Xianmi National Forest Park

Xianmi Forest Park is the largest forest area in Qinghai Province, covering Dongchuan, Xianmi and Zhugu towns of Menyuan County. Due to the influence of Qilian Mountains, Xianmi Forest Park is rich in surface water and groundwater resources. It is the birthplace of many yellow river systems in the South and inland rivers in the north.

There are many kinds of animals and plants here. Because the park is not famous or a mature scenic spot, there are few visitors. Driving through mountains and forests, you can take photos along the way. On a sunny day, you can camp and have a picnic by the river, which is very pleasant.

Xianmi National Forest Park

Xianmi Forest Park is the largest forest area in Qinghai Province, covering Dongchuan, Xianmi and Zhugu towns of Menyuan County. It is 55 km wide from north to South and 95 km long from east to west, with a total land area of 148000 hectares. It was approved as a provincial forest park in 1996 and upgraded to a National Forest Park in 2003. Due to the influence of Qilian Mountains, Xianmi Forest Park is rich in surface water and groundwater resources. It is the birthplace of many yellow river systems in the South and inland rivers in the north.

Development history

Tibetan Buddhism was introduced into the park in the Song Dynasty. In the 15th century, zongkaba founded the Gelug Sect. Monks wore yellow hats, commonly known as the Yellow Sect. The famous Tibetan Buddhist temples include Xianmi temple and Zhugu temple. Xianmi temple is located in taolagou of Xianmi gorge. It was built in 1623 of the Ming Dynasty and rebuilt in 1725 of the Qing Dynasty. It is a unique architectural complex composed of big Sutra hall, small Sutra hall, Buddha Hall, monk's house and garden. Zhugu temple is located in Jiefang village of Zhugu gorge. It was built in 1644 of the Qing Dynasty. It was moved to Xishan root in 1672 because of flood. Xieshan Sutra hall with double eaves is the whole temple The main building, up to four stories, was hit by fire in 1911 and rebuilt in 1915. The immortal Mi temple and Zhugu Temple condensed the immortal artistic essence of architecture, religion, sculpture, painting and so on. It is a centralized place for Tibetan Buddhist activities in the park. The main religious activities include fifteen days of the first month, the Lantern Festival in October 25th, the sagawata Festival, and the sacrifice of Russia.

Heilingzikayo cultural site proves that as early as the bronze age, there were ancestors living in this mountain. Baha'agudu tells the bloody story of emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty who killed Huang Gen in the sixth year of Daye of Sui Dynasty. The ruins of Ketu triangle city, ningchanyingpantai and Chuma ancient city provide evidence for the study of the vanished Xixia kingdom. GANGLONG grottoes, pagodas and stone Buddhas excavated in the Jin Dynasty echo the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang. The rise and fall of history in this mysterious land has left rich cultural accumulation for the world.

Xianmi Forest Park is located in the east of Menyuan County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, 108 km away from Xining. The park covers Dongchuan, Xianmi and Zhugu towns of Menyuan County. In 1996, the park was approved as a provincial forest park.

The State Forestry Administration issued the "reply on Approving the establishment of 64 national forest parks including Jiufeng", which clearly states that the provinces of 64 national forest parks including Xianmi should complete the preparation and reporting of the master plan within 18 months. In order to ensure the safety of forest landscape resources in the park, no permanent buildings should be built before the approval of the master plan.

In 2003, Xianmi Forest Park in Menyuan Hui Autonomous County of Qinghai Province was approved to establish a national forest park.

geographical environment

Xianmi National Forest Park is located in the eastern end of Menyuan Hui Autonomous County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, 30 kilometers away from Haomen Town, the seat of the county, and 108 kilometers away from Xining City, the provincial capital. It is 55 kilometers wide from north to South and 95 kilometers long from east to west, with a total land area of 148000 hectares. It is located in the northeast of Qinghai Province and the eastern section of Qilian Mountains. It is the north gate of Qinghai Province. It belongs to the radiation belt of "Xining tourism circle" and the golden tourism line connecting "Hexi Corridor". It has unique tourism resources. It is mainly composed of plateau natural scenery of "three sections" and numerous historical and cultural landscapes throughout the county. In the east of the county, there is the largest natural forest area of Xianmi in the province. In the middle, there is a hundred mile sea of rape flowers, which can be called the wonder of the plateau. In the west, there are prairie scenery dominated by Suji and Huangcheng. In the county, there are eight famous sceneries: Yuanyang in Huahai, Xiangfeng in Luan City, Yongcui in Chaoyang, sunset in lenglong, quliu in camel and Shiziya in Shiziya. In Dongchuan and Ketu, there are Kayue, Xindian cultural relics and Haomen ancient city (Song Dynasty) There are more than 70 mosques, ancient Buddhist temples of Xianmi and Zhugu, Dabanshan tunnel, dam area of hydropower corridor, etc View.

