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Laji Mountain
Laji Mountain, also known as Laji Mountain, is located in Guide County, Hainan Prefecture, Qinghai Province. It is called "Gongmaola" in Tibetan, which means the place where Gala chickens (stone chickens) inhabit. The highest peak on the top of the mountain is 4524 meters above sea level. Laji Mountain is the dividing line between Huangzhong and Guide, as well as a dividing line between the Loess Plateau and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The geographical location of Laji Mountain Pass is important. Ningguo Highway passes through it. On the south side of the pass, there is a road leading to Huangyuan on the north slope of Laji Mountain. Except in summer, the slopes are often covered with snow. The southern slope is gentle, with grasslands growing, and it is an alpine pasture. The mountain produces Cordyceps sinensis. Due to the high altitude and various climate types on the mountain, you can experience the climatic landscapes such as rain, snow, fog, haze, overcast, sunny, song, and sleet many times in one day when you drive up the pass. The Hongshanzui pasture has gentle slopes and lush water plants. When summer comes, the green grass and flowers bloom on the hillside.Guide · 33km from downtown
Chinese Fuyunlun
The Yellow River is the clearest in Guide County, Qinghai Province. A clear section of the Yellow River winds through Guide County, Qinghai Province. Guide County is the gateway to Tibet, and Tibetan Buddhism, the bright pearl of Tibetan culture, shines here. The profound Yellow River culture reflects the dazzling light of Tibetan Buddhism culture. In order to better display Tibetan Buddhism culture, the Tourism Development and Management Committee of Guide County, Qinghai Province, carefully built a large cultural landscape on the bank of the Yellow River - the Chinese Fortune Wheel. It took two years to complete the construction, covering an area of 90 mu and a construction area of 12,000 square meters. Standing on the bank of the Yellow River, the Chinese Fortune Wheel not only plays an important role in displaying the Yellow River culture and creating a new cultural tourism attraction in Qinghai, but also has a very important significance in praying for the prosperity of the motherland and the harmony and well-being of compatriots of all ethnic groups. At the same time, it allows religious culture to bloom here, providing a platform for local Tibetan people to place their faith, and also telling the Tibetan Buddhist culture on the bank of the Yellow River to tourists. The Chinese Fortune Wheel has a distinct Tibetan style. The Yellow River flows quietly, reflecting the huge prayer wheel. We can appreciate the profound Tibetan Buddhist culture in the exhibition hall of the Chinese Fortune Wheel Attraction. The huge prayer wheel carries the blessings of the years. When the devout Buddhist believers hold the prayer wheel, the moment when the sutra shines in the sun, it undoubtedly blooms the sacred Buddha light. A section of the Yellow River, an ancient city, and a Chinese Fortune Wheel make Guide a tourist paradise in the hearts of tourists.Guide · 1.6km from downtown
Qingqinghuanghe Waterwheel Plaza
Guide Qingqing Yellow River Waterwheel Square is located on South Binhe Road on the south bank of the Yellow River in Guide County. It is a music square with a huge wooden structure waterwheel with a diameter of 20 meters as the main building. A long scroll of moving scenery of the Yellow River, the waterwheel square is a good place to touch the clear water of the Yellow River up close and feel the girlhood of the mother river. Every year in the middle and late April, it is the season of pear blossoms in Guide County, Qinghai Province. The pear blossoms in the city are full of purple and bright red, attracting tourists to enjoy the flowers and take a walk. The Yellow River in the world is Guideqing, the Qingqing Yellow River in the territory of Guide, flowing through 76.8 kilometers, the river surface is clear and gentle, the "Girls' Generation" of the Yellow River is fully reflected here, the ancient waterwheel is connected with the stone monument of "The Yellow River in the world, Guideqing". About 30 meters to the west of the car is the statue of the Yellow River girl, and about 50 meters to the east of the big waterwheel is the Guide Binshun speedboat on the water of the Qingqing Yellow River.Guide · 2.6km from downtown
Guide Huanghe Bridge
The Yellow River Qing Bridge was built in November 1976 and opened to traffic on June 1, 1978. When it was opened to traffic, it was named "Hutouya Yellow River Bridge" after the Hutou Cliff on the north bank of the bridge. Also known as "Yellow River Qing Bridge". The bridge starts from Hutou Cliff in the north and ends at Dishui Cliff in the south, with a total area of 366.08 meters. It is called the first bridge at the source of the Yellow River.Guide · 3km from downtown
Gansu Provincial Museum
