Most experts believe that the formation of Qingshan mortar is the product of glaciation, that is, the theory of ice formation. According to the theory of ice formation, as early as the Quaternary Glacier Period millions of years ago, Castle Peak was covered with thick ice, and the melting water pressure of the glacier formed under the ice sheet with a thickness of1000-2000m was 300-400 atmospheres. This kind of pressure melt water has great downward kinetic energy, which carries stones to flow and rotate rapidly, constantly impacting rocks and forming an ice mortar. However, it is controversial that most of the rock mortars found in the past are distributed in low-lying places such as ice valleys and ice beds, while Qingshan rock mortars are distributed in granite on ridges and hilltops, which is puzzling. If the ice theory is established, it will inevitably involve the major issue of whether there are Quaternary glaciers in eastern China, which geologists have debated for more than 80 years, thus involving the study of paleoenvironment, paleoclimate, paleogeomorphology, paleoanthropology and paleontology in China. Another view is the wind erosion theory, which holds that there was a "Chifeng air duct" with strong wind power from 1800 to 10000 years ago, and the "nest" was formed by wind erosion. Although there are different opinions, they all think that it has extremely high scientific research and tourism value.
Qingshan rock mortar is generally oval, round, spoon-shaped or irregular semicircle on the plane, and its shape is like a cylinder, a bowl is a spoon, a basin is a plate and a cup is a barrel. Generally, the mouth is big and the abdomen is small, the bottom is flat, there is no water inlet around, and there is only a water outlet at the lower part. The stone mortar is uneven in size and different in depth. The largest "King of Rock Mortar" is about 10 meter long, 5 meters wide and 3 meters deep, and there are birch trees and shrubs with thick bowls in the mortar. The smallest is only a dozen centimeters. The discovery of Yanjiu Group is of great geological significance to the study of ecological environment in the northern plateau of China.
The whole green hills, peaks and peaks are continuous and uneven, reaching into the sky with great momentum, standing proudly among the mountains like a huge natural barrier. There are clear rocks and stones in the green hills. The sunny side of the mountain and both sides of the valley are exposed rocks, while the shady side of the mountain is covered by trees and lush flowers and plants. The front mountain is steep, majestic and masculine; The back hillside is hollow, charming and gentle, and more feminine.
Castle Peak has "three wonders": sacred stone, peak forest and ice mortar.
Castle Peak Stone is a pictographic stone in Castle Peak Scenic Area, with good shape and large quantity, which can be seen everywhere in the scenic area. The main body of Castle Peak is magnificent, which looks like a statue from a distance, and looks like a giant Buddha sitting up close, with a sense of reality and mystery. Pictographic stones are mostly people and animals. There are famous eagle stone, snake stone, tortoise stone, frog stone, dog stone, double bear stone, dangerous stone and old lady stone, all of which have both form and spirit. Nature's uncanny workmanship is amazing. Therefore, people say that the stones here are immortal rocks.
Qingshan forest. In the lush green hills, you will see the peak forest stab the sky like a sword. The peaks and forests there are prominent, some stand on the towering walls, and some stand tall. It can be said that the peaks are numerous, majestic and graceful. Qingshan forest is shocking, admirable and amazing.
Castle peak mortar. On the granite surface of the main peak of Qingshan, there are large-scale glacial molars. Experts and scholars believe that the scale, variety and good shape of Qingshan ice mortar are rare at home and abroad, and it can be called "the wonder of the world".
"The world is a must."
Qingshan sparse forest landscape is also very distinctive. The birch forest and purple birch forest there are very beautiful, as well as poplar, Queena Ding, hickory, linden, pear, Mongolian oak (vegetable tree) and five-pointed star. Every early summer, green grass and blue sky, pear blossoms as snow and azaleas are red, which makes people feel relaxed and forget to return. In late autumn, the maple leaves such as Dan and birch are all dyed and colorful, and all kinds of wild fruit trees are fruitful and charming.
Qingshan not only has beautiful peak forests and sacred stones, but also patches of meadows on the mountain. The meadow there belongs to alpine meadow, and there are more than 500 kinds of wild plants, including more than 200 kinds of medicinal plants. Every blade of grass? The temple is surrounded by peaks, green grass and flowers, adding femininity and charm to the castle peak.
In the green hills and valleys, there are many streams, and the flowing water is gurgling and crystal clear. Although there is no river flowing, there is the pleasure of a stream. It adds charm and beauty to the castle peak.
There are many kinds of animals in Castle Peak. In the past, Qingshan was famous for its rare animal Qingyang. There are dozens of species such as deer, roe deer, badger, hare, eagle and snake. Castle Peak has a profound cultural heritage. The stone tools, pottery fragments and ancient stone temples found there have printed the pictures of our ancestors' production and life. The arrow spear found there tells people that it was once a battlefield where drums and horns contended. Folk myths and legends and folk stories endow Qingshan with mysterious, profound and distant cultural connotations.
Someone once praised after visiting Qingshan: Qingshan has a soul and a peak with bones and stones.
There is a phase, a stone has a spirit, water has feelings, and a tree is tangible. Castle Peak not only has a strong heroic charm, but also has a sense of inclusiveness. Castle Peak has the rough and unconstrained beauty of the northern mountains, the magnificent and broad beauty, the profound and vigorous beauty and the delicate and gentle beauty. With a total length of1230m, the first mountain sightseeing cableway in Inner Mongolia goes straight to the top of the mountain, and the moat becomes a thoroughfare, which provides convenience for tourists.