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Asia/Shanghai |
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Overview of Qumalai County
Qumalai County belongs to Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, China, located in the hinterland of the Tibetan Plateau, with an average altitude of 4,500 meters above sea level, is the core area where the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, and the Lancang River originate from, and has been known as the "Chinese Water Tower". The county covers an area of 47,000 square kilometers and has a population of about 30,000, with Tibetans as the main ethnic group.
Natural Ecological Characteristics
As an important part of the Sanjiangyuan National Park, Qumalai has plateau wetlands, glaciers, snow-capped mountains and grassland ecosystems, and is the habitat of rare species such as snow leopards and Tibetan wild asses. The source of the Yellow River, Yogu Zonglequ, Zaling Lake and other natural landscapes are magnificent and unique, known as the "Pure Land of the Plateau".
Humanities and Economic Development
The local area retains a strong Tibetan nomadic cultural tradition, horse racing, Tibetan songs and dances and other intangible cultural heritage. The economy is based on animal husbandry, supplemented by the collection of cordyceps. In recent years, eco-tourism and clean energy industries have been gradually developed, practicing the sustainable development concept of "green mountains are golden mountains".
qumalai Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-03-02
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