Gansu Provincial Museum is a large comprehensive museum centered on the civilization of the Silk Road. Located at a strategic point along the Silk Road and a convergence zone of Han and Tibetan cultures, its collections embody the diverse characteristics of the Central Plains, Western Regions, and the Tibetan Plateau. The three treasured artifacts—the Galloping Bronze Horse, the mural brick of a courier, and the painted pottery vase with a human-head-shaped mouth—serve as iconic representations of the museum. The museum has three floors, featuring permanent exhibitions on themes such as the civilization of the Silk Road, Buddhist art of Gansu, painted pottery of Gansu, paleontological fossils, and revolutionary Gansu. The Silk Road civilization exhibition on the second floor is the museum's centerpiece: the bronze galloping horse unearthed in 1969 from the Leitai Han tomb in Wuwei is displayed here. The horse has three hooves in the air and one stepping on a flying bird, standing steadily on a single hoof. Its image is now the symbol of Chinese tourism. In the same hall, the mural brick depicting a courier from the Wei-Jin tombs in Jiayuguan shows a messenger galloping on horseback, notably without a mouth, symbolizing the need for couriers to "keep their mouths shut." This pattern was later adopted as the emblem of China Post. The exhibition also features a procession of chariots and horses excavated from the same tomb as the bronze horse, along with Han and Tang dynasty silk textiles, gold and silver artifacts, making the prosperity of Silk Road trade vividly tangible. The Buddhist art exhibition hall on the third floor features replicas of caves from the Mogao Grottoes and Maijishan Grottoes, alongside statues, ritual objects, white pagodas, and prayer wheels from both Han and Tibetan Buddhism. Stepping into the hall feels like entering a temple, and this harmonious blend of Han and Tibetan styles is rarely seen elsewhere. On the same floor, the painted pottery exhibition showcases ceramics from cultures such as Dadiwan, Yangshao, and Majiayao, with intricate and fluid patterns like spiral and sawtooth designs. Among them, the painted pottery bottle with a human-head-shaped spout unearthed at Dadiwan in Qin'an, which integrates facial sculpture with the pottery vessel, is a highly popular exhibit. If you're interested in natural history, the paleontological fossils exhibition hall features the impressive skeleton of the Yellow River ancient elephant unearthed in Heshui, and the dinosaur fossils and reconstructed models are also popular with children. The revolutionary Gansu exhibition hall showcases historical artifacts and materials from periods such as the Nanliang base area and the Shaan-Gan-Ning border region, narrating the modern history of this land. The museum houses a large quantity of exhibits, and even a quick tour would take half a day. It's recommended to start with the Silk Road exhibition on the second floor, then proceed to the third floor for Buddhist art and painted pottery, following a logical route. In the exhibition halls, you can scan to listen to the audio guide, and at certain times, volunteers also provide guided explanations.China · Lanzhou
Zongka Laze Scenic Area
Zongkalak is located at the top of Laji Mountain in Guide County, Qinghai Province, at an altitude of 4,180 meters. It is 37 meters high and has a construction area of about 1,600 square meters. The main building of Zongkalak is built in the image of Mount Xumi in Buddhism. The entire construction process took 3 years. The main offerings of the 13 war gods are in the monastery, and people of all ethnic groups can also offer sacrifices and pray in the monastery.Xining · 35.2km from Guide
Yellow River Girl Lavender Garden
The Yellow River Girl Lavender Garden is an ecological sightseeing park established on a piece of basic farmland. It was built in 2015. After more than 1,000 days and nights of guardianship, the world's cherished herbs were introduced to the banks of the Yellow River in Qingqing. The park covers an area of 2,200 mu, and more than 400 mu of scenic spots opened this year. In the distant Provence, purple romance is blooming. The purple mist-like lavender fields all over the mountains and fields have grown for centuries. Today, at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters, Jiangnan Guide has grown this purple stubbornly and persistently. She is not as magnificent as peony, it is not gorgeous and charming, he has its own elegant fragrance, just like her Like words, waiting for love in a low-key manner.Guide · 3.8km from downtown
Lanzhou Old Street
Lanzhou Old Street is located in the center of Lanzhou city, gathers Chinese branded products, nightlife, trendy fashion brands, retail centers, experiential businesses, catering and entertainment, leading the trend and creating a place for eating, drinking, fun and entertainment in Lanzhou.China · Lanzhou
Qinghai Province Museum
