The first bay of the Yellow River

The first bay of the Yellow River

The first bay of Jiuqu Yellow River is located in Tangke Town, Ruoergai County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province

This is the junction of Sichuan, Qinghai and Gansu provinces. The Yellow River flows slowly through Tangke City, driving about 61 kilometers from Zoige to Tangke Town, 9 kilometers north of Tangke town to the first Jiuqu Bay of the Yellow River, and climbing on a hill, the beautiful scene of the first Jiuqu Bay of the Yellow River leaps into our eyes. The hillside behind the suokezang temple is the high point for riding a horse to watch the first bay. The price of riding a horse is 50 yuan, and it takes about one hour to go back and forth.

In 2011, with the consent of Sichuan Provincial People's government, Tangke township was officially abolished and Tangke town was established. The town people's government is located in Baihe neighborhood committee community and governs the administrative region of Tangke township.

Historical allusions

Yellow River First Beach

According to the topography and landscape of the upper reaches of the Yellow River, the Tibetan people take more distinctive names for the upper reaches of the Yellow River, such as kariqu, youguzongliequ, Zhaqu, xingsuhai, Maqu, Xiezhi, Hequ, Jiuqu, fengliudahe, etc As the saying goes, "the Yellow River in the world has nine bends and eighteen bays". This "nine bends" is the name given to the Yellow River section above guide in the Tang Dynasty. Maqu County, where the first bend of the Yellow River is located, is the only county in the whole Yellow River basin named after "the Yellow River". The Jiuqu Yellow River is the mother river of the Chinese nation. The surging Yellow River has nurtured hundreds of millions of Chinese people. The surging river carries the ancient nation's infinite hope and vision for the future. Thousands of years, thousands of years, the surging waves flow endless love of the Yellow River children, rolling yellow sand floating endless songs of the loess, Jiuqu River beach also can't hold the glorious life of the Chinese nation!

scenic spot

Among the 99 bends of the Yellow River, the most beautiful natural landscapes are the first bend and Hukou waterfall. These two landscapes are known as the magic Jiuqu three-dimensional map of the Yellow River. It is an S-shaped curve formed when the Yellow River flows through these two landscapes. Because it is similar to the yin-yang Taiji map in the book of changes, it is known as the Yellow River. It is similar to the theory of "samsara of life" or "samsara of the sun and the moon" in Tibetan religion and Tibetan Buddhism.

The first Jiuqu Bay of the Yellow River originates from the Yellow River in Bayankala mountain (4500 meters above sea level) and flows through Sichuan Province. It is a famous scenic spot beside suokezang temple in Tangke Township, Ruoergai County. The cross cutting diameter of the Yellow River is 300 meters and that of the White River is 400 meters. In this section, the Yellow River is the boundary between Sichuan and Gansu, Gansu in the West and Sichuan in the East. The Yellow River comes from Gansu Province, and the White River flows into the first bay of the Yellow River. The shape of the Yellow River is like an "s" shape. The water of the Yellow River flows slowly from the sky like a fairy's ribbon. After caressing the edge of Sichuan, it turns and floats back to Qinghai. Therefore, it is called the first bay of the Jiuqu Yellow River.

This hilly plateau, like an island, floats in the river. There are many islands in the first bay of Jiuqu, with red willows growing into forests and dancing. The golden pheasant and the hare are hiding among them. There are many waterfowls and fishing boats. It is a paradise for golden pheasant, yellow duck, hare, Red Crowned Crane and black necked Crane. It is praised by Chinese and foreign scientists as "a solemn illusion in the universe". There is a hill in front of suokezang temple. You can see from the top of the hill, but you can see the White River winding directly to the sky, the Yellow River winding away from the north, the grass connecting with the water, the water connecting with the sky, the vast expanse of the sky. The two rivers are elegant and chic, like a couple of lovers, walking hand in hand to the northwest skyline, which makes people open-minded. When the sun sets, there is the charm of "sunset and solitary flying together, autumn water is the same color in the sky". Clusters of tents, wisps of cooking smoke, the sound of pastoral songs and the galloping of horses are picturesque and beautiful. The ancient temple white pagoda, accompanied by the Yellow River, is more natural and far-reaching. Next to the first slope is the famous suokezang temple on the grassland. It is the best place to watch the sunrise and sunset. From afar, the vast wilderness and the vast and deep blue sky naturally blend into a harmonious whole. This idea of the unity of man and nature was understood and expressed by the first living Buddhas in this highland, which is amazing!

Located in the national Alpine Wetland Reserve, it is the hometown of three famous horses in China. As the saying goes: if you don't get to the Yellow River, you'd better enjoy the first bay of the Yellow River. The best time to shoot the first bay of the Yellow River is when the sun goes down to the West. It's best to step on a high slope beside the road and face the West. The S-shaped Yellow River is glowing with red phosphorescence at sunset, and the best time to shoot is when the sun falls into the horizon. In addition, there is a temple "tangkesuoke Tibetan temple" and a Tibetan village on the edge of the Yellow River, which can photograph Tibetan folk customs. Besides, there are many Sutra banners on the Bank of the river, which add some mysterious atmosphere to the beautiful Jiuqu first bay of the Yellow River.

