Qinghai: Sacred Three

Author: Fan Guangming Liu Guiyou
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The name "Qinghai" originates from the vast and boundless Qinghai Lake, a high-altitude plateau lake shrouded in mist. Qinghai is situated on the "Roof of the World," at the source of major rivers, where agriculture and animal husbandry have intertwined since ancient times, and various ethnic groups have lived together. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, with passes, Qinghai is home to towering snow-capped mountains, expansive grasslands, and dense rivers and lakes. The majestic natural landscape is formed by vast deserts and mighty rivers. The 5.3 million people of various ethnic groups living here, including the Han, Tibetan, Hui, Tu, Salar, and Mongolian, have collectively created a rich and diverse cultural landscape. The Yellow River and Yangtze River, which originate in Qinghai, have given rise to the long-standing and splendid Chinese civilization. The Lancang River and its downstream Mekong River flow through Tibet, Yunnan, and large parts of Southeast Asia. The world-famous Southern Silk Road and the Tang-Tibetan Road pass through Qinghai. The fusion of ethnicities and the blending of cultures have painted the most vibrant colors on the ethnic tapestry of Qinghai. The wonders of nature and its uniqueness have formed the unparalleled "Third Pole" of the world. The Three-River-Source Region, with its goddess-like embrace, encompasses boundless grasslands, continuous snow-capped mountains, the aspirations of pilgrims, and sacred life. The grandeur and beauty of Qinghai are beyond words, and the sanctity of the Three-River-Source Region is unmatched. She is the mother of the rivers and the cradle of civilization.
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