Opposite the reservoir is the Laji Ridge with an altitude of more than 4,000 meters; snow on the peak barely melts, even in summer. On the shady side of the mountain grows firs, pines, and birches, all of which run through Tibetan villages. A bypath runs through the villages to the danxia landform region.

Standing in the sightseeing pavilion on the top of the hill, one can get a complete and detailed view of most of the danxia peaks in the region. Running down the spiral road, one can find a vacation camp hidden in the valley.

On the reservoir there are large-scale pleasure boats and yachts, on which one can see the cluster of danxia peaks, ferocious cliffs, and earth forests that seem to have been carved by knives. With the reflection in the water, the voyage is even more attractive.

  The origin of China's three great rivers

Three major rivers in China, the Huanghe, Yangtze, and Lancang rivers, all originate from Qinghai Province.

The Huanghe River rises from Maduo County of the Guoluo Prefecture, where there are abundant tiny rivers. However, due to the gentle landform and abundant valleys, there are innumerable lakes in the region as well. The bigger ones include Eling, Zhaling, and Xingxiu lakes, while the smaller ones are virtually countless, hence the saying among the Tibetans that "there are as many lakes as the stars in the sky."

The Yangtze River originates from Geladandong Peak in the Haixi Prefecture, and is called Tongtian River when it runs through Zhiduo and Qumalai counties. During this section of the Tongtian River, the watercourse of the Yangtze River is wide, yet the water is fierce between the ferocious hills on the two sides.

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