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Zanda Earth Forest

Located in Zanda County, Ali Region, Tibet, the earth forest is currently the most typical and largest distribution area of the Tertiary stratum weathered earth forest in the world. The total area of the earth forest is about 2464 square kilometers, with gullies crisscrossing, like castles on the vast plain. These 'castles' were originally the lake basin sedimentary layers in ancient times, and they have been weathered and eroded over billions of years to form their current appearance. Xiayi Gully is located in Xiangzi Township, Zada County. It is a gully hidden between the mountains and the world's unique 'earth forest' landscape. After years of weathering, it has carved the shape of the earth forest with a wide top and narrow bottom. Because the soil layer contains a large amount of ore, it presents a colorful beauty under the sun. The terrain in the gully is complex, with overlapping mountains, rugged mountain roads, lush vegetation, and rich species. Xiayi Gully Scenic Area has been included in the 'Earth Forest National Geological Park' of Zada County since 2005. When we went there, cars could directly reach the earth forest without charge. It is said that protective walkways are being built now, which is a good thing, allowing this landscape to last forever.

The unmissable Ali Da North Line (16) - Zada Earth Forest

The Piyang Dongga Grottoes surrounded by the Zada Earth Forest are historical relics from the Guge Dynasty. It is both shocking and slightly regrettable that such a magnificent city was built under this kind of terrain. Most of the caves we saw were damaged and there were no historical remains to be seen. As we climbed close to the top and were about to return, it started to rain, followed by hail. At this time, these caves came in handy. While hiding from the rain in the cave, we faintly heard someone talking. When the rain eased a bit, we followed the sound and found an old man on the phone. The old man saw me and opened a small door next to him. I thought he was letting us in to shelter from the rain, but to my surprise, there was a different world inside the small door. First, there was a living room. After walking through this living room, there was another door inside. When this door was opened, history came rushing at us: inside the door was a cave with well-preserved murals! The old man told us that this set of murals has a history of more than 1,300 years, and what we saw was one of the only two well-preserved caves left.

Tibet Ali|Zada Soil Forest & The Disappeared Guge Dynasty

|Zada Soil Forest & The Disappeared Guge Dynasty. Tibet Ali|Zada Soil Forest & The Disappeared Guge Dynasty In addition to snow-capped mountains, lakes, and grasslands, the Ali region also has a breathtaking alien landscape, which has a crisp and refreshing name: Zada Soil Forest. Walking in the labyrinth-like soil forest, I can't help but sigh how many springs, summers, autumns, and winters, and how much wind and sun, can create such a magical landscape. About the address: The Zada Soil Forest is located in Zada County, Ali Region, Tibet, and is the most famous geomorphological scenic area in Zada County. Tickets: Free. Transportation/route It is 90 kilometers away from Zada County. Navigate to the viewing platform of Zada Soil Forest National Geological Park from Zada County, drive along National Highway 565 for half an hour, or you can drive directly to the viewing platform on the top of the mountain to see the whole view of the soil forest. Tips: You need to apply for a border defense certificate to Zada County; The plateau climate is dry, the ultraviolet rays are strong, and the sand and wind are large, so you need to do a good job of sun protection; The altitude of the Ali region is high, so you should prepare drugs to relieve altitude sickness in advance. About the scenic spot: The address of the Guge Dynasty: 2 kilometers away from Zaburang District, Zada County, Ali Region, on the earth mountain Tickets: 65 yuan/person; explanation fee 100 yuan/person. Route/Transportation It is about half an hour's drive from Zada County, and it is recommended to play for 2-3 hours.

[Ali, Tibet] If the trip to Ali is the dream of every Tibetan who loves Tibet, the site of the Zadagug dynasty is also the climax of my once again Ali. 12 times into Tibet in 10 years, 3 times to Ali, I should draw a perfect ending for the trip to Tibet in my life journey. When to come again, maybe it is a distant waiting, but in At this time, in the land of Tibet, I will cherish every minute of every minute.

