Baigong Mountain "ET Relics"
白公山
Inside rock caves on Baigong Mountain beside Tuosu Lake, odd tube-like formations resembling “iron pipes” have earned it the name “Alien Relics.”
The Alien Relics lie on Baigong Mountain on the northeast shore of Tuosu Lake. Pipe-like objects of varying thickness appear in the mountain's caves and surrounding rock layers. Folk belief once held that they were “iron pipes” left behind by aliens, but geologists mostly regard them as fossilized ancient tree roots, or as iron concretions and mold fossils in sandstone. The scenic area has exaggerated alien-themed sculptures and viewing platforms overlooking Tuosu Lake. Admission depends on the site. It is about 40 km from Delingha and is often visited together with Keluke Lake.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Tuosu Lake (Toson Lake)
- Keluke Lake (Hurleg Lake)
- Haizi Poetry Museum
- Bayin River Scenic Area
- Baishu Mountain
- Gahai Lake (Delingha)
- Qinghai Station of Purple Mountain Observatory
- Jinzihai Lake