Posted by China Tour on February 5, 2008 at 6:15 am
Maixiu Forest Farm - natural landscape area of primeval forest
Maixiu Forest Farm is located in Zekog County, Huangnan Prefecture. With a total area of 88,822ha, the farm belongs to the China Yellow River drainage area of Sanjiangyuan (source of three rivers) natural preservation area.
Maixiu Forest Farm is a natural landscape area of primeval forest, featured by green-covered mountains and a broad sea of woods. The high forest mainly includes the species of Ziguo spruce, Qinghai spruce, Qilian Sabina tree, red birch, white birch, purple birch, mountain poplar, Boshi poplar, green poplar, willow and etc. With beautiful woods in deep valley and brooks with running water, it is an ideal place for appreciation of the natural scenes of plateau forest area, especially in autumn.
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Posted by China Tour on February 4, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Sanjiangyuan - Source of Three Rivers - three major water systems of Yellow River, Changjiang River and Lanchang River
The terrain of Qinghai is divided into mountains, hills and basins three stages. Featured by high mountains and widespread glaciers, the first stage is composed of Kunlun Mountain, Tanggula Mountain and Bayangela Mountain in the south. The smelted ice and snow make here the sources of the three major water systems of Yellow River, Changjiang River and Lanchang River, hence the name of Sanjiangyuan, which means the source of three rivers.
In order to protect the ecological environment here, the state has established Sanjiangyuan (source of three rivers) Natural Preservation Area in 2000, including Yushu and Guoluo two Tibetan autonomous prefectures and part of Xinghai, Tongde, Zekog and Golmud City, with a total area of 318,000km2. This the ecologically most sensitive area of the drainage areas of the three rivers and the reserve with the biggest area in China, the most natural wet lands in high-elevation areas of the world and the most species of plants and animals. It is of important meaning for the protection of the lakes, wet lands, primeval forests, paramos bushes, marshy grasslands, precious animals and plants in the area of World Roof as well the grade 3 landscapes of the world.
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Posted by China Tour on February 4, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Yellow River - Mother River Gives birth to Traditional Chinese culture
The Yellow River is originated in Maqu at the southwestern corner of Yueguzonglie Basin at the northern foot of Bayangela Mountain in the south of Qinghai Province. Its drainage area in the territory of Qinghai is 152,600km2 and its main stream is 1,694km long. There are numerous lakes and brooks at the source of the Yellow River. It runs through Qinghai, Sichuan, Gansu, Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Henan and Shandong nine provinces and autonomous regions and enters Bohai Sea from North Shandong Plain. The whole length of the Yellow River is 5,464km.
With plenty of water and lush grass at the headstream and numerous woods in the valleys along the river, it gives birth to the Chinese culture like a green corridor. The landscapes along the river are natural and beautiful; the humane sights are splendid and attractive; the fold traditions are colorful and diversified.
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Posted by China Tour on February 4, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Bayangela Mountain means “ancestor mountain” in Tibetan language.
Located between the headstreams of the Yellow River and Tongtian River, the mountain is characterized by high elevation, great momentum, complex climate and rich rainfall. The Yellow River is originated from Maqu River (“peacock river” in Tibetan Language) in Yueguzonglie Basin at the northern foot of the mountain.
This mountain is an important grassland pastureland in the south of Qinghai Province. It is called the “homeland of yaks” for its rich production of Tibetan sheep and yaks that are called “plateau boat”.
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