Virtual China: Qinghai

 

Qinghai (pronounced Ching-Hi) was named after its lake...the largest salt lake in China.

We will explore it later.

Located on the Northwest corner of the Tibetan Plateau...this is where the Yellow River begins.

Qinghai is also the source of the Mekong and the Yangtze Rivers.

The second largest river in China the Yellow River is 3395 miles long. 

This is where it begins...

The Yellow River

https://youtu.be/IZe12HYfpYM

There are a myriad of ethnic groups here...but the religions are basically Buddhist, Islamic and Christianity.

Languages are Mandarin and Tibetan.

Qinghai is heavily influenced by the Mongols and Tibetan cultures.

It is known for its iron and steel production.

Qinghai Lake is a major source of income through tourism.

 Because of the cooler temperatures it tends to be a destination during the long hot summertime.

Qinghai Lake

https://youtu.be/OjqeRN3Byn0

which we will explore is more detail next time. 

Until then...