Zaqu River

Zaqu River

Zake township is located in the northwest of Ganzi County, in the narrow gully of the upper reaches of the Yalong River, with an altitude of 3480 meters and 80 kilometers away from the county. It is connected by roads. The Zhaqu section of the Yalong River is located in the township.

Brief introduction of Zhaqu River

The geography of zaqu River

The name and meaning of Zhaqu River

"Zake" means "rock ditch" in Tibetan. The Yalong River flows from Zake to Geni village, Xise Township, where it joins with the Chala river. This section of the Yalong River is also known as "Zhaqu", which means "Rock River".

Natural scenery of Zhaqu River

There are abundant natural resources

Zhaqu river is rich in natural resources, rich in Cordyceps, Fritillaria and other precious medicinal materials. It is also a habitat for bears, leopards, deer, pheasants and other precious wild animals. Deep valley, reefs all over, trees towering on both sides, beautiful scenery, it is also a good place for people to travel and explore.

The scenery is peculiar

The scenery of Zhaqu Valley is unique. In spring, summer, autumn and winter, the scenery on both sides of the river changes with the seasons. In spring and summer, the valley is full of green trees and old cypresses, standing upright. Looking around, the mountains are green and the flowers are blooming. The valley is full of fragrance, and the mountains are full of clouds. The water is gurgling everywhere. The river at the bottom of the mountain is as clear as a green belt. Among the sparkling water, there are fish playing, which makes people feel like they have entered a dreamland. In autumn, the surrounding large areas of trees and shrubs are either red and intoxicating, or golden. It can be said that "the jungle is stained", making people feel like they are in the painting. And when winter comes, in a bleak and withering, shrubs turn yellow, plants and branches are covered with ice flowers everywhere, strings of ice flowers, such as white gags, such as pearls, crystal clear, ingenious, and snow all over the sky will snow the whole valley, snow mountains and ice, magnificent.

The landscape is changeable

The topography of Zhaqu Valley is changeable. The river is sometimes wide and rippling. You can see yellow ducks, mandarin ducks and other waterbirds dancing and playing in groups. What's more, there are cliffs all the way up to the clouds. The current is turbulent and turbulent. There are many strange rocks on both sides of the river. There are many dangers. The roar of the river is deafening. In the rolling waves, sometimes you can see some brave drifting explorers going down the river by rafts.

In maiyulong village, 15 kilometers away from Zhaqu River, there is a natural Buddha statue of master lianhuasheng. This magical stone statue is lifelike, about 1 meter high, and is in the shape of sitting on one's feet.

Address: Zake Township, northwest of Ganzi County, Ganzi Prefecture

Longitude: 99.643839

Latitude: 31.895844

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