Qinghai
China
Qinghai Lake is the biggest inland lake in China, and located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau with an area of 4543 square kilometer. It is nice to view the huge lake,the grassland and the Tibetan yurts beside the lake.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Qinghai Province Overview
Welcome to Qinghai, a vast and rugged province that serves as the majestic gateway to the Tibetan Plateau. Known as the 'Rooftop of the World,' this region is a tapestry of high-altitude grasslands, sacred mountains, and…
Listen in the app2Xining and Dongguan Mosque — The Cultural Hub
Xining is the well-developed capital of Qinghai, and it serves as the perfect introduction to the province's diversity. One of its most iconic landmarks is the Dongguan Mosque, one of the largest and most important mosques in…
Listen in the app3Kumbum Monastery — The Heart of the Yellow Hat Sect
Located just outside Xining in Huangzhong County, the Kumbum Monastery (also known as Ta'er Temple) is a sacred site of immense importance. It is the birthplace of Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelugpa, or 'Yellow Hat' sect of…
Listen in the app4Qutan Monastery — Ming Dynasty Splendor
A hidden gem in Ledu County, the Qutan Monastery offers a different architectural perspective. Built during the Ming Dynasty, the monastery is constructed with incredible precision and adheres strictly to the dimensions of the…
Listen in the app5Kambula National Park — The Red Rock Canyon
Prepare to be awestruck as we enter Kambula National Park, a landscape often referred to as the 'Grand Canyon of China.' This park is famous for its Danxia landforms—massive, red rock formations that have been sculpted by wind…
Listen in the app6Qinghai Lake — The Saltwater Giant
We now arrive at the namesake of the province: Qinghai Lake. This is the largest saltwater lake in all of China, stretching over 120 kilometers across and sitting at an altitude of 3,200 meters. …
Listen in the app7Ganjia Grasslands — The tabletop of the World
Our final stop in the Qinghai region takes us to the Ganjia Grasslands, a rugged and beautiful area right on the border of Qinghai and Gansu provinces. This is a landscape of dramatic contrasts, featuring vertical cliffs with 500…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through Qinghai comes to a close, but the impressions of this vast and spiritual landscape will surely linger. We have traveled from the vibrant, multicultural streets of Xining to the hallowed halls of Kumbum and…
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What is Qinghai?
Qinghai is a place in China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | China |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 36.6174, 101.7779 |
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