Where is Niubei Mountain? Who is there on the mountain?

Niubei Mountain is located in Yingjing County, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province, at the junction with Luding County. It is a branch of Erlang Mountain and is the watershed of Qingyi River and Dadu River. The top of the mountain is 3,600 meters above sea level, because there are huge rocks on one side of the cliff. The protruding mountain resembles an ox's head, and the slender ridge resembles an ox's back. It was named after the ridge. It became known in late 2009 as the highest mountain in Yingjing County - Bison Mountain with an altitude of 3,666 meters. It belongs to the Qingyi River water system (the watershed between the Dadu River and the Qingyi River is the 3300-meter Big Mine, or Shanwang Mountain).

Niubei Mountain is located in Piaoergou, Sanhe Township, Yingjing County. It is the highest mountain in Yingjing County - Bison Mountain with an altitude of 3666 meters. It belongs to the Qingyi River water system. (The watershed between the Dadu River and the Qingyi River is the Big Mine 3300m, or Shanwang Mountain). It is named because there is a huge rock protruding from the cliff on the top of the mountain that looks like an ox's head, and the ridge is long and thin and looks like an ox's back. Bison Mountain belongs to the southern extension of Erlang Mountain and belongs to the Dadu River anticline in terms of geological structure. It includes Bison Mountain (3666 meters above sea level), Great Bison Mountain (3409 meters above sea level), Guangtou Mountain (3478 meters above sea level), and Machangliang (3499 meters above sea level). , Big Mine and other major peaks. The mountains generally run north-south and are the source of the Yinghe River. Due to the undercutting of the river, it is divided into two mountain ridges running east-west: Big Bison Mountain-Guangtou Mountain-Machangliang and Bison Mountain-Big Mining Mountain. The exposed rocks are mainly Proterozoic potassium feldspar granite and rhyolite. There are Dengying Formation hydrothermal hematite and magnetite deposits in the large mine area. The average annual temperature in the mountains is less than 13 degrees, and the annual precipitation reaches more than 2,000 mm. Hemlocks, firs, oaks, castanopsis and shrubs are densely covered, but the damage is serious. Wildebeests roam the mountains, so they are called Bison Mountains. Other wild protected animals include giant pandas, red pandas, Sumatran antelopes, horned pheasants, golden pheasants, etc. There are wild gastrodia elata, coptis, cork, rhubarb and other medicinal materials. There are many mountain peaks in Yingjing County, and Niubei Mountain is probably the best viewing place among them. It became known to the public at the end of 2009. Niubei Mountain is located on the side of Erlang Mountain facing the Qingyi River. It has a wide view and a magnificent sea of ??clouds. It is known as "China's largest viewing platform" and is an excellent photography destination. The sea of ??clouds in Niubei Mountain is dense and even, magnificent and gentle. The waterfall clouds that can be seen everywhere are like "Hallelujah Mountain" in Avatar, which makes people feel like they are stepping in the air; while looking around, the continuous mountains are scattered in order and have distinct layers. Gongga Snow Mountain, the king of Shu Mountain, stands at the highest point, with Niba Mountain, Niangniang Mountain, Wawu Mountain, Emei Mountain, Jiajin Mountain, Siguniang Mountain and Erlang Mountain in front, the Dadu River Grand Canyon in the back, and almost all the famous mountains in the Land of Abundance. At this time, they all turned into exquisite bonsais, and under the rolling clouds and mist, the mountains and hills gradually lowered, slowly blending into the Tianfu Plain with rolling rice waves. Whether you are a hiking enthusiast or a photography enthusiast, this route can be described as a top-notch trip.

In Tongzilin, Lengqi Town, Luding County, Provincial Highway 212, there is a 45-kilometer mining road that leads directly to the top of the mountain.

Gongga Snow Mountain, the King of Shu Mountains, stands at the highest point due west of Niubei Mountain. The top of the mountain is always surrounded by thick clouds, making it difficult to see its true face; Niba Mountain, Niangniang Mountain, Wawu Mountain, Mount Emei stands in the northeast of Niubei Mountain, which is clear and spectacular at sunset; Jiajin Mountain and Erlang Mountain stand in the southeast of Niubei Mountain, and can be seen at both sunrise and sunset. Niubei Mountain is like an inverted basin, standing on the ridge and looking around Surrounded by the sea of ??clouds waterfall rolling in the wind, and surrounded by vast snow-capped mountains, there are different and spectacular scenery here in every season. The sea of ??clouds on Niubei Mountain is dense and even, sometimes gentle and sometimes turbulent. Its spectacular cloud waterfall is incomparable, making people feel like they are stepping on the air.

