Jishishan is not only the watershed of Qingshui River and Daxia River, a tributary of the Yellow River, but also the dividing line between Gansu and Qinghai provinces. More importantly, it is a landmark mountain range from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to the Loess Plateau. This geographical location makes Jishishan the border between Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and Loess Plateau, with complex geological environment, mainly eroded and accumulated gullies, loose rock properties and rich active faults.
Jishishan has a profound historical and cultural heritage, which is the starting point of Dayu's water control and rich in historical and cultural relics. At the same time, it is also a place where many nationalities live together and develop together, forming a unique national culture.
Food recommendation near Jishishan:
1. Noodle sausage: This is a traditional multi-ethnic snack. The main raw materials are small intestine and flour. Add water to flour to make paste, add proper amount of starch, refined salt and flavor raft, and then pour into small intestine. You can eat it when it is cooked.
2. Niangzizi: This is a snack with high reputation in Linxia, which is loved by people for its unique taste and flavor.
3. Roasted mutton of Populus euphratica in Dunhuang: This is a traditional food made of mutton grown in Populus euphratica forest in Qinling Mountains, with various spices and condiments, and roasted with charcoal fire.
4. Hand-grabbed rice: This is a very popular food in Jishishan County. Especially after the earthquake and other disasters, many catering bosses will provide free hand-picked rice to the affected people to help them tide over the difficulties.
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Jishishan