Xianmi Forest Park in the East is the largest forest area in the province. Ancient pines and cypresses, charming scenery. In spring and summer, the trees are sparse and prosperous; in autumn, the fruits are golden and the forests are dyed; in winter, the mountains are covered with snow and the pines and cypresses are green and straight, which can be called a holy land on earth. There are legends such as Xuelong Hongshan, Erlang shenzang Jiandong, Sandao gorge and wuse Shenhu in the East China Sea, Tibetan "huare" folk customs and Xianmi and Zhugu ancient temples. It mainly develops water recreation projects of Xuelong beach, natural scenery of Dalonggou and other areas, builds Gade resort, and develops tourist attractions such as Xianmi, Dongxu, Sigou and Jiugan hydropower station.

The relative height difference is more than 2000 meters, the habitat presents regular gradient distribution, and the vertical distribution of vegetation types is very obvious. The order from bottom to top is broad-leaved mixed forest zone coniferous broad-leaved mixed forest zone alpine shrub forest zone alpine meadow zone. Biodiversity is abundant.

Here is a mysterious land of natural majestic and gentle beauty, artistic diversity and innocence, and perfect combination. Deep into it, we can see strange and mysterious glaciers and snow peaks, tall and majestic mountains, colorful earth hues, ancient and vigorous virgin forest, vast and gorgeous plateau meadow, beautiful mountain lakes, and deep and dangerous scenery Ravines, surging streams and rivers, Tibetan Buddhism with a long history, extensive and profound huare culture, and simple and peculiar folk customs are fascinating and unforgettable. In order to carry out eco-tourism, conform to the people's return to nature, into the border culture provides a unique condition. It is an ideal place for sightseeing, recreation, leisure vacation, popular science teaching, mountaineering exploration, recreation and fitness activities.

natural resources

Xianmi Forest Park is the largest forest area in Qinghai Province, covering Dongchuan, Xianmi and Zhugu towns of Menyuan County, with a total land area of 148000 hectares. Due to the influence of Qilian Mountains, Xianmi Forest Park is rich in surface water and groundwater resources. It is the birthplace of many yellow river systems in the South and inland rivers in the north. The total area of forest in the park is 67300 hectares, with more than 95% tree coverage and more than 900 species of plants belonging to more than 100 families. At the same time, there are many types of wild animal resources, mainly including more than 40 species of mammals such as snow leopard, rock sheep, red deer and white lipped deer, 139 species of birds such as blue eared pheasant and black necked Crane, 15 species of amphibians and reptiles such as forest frog and peach snake, and 14 species of freshwater naked carp.

Main attractions

Xianmi Forest Park is rich and gorgeous due to its complex landform and strange plateau climate.

Due to the high altitude of the park, it is particularly blue, which makes people intoxicated. The clouds are particularly white, which makes people dazzled. The stars are so bright that they can't be seen directly. The vast blue sky, white clouds and brilliant stars constitute the most beautiful astronomical landscape of the park.

The cold and semi humid climate of the park creates rich and magnificent plateau ice and snow landscape. In addition to the glaciers and snow ridges that do not melt all the year round, the whole park can enjoy the snow scenery from the middle of November to the middle of March every year. Plateau rivers and lakes "thousands of miles of ice", high and broad grassland "thousands of miles of snow", sacred mountains carved with ice, foothills and hills "the original wax image", what a strange "northern scenery".

In midsummer, the clouds are thin, and the drizzle is like silk. The steep mountains are covered by rain and fog. From a distance, the beautiful shadows of the mountains occasionally appear in the sea of clouds. Like a simple and elegant picture. The rain, the clear sky, the vast grassland in full bloom, the verdant trees at the foot of the mountains, and the golden rape flowers in the village fields are full of harvest joy. There is life everywhere.

At the beginning of spring and summer when the grass is green and the flowers are in full bloom, when you encounter the cold current, you can see the picturesque snow landscape in June. The crystal clear snowflakes on the mountain are flying all over the sky, and the white cedars and misty pines are formed on the tree crown and branches. It can be said that "suddenly, like a spring breeze, thousands of pear trees are blooming". The tree has become a fairy tale world. But at the foot of the mountain, the flowers are red and the grass is green. This kind of "one day is divided into four seasons, ten li is different from the day" is the unique astronomical landscape of the plateau.

Xianmi Forest Park is located in Xianmi Township, Zhugu Township and Dongchuan town. It is the home of Xianmi and Zhugu tribes of huare Tibetan. This is the historical accumulation, folk customs, religious atmosphere, cultural landscape strange.

Biological landscape

Xianmi Forest Park is located in the transition zone from the Qinghai Tibet Plateau to the Loess Plateau, with cold and humid mountains, warm and dry valleys and rich species resources

Significance of vertical band spectrum

Due to the relative height difference of more than 2000 meters, the habitat presents regular gradient distribution, and the vertical distribution of vegetation types is very obvious. From bottom to top, it is broadleaved mixed forest zone coniferous broadleaved forest zone

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