Route to Niubei Mountain: Yingjing County - Siping Township - Sanhe Township Government - Daqiaotou - Jiubaosuo - Qijia River - Niubei Mountain (total length is about 100 kilometers), above Qijia River It's all gravel roads, and you have to drive an off-road vehicle to get to the top of Niubei Mountain. Although the journey up the mountain is only more than 40 kilometers, the difficulty of the road requires more than 4 hours of driving to reach the mountain. There are also some talented people who drive cars up to Niubei Mountain, but ordinary people usually use four-wheel drive off-road or large trucks to go up the mountain. Niubei Mountain produces iron ore. Although it is managed by Yingjing County in Ya'an, the mining rights belong to Luding County. The two counties have been fighting for this place for more than 50 years. The disordered mining by local people has caused the vegetation landscape of Niubei Mountain to deteriorate. Destruction, Jiwu mines can be seen everywhere here, and several large bottomless holes have been formed on Niubei Mountain. There is no bottom. Seeing such a beautiful place due to man-made destruction, I feel infinite emotion. Take the time to take pictures, maybe soon. In the future, the cattle back here may not disappear overnight.

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Where is the Niubei Mountain Scenic Area?

The Niubei Mountain Scenic Area is in Yingjing County, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province. Niubei Mountain is a branch of Erlang Mountain. It is located in Piaoergou, Niubei Mountain Town, Yingjing County, at the junction of Yingjing County, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province and Luding County. It was formerly known as Big Mine and Yiniu Mountain. It is the watershed of Qingyi River and Dadu River. The top of the mountain is above sea level. 3666 meters, it is named because there is a huge rock protruding from the cliff on the top of the mountain that looks like an ox's head, and the ridge is slender and looks like an ox's back.

Introduction to Niubei Mountain

Niubei Mountain is Bison Mountain in Yingjing County. Bison Mountain belongs to the southern extension of Erlang Mountain. In terms of geological structure, it belongs to the Dadu River anticline, including Bison Mountain and Daye Mountain. Niushan, Guangtou Mountain, Machangliang, Niangniang Mountain, Dachengshan and other major peaks, the mountains generally run in a north-south direction and are the source of the Yinghe River.

In 2009, due to the attention of National Geographic Magazine, Niubei Mountain was known as the largest 360-degree viewing platform in China. Among the domestic outdoor sports, hiking, mountaineering, and photography enthusiasts It is also relatively famous as a place for astronomy enthusiasts to search for stars.

Where is Niubei Mountain Scenic Area?

Niubei Mountain Scenic Area is located in Piaoergou, Sanhe Township, Yingjing County, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province.

Niubei Mountain is located in Piao'ergou, Sanhe Township, Yingjing County, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province. It is named because there is a huge rock protruding from the cliff on one side of the mountain that resembles a bull's head, and the ridge is long and thin and looks like a cow's back (also known as "Bison"). Mountain"). The mountain roads here are rugged and the scenery is beautiful. Whether you are a hiking enthusiast or a photography enthusiast, this route can be described as an unforgettable photography trip.

Development and utilization of Niubei Mountain:

In January 2011, the 100-kilometer road section from Yingjing County to the top of Niubei Mountain was renovated. Some dangerous road sections were reinforced and widened, and personnel were arranged It is undergoing long-term maintenance and tourist signs are being installed to facilitate tourists' travel.

In October 2010, we applied to register the brands "Bison Mountain" and "Niubei Mountain" in the name of Yingjing County State-owned Company. The preliminary work has been completed, and the National Trademark Office is making public announcements. In 2012 Registration will be completed after the announcement.

On July 1, 2015, the Yingjing County Government of Ya'an City, Sichuan Province and the Luding County Government of Garze Prefecture, Sichuan Province jointly issued a letter to officially close Niubei Mountain for development. During the mountain closure period, outsiders and vehicles are prohibited from passing through. However, the mountain closure only applies to the main mountain, not to viewing platforms such as Niejiagou in Niangniang Mountain, which are adjacent to the main mountain.

Niubei Mountain, a good place in Ya'an

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National Geographic Magazine He once described a place like this: "Here, Niba Mountain, Wawu Mountain, Emei Mountain, Jiajin Mountain, Siguniang Mountain and Erlang Mountain are in the front, Gongga Snow Mountain, the king of Shu Mountain, is on the side, and the Dadu River Grand Canyon is behind. It is almost the most beautiful place in the Land of Abundance. At this time, all the famous mountains have turned into exquisite bonsai, and under the rolling clouds and mist, the mountains and hills gradually lowered and slowly merged into the rolling Tianfu Plain. "This place is Niubei Mountain, known as "Niubei Mountain." China’s largest viewing platform”.

