Scenic spot introduction:
The ancient city of Dangar in Huangyuan was built in the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 600 years. It was once an important economic and cultural hub and military location in western China. It is known as the "Throat of the Sea", "Tea and Horse Trading Capital", and "Little "Beijing".Attractions distribution:
The ancient city of Dangar is located in the middle area between the Loess Plateau and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Dangar is the Mongolian transliteration of the Tibetan word "Dongkel", which means "white conch". It is a famous historical city where farming culture and grassland culture blend.The secluded streets and alleys intertwined with longitude and latitude in the ancient city of Dangar, the magnificent monasteries and temples, the unique residential courtyards, the well-preserved "Xiejia" business name, and the Huangyuan lanterns with different styles all show this place to the world. A unique scene of diverse cultures blending together.
Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Tea Horse Road, cultural tours, historic sites, ancient citiesTravel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel Guide: Xining Free Travel Guide for Three Days 2018
travelling guideline:
In the scenic area, there are original ecological folk culture exhibitions, live performances of Dilan Dance, live performances of tea horse caravans, Shehuo performances, Dangar style costume performances, Town God Temple Fairs, government offices, Yangko performances, foreign trading houses, and Dilan dances. If you want to see a series of folk cultural activities such as street parades and worship at Confucian temples, be sure to plan your time to avoid missing them.
Tour route:
One-day trip: Huozu Pavilion Square → Fengsheng Street → Yingchun Gate Tower → Qiang Di Music Palace → Confucian Temple → Encouraging School → Changyao Poetry Hall → Dangar Department → Renji Trading Company → Chenghuang Temple → Gonghaimen.
Best time to visit:
April → October
Shopping recommendations:
Specialties of Yuan: Huangyuan mature vinegar, Dangar sea buckthorn juice, Dangar leather embroidery, etc.
Tanger leather embroidery is a unique folk art on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and unique to Huangyuan. The work "Plateau Elf" has been collected by the Olympic Organizing Committee and is a good choice for gifts to relatives and friends.
Scenic spot location:
China>Qinghai Province>Xining City>Huangyuan County
How to get there:
Xining Railway Station has shuttle buses directly to Huangyuan from 7:00 → 18:30 every day. There are two types: one-stop express express bus with a fare of 11.20 yuan; ordinary shuttle bus with a fare of 9.70 yuan.
Scenic area map:
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Dangar ticket price:
Dangar Ancient City Pass (includes 6 attractions): 50 yuan/person
Zampling Card Ticket: 30 yuan/person
Scenic area opening hours:
9:00-18:00
