Gansu has a state known as "Wheat Plus" in China, which was once an important city on Tang-Tibetan ancient road.
Life should not only consist of work and employment, family and housework. It's more important to go for a walk to see world outside home and world outside company. During winter holidays, many people traveled to west of motherland, such as Tibet, Yunnan, Gansu and Xinjiang, to play and enjoy different scenery of motherland.
I don't know if you've been to west of your homeland to have a look. It's really different from East Coast, Central Plain, and Central Plains. Climate, transportation, humanities, scenery, architecture, etc., all in western regions. Own unique style.
In recent years, Linxia Prefecture in Gansu Province has become a popular tourist attraction. Many ethnic minorities live here. According to reports, 42 ethnic minorities live here. More than half of them believe in Islam, therefore, This place is also known as "Wheat Plus" in China, Walking streets and alleys here, it is full of exotic customs, as if giving feeling of being in a foreign country. a country.
Linxia is a city with a long history, especially during Tang Dynasty. It was known as "important city" of ancient Tang and Tibetan roads. It played an indispensable role in transportation and trade. At same time, one of tributaries of Yellow River passes through this area, so it is an important developed city with rich products, a large population and a developed economy.
The unique culture here can be seen from buildings and sculptures on street. In Linxia, there is a scenic spot called "Eight Alleys and Thirteen Alleys" that captures unique culture of this small town.
The Scenic Road is a flat stone-paved road that has charm of an old town. On both sides of road are neat brick houses. The gray brick wall and dark gray tall tiles speak of simplicity. And these doors and windows, all are made of wood, with exquisite carvings.
All kinds of statues are located on vast territory of picturesque place. They communicate with each other, play chess, look at sky, pull carriage, etc. They look like they are alive. It seems they saw ancient merchants pass by.
The walls of scenic spot are also engraved with various paintings, some of which are about "Ancient Silk Road", with maps and words engraved on them, and some are about encouraging future generations. the word “zeal”, and next to it is a person reading a book… These statues and paintings are all symbols of history and culture.
This is a small town with an exotic style. Many here believe in Islam, so on streets,you can often see mosques,tall buildings, blue tiled beams and in an exquisite raised corner, you can also see people in national suits and hats on their heads, very kind, walking along road, the feeling that you are in a foreign country.
There are various tourist attractions in Linxia. Sunming Rock is a Level 4A scenic spot belonging to a nature reserve. This picturesque place has high mountains rising above ground. It is emerald green, stretching into sky, and millennial tree is very huge. Water murmurs in river here, and ancient trees and rivers set off each other, making this place quiet and kind.
The most impressive thing is a big piece of virgin forest here, There are all kinds of outlandish pine trees, all kinds of poses and shapes, as if alive, Some are like peacocks with their tails spread, and some are like flying Some birds are like magnificent buildings and there are many types of them.
The scenery is different throughout year. In spring, birds sing and flowers are fragrant, everything is restored, buds are slowly growing, and it looks like a new life; in summer there is a shade of trees, and brooks murmur, where you can hide from summer heat;
In autumn, mountains and plains are covered with red leaves, and forests are reflected in river like an ink painting;
Here you can also taste authentic local delicacies. The most famous of these is hand-caught lamb. Located inland, it is dry and rainless, so there is less water in pasture.
But it's nutritious. Sheep grow on these feeds. There are no compound feeds and artificial feeding. Drink spring water and eat natural pastures. This lamb is tender and refreshing. Rich in protein and various trace elements, it plays an important role in improving people's health.
There is also beer fruit here, which is practically non-existent in other places. It grows here in mountains at over 2000 meters. It is a valuable tree species.These trees are taller, stronger, not easily blown away by wind, have strong adaptability, have strong disease and pest resistance, and have a longer fruiting period.
And output is big. Locals plant a large number of such fruit trees, which can not only support mountain soil, but also sell fruits for economic benefits. This kind of fruit is crisp and refreshing, can reduce phlegm and cough, moisturize spleen and lungs, and have a good health effect.
With beautiful scenery, exclusive food, cultural attractions and a long history, Linxia is full of attractions, isn't it?
When you come here, you can experience exotic customs, enjoy mountains and rivers, and eat and drink plenty. Such a wonderful land has attracted thousands of tourists. Slowly it has become a tourist attraction. Resort.