Not only that, you can also see the sunrise and sunset, starry sky, Buddha light, fire clouds, sea of ??clouds, cloud waterfalls, Rizhao Jinshan, etc. The beautiful scenery of Niubei Mountain is hard-won. Not only do you have to bump along the mountain road for several hours, but the food and accommodation conditions can only meet the most basic needs, and God often fails to be kind to you. But once these beautiful views arrive, all the effort is worth it.

Sea of ??Clouds

The sea of ??clouds on Niubei Mountain is dense and even, sometimes gentle, sometimes turbulent, and there are even spectacular cloud waterfalls, which always make people feel like they are stepping in the air, like a fairy or a god. , coupled with the continuous mountains all around, with clear layers, giving people a sense of insignificance. When the weather is fine, the sea of ??clouds will not retreat 24 hours a day. Generally, around 16:00 in the afternoon, a large amount of clouds will overflow down the mountain, forming a spectacular cloud waterfall.

Starry sky

The star trails in Niubei Mountain are very spectacular. You don’t have to wait until summer to watch the stars in the sky from the top of the mountain, reach out and touch the sky, as if you are among the stars. Many photography enthusiasts have also produced many blockbusters here.

Generally, around 4 a.m., you can prepare your tripod to shoot star trails. Nights in Niubei Mountain are very cold, with temperatures above minus 10°C, strong winds and fog, so you must take measures to keep warm and protect your photography equipment. The sky full of stars in Niubei Mountain is indeed beautiful, and you can take the photos you want even with your mobile phone.

The most beautiful thing is the sea of ??clouds and the starry sky, which can be seen on a clear night. One hour before sunrise at around 5 o'clock in the morning, when the horizon is printed in red, a red and blue sky is formed, which matches the sea of ??clouds and the sky. The stars in the sky are so beautiful.

Sunrise

Please note that the color temperature of the sun is red only when it has just risen from the horizon, and the light is not strong, so it is beautiful when photographed, and the time is only about a few minutes. More than ten minutes.

Sunset

As the sky gradually darkens, the sun slowly sets in the west, and the horizon turns blood red. Looking at the sea of ??clouds in front of us through the lens, the setting sun adds more splendor and splendor to this golden ocean, and the undulating mountains with the rolling sea of ??clouds add a bit of charm to this beautiful scenery.

Rizhao Jinshan

Rizhao Jinshan is a must-see beauty in Niubei Mountain. It is not that it can only be seen in Niubei Mountain, but Gongga Snow Mountain, the king of Shu Mountain, stands in Niubei Mountain is the highest point due west. Standing on the top of Niubei Mountain, you can see the full view of the King of Shu Mountain. Niubei Mountain can be said to be the best place to view Gongga Sacred Mountain. When the sun rises or the weather clears, Gonggar will reveal its majestic figure. If you are lucky, you can also take photos of the magnificent Rizhao Jinshan Mountain.

It should be noted that, just like the sunrise, the color temperature is red when the sun just rises. When projected on the top of the snow-capped mountains, it will form a contrasting light and dark landscape of Jinshan Mountain. The shooting time is longer than the sunrise. It will be a little longer, remember to grasp it.

Introduction

Niubei Mountain is located in Paoergou, Sanhe Township, Yingjing County, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province. It is the highest mountain in Yingjing County - Bison Mountain with an altitude of 3666 meters. Compared with "Big Mine", which is commonly called by the locals, "Niubei Mountain" is more familiar to travel enthusiasts. It is named because there is a huge rock protruding from the cliff on the top of the mountain that looks like an ox's head, and the ridge is slender and looks like an ox's back. The "first" person to discover the Niubei Mountain viewing platform was adventure photographer Lu Linglong, who climbed to the top of Niubei Mountain for the first time in 2008.

The top of Niubei Mountain has a wide view and a magnificent sea of ??clouds. It is known as "China's largest viewing platform" and is an excellent photography destination. The sea of ??clouds in Niubei Mountain is dense and even, magnificent and gentle. The waterfall clouds that can be seen everywhere make people feel like they are walking in the air. Looking around, the continuous mountains are well-proportioned and layered, and almost all the famous mountains and ridges of the Land of Abundance can be seen. The altitude of Niubei Mountain is relatively low, and the routes are mature, so it is not easy to get lost. Climbers of average physical fitness can climb to the top in 1-2 days. At sunrise, under the rolling clouds and mists, the golden snow-capped mountains are jagged and orderly, which is really suitable for photography enthusiasts A treasure for non-professional mountaineering enthusiasts.

Best travel time

April to May is the best season to climb Niubei Mountain. The weather is slightly warmer and the air is dry at the top of Niubei Mountain at an altitude of 3,600 meters. There are relatively few foggy days, which is the best time of the year to view the magnificent sea of ??clouds in Niubei Mountain.

