Binggou Forest
冰沟林海
A spruce forest area west of the county town, part of Qilian Mountains National Park, where forests, streams and meadows alternate; suitable for a half-day forest hike.
Binggou lies about 6 km west of Babao Town and is one of the forest areas in the Qinghai section of Qilian Mountains National Park. Qinghai spruce and Qilian juniper grow in dense stands along the gully, a stream runs down the valley, and alpine meadows fringe the forest, blooming with wildflowers in summer and turning yellow and red in autumn. The area is lightly developed, with walking along the gully road and forest trails as the main activities, and blue sheep and red deer are often seen. Some parts fall within the national park's controlled zones, and visitors must follow the rules of the forest-protection stations; campfires are banned. It is best to hire a car from the county town or drive yourself, and take care on slippery roads after rain.
Opening hours
Open all day (per ranger station management)