Qinghai: The High Plateau and the Spirit of Yushu
Located on the northeastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, Qinghai is one of China’s most remote and culturally layered provinces. Its vast landscapes — from windswept grasslands to snow-covered peaks — are home to a mosaic of ethnic groups, including Tibetans, Hui, Salar, and Han. Life here unfolds at high altitude, where the thin air and open horizons shape both the rhythm of daily existence and the spirit of endurance.
In the southern part of the province lies Yushu, a prefecture known for its strong Tibetan identity and deep religious traditions. The city and its surrounding valleys are dotted with monasteries, prayer flags, and yak herders following ancient routes. After the devastating 2010 earthquake, Yushu has slowly rebuilt, balancing modern reconstruction with the preservation of its cultural roots.
Today, Yushu stands as a symbol of resilience — a place where devotion, nature, and community intertwine amid the vast silence of the plateau.
