Welcome to Qinghai Province, nestled on the stunning Qinghai-Xizang Plateau in northwest China. Known as \"the water tower of China\", this area is the birthplace of the mighty Yangtze, Yellow, and Lancang rivers, making it a vital lifeline for the region.
Despite its lofty altitude of over 3,500 meters and a harsh environment, Qinghai is teeming with life. The province boasts 665 species of terrestrial animals, including 40 first-class nationally protected animals like wild donkeys, black-necked cranes, and Chinese mountain cats.
Not just animals, Qinghai is a botanical paradise with over 2,800 plant species, including 50 nationally protected plants.
With its majestic mountains as a towering backbone and abundant water sources as its soulful essence, the mountainous Qinghai Province stands as a pinnacle of life and biodiversity.
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