Climbing Wushaoling, standing at the intersection of the three major plateaus, is worth checking out

From Wuwei to Lanzhou, drive along the 312 Lianhuo Expressway, pass through the Wushaoling No. 1 Tunnel, exit the expressway at Anyuan Town, and after a section of winding mountain road, you will reach Wushaoling, known as the "intersection of the three major plateaus". Wushaoling is the natural boundary between the Longzhong Plateau and the Hexi Corridor, as well as the transition line from the semi-arid zone to the arid zone, and the westernmost point reached by the East Asian monsoon. Historical records describe Wushaoling as "snow in midsummer, bone-chilling cold," making it an important pass on the ancient Silk Road from the Hexi Corridor to Chang'an. The Wushaoling Viewing Platform is at an altitude of 3052 meters. It takes about 50 minutes of climbing from the parking area to the viewing platform. The altitude is quite high, so you can only climb and rest intermittently. At the top of the ridge, there is a conical tower, which is the intersection point of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the Loess Plateau, and the Inner Mongolia Plateau. 🌈 It is said that you can see the Mayashan Snow Mountain from Wushaoling, but due to distant fog, it was not visible. The wind at the top of the mountain is very strong and extremely cool. Looking down at the sheep on the mountainside, they seem to be motionless, as if frozen in place. At the foot of the mountain, locals grill lamb skewers on the spot. After eating a few skewers to replenish energy, continue heading to Lanzhou. 🚗 Precautions: 1. The altitude of Wushaoling is relatively high. Be sure to pay attention to your physical strength when climbing. If you experience discomfort or other altitude sickness, stop climbing and descend slowly. 2. The wind around the Wushaoling Viewing Platform is very strong, so make sure to secure your hat. 3. There are small vendors selling food and drinks in the Wushaoling parking lot. You can make some supplements at the foot of the mountain before climbing. 4. It takes about 40 minutes to an hour to climb from the parking lot to the intersection of the three major plateaus.