June to September is the rainy season, which is the off-season; after September it is basically the peak season, especially during short holidays and weekends, it is best to book a hotel in advance. There may be dark ice on the road after November. Tourists who are not familiar with the road conditions or are not confident in their skills should be careful when choosing self-driving or cycling.

What to wear

What to wear

The weather in Niubei is changeable. The necessary equipment for climbing Niubei Mountain include jackets and pants, high-top hiking shoes, Trekking poles, sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, lipstick, gloves, quick-drying clothes, down jackets, thicker socks, headscarf masks (or magic headscarves), insulated water bottles, backpacks, garbage bags, commonly used medicines, ponchos, etc., specifically Based on personal circumstances, it is not recommended to carry a heavy bag when hiking. If you plan to camp, it is recommended to bring a double-layer three-season or four-season tent, snow cover, warm clothes and pants, and a boiler head set. In addition, different seasons require different levels of sleeping bags.

April-May: Snow melting season/spring, sleeping bag with comfortable temperature range of -15℃ and above is required

June-November: Rainy season/summer and autumn, sleeping bag with comfortable temperature range of -12℃ and above is required Sleeping bags with the above comfortable temperature scale

December-March: Snow season/winter, sleeping bags with -20℃ or above the comfortable temperature scale are required

Language

Local language Mainly speaking Mandarin in southwest China. The locals can also speak Mandarin. Even if some people are not standard, they can still understand it, so there is no need to worry too much about communication problems.

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Introduction to Niubei Mountain

Niubei Mountain is located at the junction of Yingjing County, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province and Luding County. The branch of Erlang Mountain, formerly known as Big Mine and Bison Mountain. It is the watershed of Qingyi River and Dadu River. The top of the mountain is 3660 meters above sea level. At the end of 2009, a famous photographer from National Geographic magazine accidentally discovered an unnamed hillside in Luding County where you can view many snow-capped mountains. Since then, it has been named Niubei Mountain and has become famous. Photographers from all over the world flocked to it.

Six unique features of Niubei Mountain

One unique feature is the sea of ??clouds: dense and even, sometimes gentle, sometimes turbulent, sometimes pouring down along the ridge, its spectacular cloud waterfall is incomparable .

The second highlight, the setting sun: As the sky gradually darkens, the sun slowly sets in the west, and the horizon turns blood red. The setting sun renders the rolling sea of ??clouds even more brilliant.

Three wonders, sunrise: the unexpected beauty appears when the clouds open and close, magical and unpredictable. Suddenly the peaks and ridges are ethereal, with myriads of rays of light; suddenly the clouds move and the mountains dance, galloping and stirring.

Four wonders, Gongga Snow Mountain: Gongga Snow Mountain, the King of Shu Mountain, stands at the highest point due west of Niubei Mountain. Standing on the top of Niubei Mountain, you can see the whole view of the King of Shu Mountain.

Five wonders, Buddha's light: You can also see the rare "Buddha's light" on Niubei Mountain. Although the Buddha's light here is not as famous as that of Mount Emei, its charming scene is not inferior at all.

Six wonders, star trails: The star trails of Niubei Mountain are very spectacular. You don’t have to wait until summer to watch the stars in the sky from the top of the mountain, reach out and touch the sky, as if you are in the galaxy. .

Uphill Route

Route 1: Chengdu-Shimian (Highway)-Lengqi Town (National Highway)-Pumaidi Village-Niubei Mountain (Mountain Road)

Route 2: Chengdu - Shimian (Highway) - Xinglong - Niejiagou (Mountain Road)

Route 3: Chengdu - Yingjing (Highway) - Siping (National Highway) - Sanhe Township - Niubei Mountain (Mountain Road) ) Route 4: Chengdu-Yingjing (Highway)-Lengqi Town (National Highway)-Yujingou Village-Niubei Mountain (Mountain Road)

Route 4: Chengdu-Yingjing (Highway)-Lengqi Town (National Highway) - Yujingou Village - Niubei Mountain (Mountain Road)

Camping accommodation

1. The price of a tent inn on the top of the mountain is about 50-100 yuan. There are two ways to stay in a tent inn:

The first is to sleep in a simple tent with a wooden bed and two quilts and a bed. If you go in winter, you can just bring a sleeping bag just in case you are afraid of the cold. The second option is to rent a large tent that can accommodate 4 to 5 people.

2. Set up your own tent on the top of the mountain

You can do this in summer and autumn, but it is not recommended for donkeys in winter. After all, it is cold and freezing, and it is windy and snowy at night. The temperature outside is very low at night. In mid-December, it is about minus 8 to 10 degrees at night. And the top of the mountain is very open so the wind is strong. It is recommended to take more care of your body and sleep in a tent inn. You can warm yourself up by the fire before sleeping.