushaer Town, Huangzhong County. It is the birthplace of Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug Sect (Yellow Sect) of Lamaism (Tibetan Buddhism) in my country. ) is one of the six major temples in Qinghai Province. It is also the first number one scenic spot and historic site in Qinghai Province and a national key cultural relics protection unit. The temple was first built in the 39th year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1560 AD) and has a history of more than 400 years. The entire temple is a magnificent and magnificent architectural complex that combines Chinese and Tibetan art, consisting of numerous temples, sutra halls, pagodas and monks' residences. It covers an area of ??about 600 acres and is the activity center of Tibetan Buddhism in the northwest region. It is also famous throughout the country and Southeast Asia.
Introduction to Tu Nationality Homeland Garden:
Huzhu Tu Nationality Autonomous County is located in the northeast of Qinghai Province, at the junction of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Loess Plateau. Its unique geographical location has created a unique natural environment. Landscape, in addition, this is the only Tu autonomous county in the country. The Tu people, this ancient ethnic group, have thrived here for generations, forming a unique cultural landscape here. These unique natural landscapes and cultural landscapes attract many Chinese and foreign tourists to come for sightseeing. In 2001, Huzhu Tu Hometown Park was rated as an AAAA-level tourist area by the National Tourism Administration.
The Tu people believe in Lamaism, are good at singing and dancing, and their clothing is full of ethnic characteristics. Every year on folk festivals such as the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, the sixth day of the sixth lunar month, and the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, "Huaer Concerts" are often held in the mutual aid tourist area. The Tu people have formed their own unique culture in the long historical process.
The sleeves of Tu women are made up of different colors such as red, yellow, black, green and white, which resemble the rainbow in the sky. Therefore, this place is known as the "Hometown of Rainbow".
Introduction to Bird Island in Qinghai Lake:
In the northwest corner of Qinghai Lake, not far from the Buha River Delta, there are two islands of different sizes and shapes. East and west, facing each other, leaning against the lake. From a distance, the two islands look like twin sisters dependent on each other, standing opposite each other on the lakeside, looking up into the distance. These two beautiful islands are the world-famous Bird Island. Bird Island is named after hundreds of thousands of migratory birds that live on the island. Their real names are: the small island in the west is called Haixishan, Xiaoxishan, and Dandao; the big island in the east is called Haixipi. Haixi Mountain is shaped like a hump, with an area of ??only 0.11 square kilometers. Now it has expanded as the lake water dropped, and the top of the island is 7.6 meters higher than the lake surface. There are many birds on the island, about 80,000 to 90,000. Here are the hereditary territories of bar-headed geese, fish gulls and brown-necked gulls. Every spring, bar-headed geese, fish gulls, brown-necked gulls, etc. come here together, each occupying a place on the island and building nests. The whole island is covered with bird nests.
Introduction to Beichan Temple:
Located among the cliffs of Tulou Mountain in the north of Huangshui, Xining, it was historically known as Tuloushan Temple, Yongxing Temple, and Beichan Temple, and now it is also known as Earth building view. It was built in the Northern Wei Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,500 years. "Shui Jing Zhu" says: "There is an earth building on the top, surrounded by the mountain plains in the north, with a peak height of three hundred feet. Some are cut into buildings, and there is a shrine below with carved walls." Beishan Temple was mostly built using caves, and Northern Wei Dynasty murals are found in cliff caves. Two 10-meter-high Vajra Buddha statues were also carved using the cliff shape of the mountain. Due to the rain, only one statue is still vaguely distinguishable. The existing Beishan Temple was rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty. There is Ningshou Pagoda on the top of the mountain and "nine caves and eighteen caves" on the cliff, connected by trestles and curved corridors. It is a rare temple building in Qinghai. The Tulou Mountain is steep and majestic, and the Beishan Temple is embedded in dangerous rocks, which is ingenious and exquisite. The trees on the mountain are green and the water flows under the mountain. Climbing the mountain and looking down from a distance, you can have a panoramic view of Xining, and look at Fenghuang Ning on the opposite side of Nanshan Mountain.
Introduction to Xining Botanical Garden:
Located in Xishan Bay, Xining, it is a natural park. It was originally just a nursery of Xishan Forest Farm. In 1980, it was expanded into Xining Botanical Garden, covering an area of ??more than 1,000 square meters. It is mainly composed of terraces and is divided into two tourist areas: the mountain and the foot of the mountain. The mountain is a forest area with more than 1,000 acres of tree species. The main tree species are spruce, pine, etc. Tall fir trees, like green towers, tower into the sky. Dense pine forests cover the sky and the sun. The scenic spots at the foot of the mountain include 9 gardens in the garden, including the bonsai garden, lilac garden, rose garden, pine and cypress garden, lilac garden, and rock garden. Among them, the bonsai garden is the most interesting to tourists. There are hundreds of bonsais of various types in the bonsai garden, covering 54 families, 110 genera, and 415 species. Its shape is unique and its architectural style has the charm of Suzhou gardens. It is known as "a famous garden is not as famous as a famous garden, and it is not as Jiangnan as Jiangnan". Many foreign tourists come here because of its reputation. (2) What are the specialties of Xining?
Cordyceps wine:
Cordyceps wine uses Cordyceps sinensis as the main medicine, supplemented with ginseng, wolfberry, astragalus, Shouwu and other precious medicinal materials, and uses high-quality Daqu A health-care medicinal wine soaked in wine. The most famous one is Kunlun Cordyceps Wine produced by Qinghai Xining Winery. The color is clear and transparent, the wine tastes soft and soft, and has nourishing value. It can dispel cold and wind, nourish yin and strengthen yang, nourish qi and blood, strengthen the heart and lower blood pressure.
Xining Rhubarb:
In addition to wild Xining Rhubarb, it is mostly cultivated in Xining and eastern agricultural areas. It has been the leader for thousands of years due to its high quality and high yield. Xining rhubarb is mainly divided into two varieties, one is palm leaf rhubarb, and the other is its variant, commonly known as chicken claw rhubarb.
Qinghai carpet:
Qinghai carpet has a long history. It is a traditional export commodity and a famous handicraft. All raw materials are pure Xining wool, which is machine-spun into yarn and then hand-woven. Due to the fine raw materials and fine workmanship, Qinghai carpets are tough, wear-resistant, elastic, soft in texture and shiny. After being stepped on, the hair will immediately bounce back to its original shape without any signs of collapse. It feels loose, and its color and elasticity are durable. The longer it is used, the brighter its luster will be.
Carrageenan:
Carrageenan is a wild algae that grows on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is rich in nutrients, natural green, and has special functions. It can effectively improve the human digestive function and has a positive effect on gastrointestinal diseases. Therapeutic effects.
That’s it for introducing Xining’s specialties. Some Xining specialties are of high value, so you should choose carefully when buying them.