Qinghai Provincial Museum is located at Xinning Square in Xining City. Although it is not large among provincial museums, it is also a good place to learn about Qinghai's history and cultures of various ethnic groups. In addition, there are exhibitions and explanations of Tibetan Buddhism and Islamic cultural systems in the museum, which are very helpful for later tours in Qinghai. Visit Overview The museum mainly has two floors, but the first floor is now rented by some units, and there are also some shops selling handicrafts and other souvenirs. Occasionally there will be temporary exhibitions on the first floor, if you encounter them, you can visit them. The permanent exhibition area is located on the second floor and is mainly divided into two parts, the Qinghai Historical Relics Exhibition and the Qinghai Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition. It takes about an hour and a half to browse the two exhibition halls. Historical and Cultural Relics Exhibition Qinghai Historical and Cultural Relics Exhibition is an exhibition of the history of Qinghai in a chronological manner. Follow the indicated passages to visit, and you can watch the Qinghai cultural relics from ancient times to the present. The exhibition is divided into two parts: prehistoric civilization and historical relics. The Zasak silver seal of the Qing Dynasty, the largest bronze weapon unearthed in China - the large bronze spear, etc. are all treasures in the collection. There are also many quiet and beautiful pottery from the Majiayao culture in the northwest region. You can follow the instructions to find out the stories behind them. Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Qinghai Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition showcases the culture and customs of many ethnic groups in Qinghai. There are many models and sand tables showing Qinghai's many festivals, etiquette, singing and dancing and other artistic cultures. In addition, there are many cultural relics of Tibetan Buddhism in the museum, such as thangkas, mandala, etc. Among them, the bronze gilt-gold Guanyin statue bestowed by Emperor Yongle in the Ming Dynasty is the treasure of the whole museum, you can take a good look at it. Learn about the connotation and art of Tibetan Buddhism here, and you can also provide help for your later travel to religious attractions. Interpretation service The museum now provides interpretive services, but most of the interpreters read the text under the exhibition, and do not have a deeper introduction. The level of manual explanation is also mostly limited. Generally, the explanation words are memorized by rote. The questions about the extended knowledge of tourists are often unable to be answered, and it is not recommended.Xining · 71.7km from Guide
Zhongshan Bridge
Zhongshan Bridge, also known as the Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge, spans the Yellow River with White Pagoda Mountain to its north and serves as a city landmark of Lanzhou. Completed in the late Qing Dynasty, it was built by the German firm Telge & Schroeter. The bridge materials, including steel beams and cement, were shipped from Germany across the ocean and then transported to Lanzhou via railway and horse-drawn carriage. It is one of the earliest permanent bridges built across the Yellow River in Lanzhou's history. It was later renamed Zhongshan Bridge in memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, a name that remains in use today. The bridge is over 200m long, and its gray-black steel truss structure is simple and substantial. The several arched steel ribs added above the bridge body during reinforcement in the 1950s give the entire structure a more imposing appearance. Today, the iron bridge is open only to pedestrians. Walking onto the bridge deck, you can see the Yellow River flowing slowly eastward beneath your feet. On the south bank lies the lush Binhe Road, while the north bank is home to White Pagoda Mountain Park. Climbing to the top of the mountain and looking back, the view of the iron bridge, the Yellow River, and the streetscape on both banks framed together is particularly beautiful. People often line up to take photos in front of the golden "Zhongshan Bridge" inscription at the south end of the bridge. In the pavilion on the east side of the south bridgehead stands a Ming Dynasty "General Pillar," a relic from the earlier Zhenyuan Floating Bridge that is easy to miss if you just walk past. After nightfall, the iron bridge offers a different scene: the bridge's colorful lights turn on, and the entire outline of the bridge is clearly illuminated. On one side are the bustling lights of Binhe Road, and on the other are the lights shining on the mountain, making it a great place to experience and photograph the night view of Lanzhou.China · Lanzhou
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Laji Mountain
Guide · 33km from downtownChinese Fuyunlun
Guide · 1.6km from downtownQingqinghuanghe Waterwheel Plaza
Guide · 2.6km from downtownGuide Huanghe Bridge
Guide · 3km from downtownGansu Provincial Museum
China · LanzhouZongka Laze Scenic Area
Xining · 35.2km from GuideYellow River Girl Lavender Garden
Guide · 3.8km from downtownLanzhou Old Street
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What travellers say about Guide
岱山香橙8 June 2025
5.0
🍎We went to Ta'er Monastery first after getting off the plane. The second stop was Laji Mountain. It had just snowed before May Day, and the snow covered the dry and yellow mountains, which was very beautiful;
🍎The mountain road was winding and the altitude rose quickly, so the child had slight altitude sickness and vomited. Fortunately, the driver had oxygen tanks in the car
🍎It was beautiful to fly a drone on the mountain, magnificent and majestic
Laji Mountain
_CF***841 July 2016
5.0
The world's largest prayer wheel. According to the tour guide, this prayer wheel has been consecrated by more than 60 eminent monks. It contains 6 billion copies of the Six-Syllable Mantra Sutra and 200 copies of the Tripitaka. Turning this prayer wheel can eliminate karma and bring good fortune!
