100 meters west of National Highway 214 in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
Opening times:
Opens at 8:00-17:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1 hour
Yushu after the disaster has spanned 20 years
Because of the Sanjiangyuan Nature Reserve and the earthquake, I came to know Yushu. Later, I went to Yushu via Shiqu County in Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan. Here, I not only saw the earthquake ruins from 12 years ago but also saw the Tongtian River. Reflecting on 'Journey to the West,' I wondered how Wu Cheng'en knew there was really a turtle-shaped hill by the Tongtian River. The Sutra Stone also sparks imagination. The Tongtian River flows into Sichuan and becomes the Jinsha River. In summer, due to mudslides, the river turns into a raging Yellow River, highlighting the difficulty Tang Sanzang and his disciples faced crossing the river back then. Thanks to nationwide post-disaster reconstruction, Yushu's overall cityscape is quite impressive!
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Free Admission｜Qinghai—Yushu
In 2010, a major earthquake occurred in Yushu, causing many people to die. People from all over the country gave great help to Yushu. Therefore, to thank the aid from the compatriots across the country, Yushu decided that all scenic spots in the area would be free of charge, permanently. This place is more mysterious than Tibet, more primitive than Xinjiang, and as sacred as Sichuan. It is even a paradise for travelers, ranking among the top in China. It is Qinghai Yushu.
🚉Travel Guide:
✈️You can choose to fly to Yushu Batang Airport
🚅You can choose to take a bullet train to Xining, and then depart from Xining to Yushu
Recommended attractions:
Hoh Xil
This is a sacred place to witness life and faith, a paradise for rare wild animals. On the way, you can see snow-capped mountains and grasslands, lakes and wetlands, and groups of wild animals.
△The core area is prohibited to enter, only for distant viewing, please pay attention to safety!
Sanjiangyuan
China's first national park, where the mountains stand tall, on both sides of the Yellow River, presenting a fascinating picture. Coming here is like walking into a huge natural zoo: Tibetan antelopes, wild donkeys, and wild yaks can be seen everywhere
Chumar River
Under the sun, the Chumar River looks like rocks washed by water, and also like the 'blood of the earth', which is really amazing
Jiegu Temple
The temple and the monks' houses are well-arranged, towering above the hill. Standing here, you can see the whole town, which is very spectacular and vast
Gaer Temple
This is an ancient temple hanging on a cliff, with an altitude of more than 3700 meters. It is the largest temple in the White Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. You can visit the treasure of the temple, a pair of peculiar prayer wheels. It is said that this pair of prayer wheels was the dowry brought by Princess Wencheng when she married Songtsen Gampo, and was later placed in Gaer Temple
Baizha Ancient Salt Field
An ancient salt field with a longer history than Chaka Salt Lake, still using the ancient salt-making process. The scenery is pleasant in summer, with mountains, grasslands, wheat fields, and ancient villages, forming a picture
Xinzha Mani Stone Scripture City
At an altitude of more than 3600 meters, the Mani pile is magnificent and is known as 'the largest place in the world for making wishes'. Although these characters are mysterious and difficult to understand, they are as elegant as artworks
Yushu Horse Racing Festival
The largest Tibetan carnival in Qinghai, held on the Zaxi Grassland from July 25 to August 1 every year. Those who are going to play recently can pay attention
The name 'Yushu' is translated from Tibetan, meaning 'ruins'. There are countless praises for this place: 'Ocean of Song and Dance', 'Hometown of Song and Dance', 'Ancestor of Famous Mountains', 'Source of Rivers', 'Land of Yaks', 'The Closest Place to the Sky in the World'.