The Magnificent Qinghai – the source of the three rivers, the origin of all mountains

The Mountains and Rivers silent, Yet the great Qinghai is sentient

Qinghai

Qinghai Province is unique from other provinces in China in that “within one province there are three regions”. In other words, China's three natural regions can be seen in one province: generally speaking, the Qingnan Plateau belongs to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau region, the Qaidam Basin belongs to the northwest and region, and the Qinghai Lake Basin and the nearby Hehuang Valley belong to the eastern monsoon region.

The magical Yadan of Eboliang CR.Wang Xin Kang

Gangshka Snow Peak Silhouette CR.Yin Sheng Xiang

Dreamy and Colorful Salt Lake    CR.Wang Xiao Gang

Yardangs on Water CR.Yang Jing Hua

Haihuang Bridge CR.Zhang Hai Ling

Rails of Connection CR.Wei Zhi Hao

A Sunset Symphony CR.Yang Jin Hua

Dachaidan Emerald Lake CR.Yang Jing Hua

The Ox-Head Monument Sentinel of the Yellow River's Source CR.Yang Jin Hua

This unique natural and geographical feature has nurtured Qinghai's biodiversity and creates Qinghai's unique ecological value. Most areas in Qinghai are located in the third pole of the earth (roof of the world-- Qinghai-Tibet Plateau), from which the Yangtze River, the Yellow River and the Lancang River originate. “Three River Source” provides rich water resources for the whole country and even Southeast Asia. At the same time, it is also the region with the highest biodiversity, species diversity, gene diversity,   and genetic diversity in the world. This place is also a natural species resource bank for alpine ecosystem, a sensitive area and starting area for the northern hemisphere climate, as well as a regulator and stabilizer for the global ecosystem. It can be said that Qinghai is an ecological treasure land in China and even in the world.

Dusk Frolic.CR.Li Ai Min

Prairie Showdown    CR.Yang Jing Hua

Child of the Snow    CR.Geng Ni

At the same time, Qinghai's unique geographical environment puts forward extraordinary requirements for human survival ability and wisdom. For thousands of years, the ancestors here have formed a simple philosophy in the process of understanding and adapting to nature, that is, interdependence with nature, mountains and rivers, animals and plants, and people themselves. In short, “life community” and “living beings share the same fate”. This concept is not only the cornerstone of the construction of modern ecological civilization, but also a cultural treasure worth exploring in the field of eco- tourism.

Tu’s Lunziqiu（Wooden wheel stone grinder carousel）  CR.Yi Ming

Tour of Magnificent Qinghai International Road Cycling Race    CR.Yang Jing Hua

Huaer Singer（Qinghai Folk Song）CR.Yi Ming

Salar Embroidery   CR.Yi Ming

Relying on unique natural and cultural resources, Qinghai takes “ecology first and green development” as the bottom line to build an international eco- tourism destination. At present, such a system with eco- tourism as the core has been basically established, and Qinghai is becoming a world- class ecological tourist attraction.

Salar Family Feast  CR.Yi Ming

Qinghai “Ganban”（Dry Mixed Noodles） CR.Yi Ming

Qinghai Niangpi（Steamed flour skin wrapper）   CR.Yi Ming