Chinese Fuyunlun
游侠半仙29 September 2020
5.0
Located in the Qingqing Yellow River Scenic Area, Nanbinhe Road, Guide County, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, there is a large waterwheel in the waterwheel square and a statue of a Yellow River girl. Feel the Yellow River in Guide!
[Scenery] Green water and green mountains!
[Fun] The Yellow River in Guide is the clearest in the world!
[Value for money] Free,
Qingqinghuanghe Waterwheel Plaza
听足音1 July 2022
5.0
Guide Yellow River Bridge is also called Yellow River Bridge because it is located on the section of the Yellow River in Guide. It is located 100 meters downstream of the Yellow River Floating Bridge. The bridge project was completed in May 1978 and opened to traffic on June 1. The completion of the Yellow River Bridge has further changed the traffic landscape on the Yellow River, allowing people on both sides of the river and vehicles on the Ninggui Highway to travel unimpeded. Changing the traffic landscape on the Yellow River, allowing people on both sides of the river and vehicles on the Ninggui Highway to travel unimpeded. The photo was taken when the car was on the bridge.
Guide Huanghe Bridge
M14***996 October 2026
5.0
Lina, the lecturer at the Gambo Museum, is exceptionally skilled. During the two-hour learning experience, she demonstrated a thorough understanding of the chronological order and comparative analysis of the artifacts, meticulously integrating historical evolution with everyday life. I look forward to the completion of the new Gambo Museum and visiting it again next time.
Gansu Provincial Museum
格兰特杨6 December 2024
5.0
Driving in this season is not easy, and you will encounter some ice and snow along the way. However, the architectural style of Laze and the mountain gods of the Tibetan border are very unique experiences, and travelers who like humanities may like it more. There is no commentary in the off-season, and the plank road behind Laze is also closed; so it must be said that there are some discounts. Under the blue sky, through the smoke rising from the incense burner under Laze, when you see the sunlight of Laji Mountain shining unreservedly on the arrow stacks covered with ice and snow, you feel that a little altitude sickness is worth the price.
Zongka Laze Scenic Area
320***879 June 2020
5.0
Lavender blooms in July. I went there at the right time last year. It was very beautiful.
Yellow River Girl Lavender Garden
大叔的星辰大海！21 April 2026
4.0
Lanzhou Old Street is quite close to the Yellow River Tower. We walked there after visiting the Yellow River Tower. The old street area isn't small, and it feels like a newly built commercial district. In the afternoon during the off-season, there were very few people. I wonder if it will be more crowded at night? The shops are mainly restaurants, plus souvenir shops. If you're passing by, you can check it out!
Lanzhou Old Street
GKC8816 May 2026
5.0
対華夏文化要更深入瞭解4千年前的演變和西寧的扮演重要角色，這博物院有很多的資料。近年來考古隊伍在西北這塊地域也交出漂亮的成績。信息量高。陳列很條里。值得一游。
Qinghai Province Museum
Jamie Ning20 July 2026
4.0
Before coming to Lanzhou, I had no idea what this bridge was like.
I arrived around 3 PM; the sun was still blazing, and the iron railings on the bridge felt hot to the touch. This iron bridge, built in 1909, spans the Yellow River, looking sturdy yet silent. Standing on the bridge, the Yellow River surged beneath my feet, carrying the scent of silt. Speedboats darted out from under the arches, splashing up waves, and children on the bank screamed excitedly—their jubilation was unstoppable.
I didn't rush up the mountain; instead, I found a seat at a teahouse under the bridge. I ordered a cup of "Sanpaotai" (a type of local tea), 15 yuan, with refills. The bamboo chair was a bit old, but just the right amount of comfortable. Several local old men around me were cracking sunflower seeds and playing chess, occasionally glancing up at the river and saying, "The water's risen again." That relaxed feeling is rare in tourist spots.
You absolutely must try the Sanpaotai at the teahouse. Don't rush; sit for at least half an hour, just gazing at the river and daydreaming—that's the real deal.
The cruise ticket is only a few dozen yuan, not expensive at all, and worth experiencing the view from under the bridge.
Speedboats and sheepskin rafts are available on the shore; thrill-seekers can give them a try.
Regarding photography: the "Zhongshan Bridge" stone monument on the south side of the bridge is a classic spot for photos.
Take your time; although the sun is strong 🌞, the river breeze is very pleasant.
Zhongshan Bridge
