The Most Beautiful Highway, the Most Beautiful Journey
- Tourism Grand Passage Along the Taizi Mountain in Linxia Prefecture

In this world, there are some roads destined for nostalgia, like the Sichuan-Tibet Highway (G318). And there are some roads destined to amaze, like the Linxia Tourism Grand Passage that stretches for 286 kilometers along the Taizi Mountain in Linxia Prefecture.

This is the most beautiful self-driving route that winds and stretches along the southwestern border of Gansu Province. It resembles a majestic dragon crawling across the land, situated in the southwestern part of the desirable Gansu Province, serving as a key connection within the one-hour economic circle of Lanzhou and a key node in the Greater Jiuzhaigou Tourism Circle.

It is a path of integrated development, where different ethnic groups work hand in hand, advancing together. The Tourism Grand Passage Along the Taizi Mountain in Linxia Prefecture is a significant tourism project planned and implemented by the Linxia Prefectural Committee and Government. It aims to solve the problem of difficult public travel, promote the in-depth development of cultural and tourism industries, boost economic growth, and facilitate rural revitalization. Stretching from north to south at the border between Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture and Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, it connects Jishishan, Hezheng, Linxia, and Kangle counties, forming a new bridge that facilitates travel and communication between the multi-ethnic inhabited areas in the north and south.

This is a road of both remote distance and close proximity, where the distant and nearby find tranquility in each other's presence. The ancient Hezhou, situated above the Yellow River, is a vital gateway along the Southern Silk Road, a significant town along the ancient Tang-Tibetan trade route, and a center for tea-horse trading. It has been renowned as the "Dry Port of the West" and compared to Wenzhou in the east and Hezhou in the west. Adjacent to Lanzhou and bordering the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, it serves as an important economic corridor connecting the mainland with the Qinghai-Tibet region. Throughout history, it has been a gathering place for merchants traveling from the south to the north, as well as for scholars and literati from ancient times to the present.

This is a road that begins at the source of Dayu's water management and ends at the foothills of Lianhua Mountain. This most beautiful road starts by the banks of the Yellow River in Dahejia Town, where the sound of crashing waves can be heard. It passes through the magnificent peaks and valleys of Dadun Gorge, with flowing waters serenading along the way. It traverses through Huangcaoping, where flowers bloom in succession, creating undulating colorful corridors. In the ancient stone sea, it carves a path, adding a touch of history to the surroundings.

This is a road of tranquil beauty in winter and spring, and vibrant splendor in summer and autumn. Spanning 286 kilometers from north to south, it showcases a colorful palette of natural wonders along the way. The lush greenery of fields and gardens resembles emerald jade, while the majestic snow-capped mountains and vast sea of clouds create a serene white backdrop. The rolling waves of flower fields and golden wheat evoke a shimmering golden hue. The forests are ablaze with a myriad of colors, resembling a vibrant orange tapestry. The deep and varying shades of blue paint the sky and fields, creating a dreamy atmosphere. The rural countryside is adorned with terraced fields, forming a mosaic of blooming flowers.

This is a road of dreams where the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Loess Plateau face each other from across the mountains, embracing the breathtaking beauty of the horizon. This most beautiful road begins in the south, passing through Lianhua Mountain and continuing through Yemu Gorge, where it connects to the picturesque Yeli Guan Mountain Water Garden. It crosses the Yellow River and reaches Jishi Pass, extending towards the magnificent Qinghai Province. Winding through the mountains of the Taizi Range, it travels through the grand Xia River and crosses Tumen Pass, leading to the enchanting Jiuse Gan'nan Xiangbala. This road is paved on the verdant green, adorned with clouds, and accompanied by the dance of the blue sky and white clouds overhead. It is embraced by the lush grasses and green fields beneath your feet.

This is a road of love songs where the melodies of Hezhou flowers and Taomin flowers echo and resonate. Lianhua Mountain flowers, popular in the Taomin region, and the Hezhou flowers, sung in the Helong region, travel along this most beautiful road in harmony. They bring the people of different ethnic groups in Linxia together, heading towards the mountains for gatherings, singing with unrestrained joy. Their passionate songs about life and beautiful blessings for the future linger along the road, where the "flowers" of two nations accompany you throughout the journey, blooming in full splendor.