There is the largest grassland in Sichuan Province, covering an area of nearly 30000 square kilometers, which is composed of meadow grassland and swamp. The grassland is flat, endless and sparsely populated. The Red Army's 25000 Li Long March has passed here many times, leaving many moving stories and revolutionary sites, which have made the grassland famous at home and abroad. Summer is the golden season of grassland, where the sky is clear and the visibility is very high. Between heaven and earth, green grass, flowers, fragrance, a boundless look. The grass is dotted with countless small lakes. The water is blue and the rivers are like vines. The rivers are clear and the fish can be counted. Grassland tour is rich in content. You can enjoy the grassland scenery, listen to the melodious pastoral songs, go fishing for the Yellow River fish, have a picnic, ride on horseback on the grassland, enjoy the sika deer ranch, visit the Jiuqu first bay of the Yellow River, stay in the Lianpeng Hotel, go to the forest to collect wild mushrooms, and visit temples.

Jiuqu, the first bay of the Yellow River, is 78 kilometers away from Hongyuan county. Located in the heart of the grassland, the zigzag river divides countless rivers and islets. The water islands are full of water and are crossed by fishing boats. It is known as "the solemn phantom of the universe" by Chinese and foreign scientists. This is the largest grassland in Sichuan Province. You can sit by the river side of your mother's, listen to her story of history, appreciate "sunset and lone flocks fly together, autumn water is the same color in the sky", and feel the magnificent song of life in the twilight.

At night, there is a little soft light in the tent on the Bank of the river. The campfire is burning in the moonlight. People sing and dance to the mother river nearby.

The Jiuqu first bay of the Yellow River has its unique beauty. The most beautiful scenery is at dusk. At sunset, when the sunset turns red and falls towards the edge of the mountain, the whole valley is shrouded in gold. On the Bank of the Yellow River, the green grass and wild flowers are everywhere. Lying in the grass and flowers gives people the feeling of returning to nature, which makes you feel free physically and mentally.

Known as the "solemn phantom in the universe", the first bay of the Yellow River in Jiuqu, with clear river, gentle water, blue sky and white clouds, green grass and flowers, tents, cooking smoke, cattle, sheep and horses, circling eagles, is picturesque and magnificent. Jiuqu first bay scenic spot of the Yellow River, enjoy the Yellow River on the grassland. Like a silver ribbon. Under the sun, you can see the waves and scales from afar. Its magnificent scenery makes you feel a sense of worship. Standing here, you will have a new understanding of man and nature.

To see the first bay of the Yellow River, you can camp in the first bay that night or stay in suokezang temple, about 10 yuan / bed, so that you can see the first bay at sunrise the next morning.

Practical information

admission ticket

60 yuan

Accommodation information

Camping or staying in suokezang Temple (about 30 yuan / bed), Tangke Yiwan Hotel (Zhun Wu, mainly villas) and Tangke Township now have 4 to 5 hotels (mostly double standard).

Traffic information

Distance from the airport: 198km, according to the airport, the driving time is about 3 hours

Distance from bus station: 68 km distance from bus station: 1 hour

Nearby bus station: the traffic to the first bay of the Yellow River is not very convenient, there are several options.

One is to charter a car from Zoige, and the fare is 150-200 yuan;

Second, charter a car from Hongyuan (76km away from Hongyuan), about 250 yuan one way;

Third, take the shuttle bus from Hongyuan to Zoige, get off at Tangke Township, and then walk for 7-8 kilometers;

Fourth, take the shuttle bus from Zoige to Haman township or Hongyuan.

When you leave, in addition to the charter bus, you will get the bus passing by at the entrance of the first bay. The bus from Hongyuan to Zoige passes by Tangke at about 9:00 a.m., and the bus from Ruoergai to Hongyuan or Tangke passes by Tangke at about 8:00 a.m. The shuttle bus from Haman township to Zoige passes through Tangke at about 11:00 a.m. Another is waiting for the bus from Malcolm to Zoige at about 1:00 p.m. or the bus from Chengdu to Zoige.

Food information

Hand grasping mutton, Tibetan pork, ginseng fruit, milk cake, butter tea, yak meat, roasted whole sheep, monk's steamed stuffed bun, Yellow River fish, yogurt and so on can be tasted in the local Tibetan music. At the same time, in the county, Langmusi, Tangke and other places, you can also eat beef noodles and processed mutton with northwest flavor.

First Bay

Certified by Shanxi research and development center of human resources, Shanxi Academy of Social Sciences, the "full stop" Huanghe Daguai Bay, located in Xinguan Town, Shilou County, is known as "the first Yellow River Bay in the world". Together with Wutai Mountain, Yungang Grottoes, Qiaojia courtyard, Pingyao ancient city, Hukou waterfall, Changjia courtyard and Longtan night view, it has become the eight major tourist attractions in Shanxi Province. Yellow River

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