Former Site of Lazikou Battle
Located in the northeast of Diebu County, Lazikou is the natural barrier, defending the southern part of Gansu Province. It also was the last strategic pass that was captured by the Central Red Army in Long March. It is well known for the famous Lazikou Battle. The word “Lazi" is the transliteration of lezur in Tibetan language, meaning “near the mountain pass" or “at the foot of a mountain". The total area of La Zikou is 444 square kilometers.
Diebu County is located in the southern part of Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture, featuring the forest ecological environment with colorfully local ethnic customs. Its cultural and natural landscape is the epitome of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Diebu was one of the key stops that the Chinese Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army passed by during the 12,500-kilometer Long March.
Lazikou is a mountain pass in Minshan Mountains with towering cliffs on both sides and fast-flowing Lazi River in the middle. The terrain of the scenic spot declines from the northwest to the southeast part, and its average altitude is 2900 meters. There are some very elegant and pretty natural wonders made up of mountains, water, lakes and waterfalls. The wonders are distributed in Niulu Ravine, Meilu Ravine, Laolong Ravine, Longzhua Ravine, Jiulicai Ravine, Zhuli Ravine and some other Ravines. The climate of the ravines of Lazikou Scenic Area belongs to semi-humid zone with moderate rainfall, also under the combined impact of warm temperate zone and tierra. There is no chilly winter or hot summer. It is the ideal resort for leisure vacation, adventure and the red tourism.
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Add: Lazikou Township.Diebu County,Gannan Prefecture,Gansu Province
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