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Qinghai is in the northeastern part of
Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and its name comes from Qinghai Lake, the
largest inland lake in China. The Yangtze, the Yellow and Lancang
Rivers all have their origins there, so Qinghai is also known as the
birthplace of rivers. Qinghai is over 9,842 feet above sea level. It
is rich in tourist resources and possesses an ideal ecological
environment. The people of the region have a unique religious
culture and traditional folk customs, which also makes Qinghai a
fascinating destination.
In the remote past, there was a branch line of the ancient Silk Road
which stretched west from Lanzhou in Gansu to Qinghai.
Xining, located on the northeastern part
of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Xining is the provincial capital of
Qinghai. It is the hub of Lanzhu-Qinghai and Qinghai-Tibet Railways,
and sits astride the main route to the hinterland of Qinghai and
Tibet. Xining is 7,463 feet above sea level and is a typical example
of a plateau city.
China's famous Silk Road
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