Gedeng Mountain Stele
格登山碑
A monument erected on Gedeng Mountain on the China-Kazakhstan border, commemorating the Qianlong Emperor's pacification of the Dzungars. It is a national key cultural heritage site and patriotic education base.
The full name of the Gedeng Mountain Stele is Inscription on Gedeng Mountain Commemorating the Pacification of the Dzungars. It is located on Gedeng Mountain on the China-Kazakhstan border in western Zhaosu County. In 1755, Qing forces defeated the Dzungar chieftain Dawachi here. Emperor Qianlong personally wrote the inscription, which was carved in four scripts: Manchu, Han, Mongolian and Tibetan. The stele was erected in 1760. The stele pavilion sits at the summit, and climbing the steps offers a view over the border grasslands. The site lies in a border management area, so bring your ID card. You may need to complete border permit procedures, and opening times follow local announcements. It is about 60 km from Zhaosu County seat.
Opening hours
Daytime (border control; check announcements)
Nearby sights
- Zhaosu Wetland Park & Heavenly Horses Bathing
- Xiata Scenic Area (Xiata Ancient Trail)
- Zhaosu Jade Lake
- Shengyou Temple
- Zhaosu Horses & Rapeseed Fields
- Xiaohongnahai Stone Figure
- Tekes Bagua City
- Kuokesu Grand Canyon