Scenic spot introduction:
Qinghai Laoye Mountain-Baoku Gorge-Yaozigou Scenic Area can be called a dream world. With high mountains, lush forests and gorgeous flowers, it is the best place to appreciate the primitive beauty of nature. The entire scenic spot covers three independent scenic spots, each with its own unique beauty. Even traveling on the highway is a beautiful picture. Whether you are hiking to see scenic spots, hiking for photography, or spending time in summer, you can find it here. It is a charming scenery in Datong County.Attractions distribution:
Laoye Mountain-Baoku Gorge-Yaozi Valley spans Dongxia Town, Baoku Township and other areas in Datong Hui and Tu Autonomous County, with a tourist area of nearly 10,000 hectares. Laoye Mountain is dominated by temples and other historic sites all over the mountain. The mountain is steep and has one of the "Eight Scenic Spots" of Datong, "Wushan Tiger and Leopard"; Baoku Gorge is composed of Chahan River and Heiquan Reservoir, and is characterized by original natural landscapes and forest landscapes. Mainly, there are the wonders of "Splashing Buddha", Huaping Mountain, hot springs, etc.; Yaozigou has original spruce forest, larch forest and grassland as the main landscape, and has a Guanghui Temple and resort. Every year, the forest and flower sea in the scenic area attract countless Tourists come here because of its reputation.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spots, provincial scenic spots, national forest parksScenic spot features:
Mountaineering, photography, flower viewing, sightseeing, worship, religion, resorts, mountains, forests, streams, flowerstravelling guideline:
1. Every year on the sixth day of the sixth lunar month in the lunar calendar, Laoye Mountain holds a large-scale folk event called the Flower Party and a religious event called the Mountain Meeting.
2. There is a Datong County Tourism Service Center in front of Laoyeshan Square. Visitors can consult local tourism information, bus information, etc.
3. Forest ecological leisure tour: Xining → Datong Laoye Mountain Scenic Area → Datong National Forest Park Yaozigou Scenic Area → Guanghui Temple → Dongxia Town Tibetan Farmhouse → Huzhu County
Best time to visit:
Summer and Autumn
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Shadow puppets, painted pottery, embroidery, paper-cutting, and local products.
(Gourmet food) Cockscomb vegetables, wild fruits and fungi.
Scenic spot location:
China>Qinghai Province>Xining City>Datong Hui and Tu Autonomous County
How to get there:
Datong: You can take trains or long-distance buses to Datong from Xining, Lanzhou, Zhangye, Huang and other places.
Self-driving route: In the direction of Xining, take the Ningxia-Dalian Expressway and exit from Datong Exit; drive along Jiefang South Road and cross the Qiaotou Bridge to reach Laoye Mountain.
Scenic area map:
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Ticket prices for Yaozigou in Laoye Mountain:
Yaozigou: Admission fee is 20 yuan, and an additional 10 yuan is required to enter the park by car.
Laoye Mountain: 20 yuan, guide 50-100 yuan/time.
Scenic area opening hours:
08:30-18:00