[Tibet Aliguge Dynasty ruins] 10 years ago, I accidentally saw a photo of the ancient city with golden light under the afterglow of the setting sun. I was surprised that there was such a place, and I was always looking for it. The direction. Later, I learned that this place is the site of the Guge Dynasty in Ali, Tibet. There is a saying that "the heart is in, the dream is in", almost 10 years later, I came here personally, and again and again. The ancient site of the Guge Kingdom is a plateau ancient city. It is located on a mountain hill on the bank of the Xiangquan River in the Zhabjang district of Ali Zanda. It covers an area of about 180,000 square meters and is one of the first batch of key cultural relics protection units in the country. Ancient buildings provide important material information. Every time I try to take pictures of everything I see in my eyes, no matter whether its dark or dark, I dont think its enough. I want to come here again. Im here. .

The site of the Guge Dynasty in Ali, Tibet, is located in the Xiangquan River Valley, 18 kilometers west of Zanda County, and stands on the steep hills. It used to be the seat of the kingdom of Guge. After hundreds of years of baptism and man-made destruction, it was almost ruined, leaving only a large number of palaces and Buddhist temples built in the eleventh century. Although it was already devastated, The momentum of the high is still there, and you can see the prevailing glory at a glance. The Guge Dynasty was destroyed by the invasion of the country in 1630, and the 100,000 subjects disappeared overnight. It became a mystery that has not yet been solved, attracting waves of tourists to come and sing.

The Guge dynasty, which has been for more than 700 years, disappeared mysteriously 400 years ago. This is a controversial topic throughout history and archaeology. What is left today is just some shards of sorrow. But even if these broken walls are left in the middle, you can still feel the power and glory of the Guge Dynasty. The Guge Dynasty site is located on the south bank of Xiangquan, northwest of Tolin Town, in the Zabulrang District of Ali Zada County, 19 kilometers from the county seat. Built for the descendants of the Tubo royal family who once owned a million people, it has been in this place for more than 700 years. It has been inherited for more than 20 generations of kings. It has a history of 1,300 years and died in the seventeenth century, but left behind for future generations. Numerous precious cultural relics and historical materials. is different from the ancient architecture we know, the mysterious Guge dynasty, from the foothills to the top of the mountain more than 300 meters high, housing buildings, Buddhist pagodas and caves are densely covered with mountains, reaching more than 600, forming a huge ancient architectural complex. From a distance, it is like a pyramid. Standing at the highest point of the Guge dynasty, the top of the pyramid overlooks the palace. The palace is always high. This aspect is for defense, and on the other hand it symbolizes the supremacy of the king. However, the war destroyed the castle and the yellow sand drowned the hero.

From Ali Shiquanhe Town, along the 219 National Road, about 140 kilometers to the Balbing Station, the station is 4,700 meters above sea level; the Balbine Station to Zada County, the road that needs to cross the Gangdese Mountains is above 5000 meters above sea level; After entering Zhada Highway, there is a colorful mountain. It is very charming when there are dozens of kilometers near Zada. There is a row of snow peaks standing there. It is the northern end of the Himalayas. About 20 kilometers away from Zada County. The Zanda Tulin is in front of you, and you can reach Zada County through the Zanda forest; the mysterious Guge Dynasty site is about 10 kilometers from Zanda County. Colored mountains of the Gangdese Mountains, brown and yellow, against the backdrop of distant snow-capped mountains and blue sky and white clouds, as if God's overturned palette. Looking from afar, a group of castles, a group of towers, a tent, a layer of palaces, staggering, ceremonial, marvel at the wonders of nature. Zanda The geomorphology is called the river-lake phase in geology, which is caused by millions of years of geological changes. According to geologists, more than one million years ago, between the land and the Pulan was a large lake with a radius of more than 500 kilometers. The Himalayan orogeny caused the lake basin to rise, the water level decreased, and the height of the "building" was washed out. After the erosion of the wind and rain, the statues of today's mountains are carved on the steep mountain rocks.