Nanbaxian - the largest Yadan (wind-erosion) landform in the world

Qinghai boasts the largest yadan landform clusters in the world. The most typical is the Nanbaxian Yadan, which occupies an area of more than 100 square kilometers. When viewed from afar, innumerable layers of loess hills look like waves, with each looking grotesque when enjoyed individually. Wind, as a natural artist, has carved out various figures in the landform, with some of the best-known ones being the vivid "Buddha" figures.

  Tianjun Zhouqun - glacier relics

Zhouqun means "dragon wind" in Tibetan. In the Ice Age about two million years ago, Qilian Mountain and the rest of Tianjun County was covered by glacier, which gradually smoothed out one hilltop after another, leaving behind carved works on the mountains and hills. With some imagination, you will find these magnificent works resemble things such as camels, cows, trucks, castles, and so on.

Author: Jeff

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