Xinhua Headlines: Tibetan herders -- guardians of source of China's mother river

Xinhua Headlines: Tibetan herders -- guardians of source of China's mother river

(240322) -- LHASA, March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 1, 2024 shows Tibetan antelopes in the northern Tanggula Mountains area of Sanjiangyuan National Park in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Chu Guoqiang)

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(240106) -- LHASA, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Trucks loaded with 50 tonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables purchased from Xining City of northwest China's Qinghai Province pass through the Tanggula Mountain pass in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 3, 2024. The Xainza County in Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, situated at an average elevation of 4,700 meters. Traditionally, local herders' diet relies on meat and tea, lacking fruits and vegetables. To address this, the local authorities initiated a pilot project in 2019, ensuring the delivery of fresh and affordable fruits and vegetables to the remote townships in Xainza County. The Xainza County's Supply and Marketing Cooperative, investing nearly 3 million yuan, spearheaded this effort by establishing a fresh storage reserve and revamping 16 direct sales points across counties, townships and villages. They also introduced refrigeration units and transport vehicles. Usually, staff members here have to prepare goods

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child reads a book at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, Gan sei

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gan Wenyong is pictured at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 6, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, Gan

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gan Wenyong takes part in a reading activity with children at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and f

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gan Wenyong arranges books at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, G

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child selects books at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, Gan se

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Volunteer Li Miao'en talks with a child at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. Howeve

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children read books at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, Gan seiz

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 5, 2023 shows a child reading at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child reads a book at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, Gan sei

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children read books at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, Gan seiz

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children read books at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, Gan seiz

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gan Wenyong takes part in a reading activity with children at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and f

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gan Wenyong reads a book at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, Gan

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gan Wenyong arranges books at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, G

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children read books at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, Gan seiz

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children read books at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, Gan seiz

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child selects books at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, Gan se

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children enter the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, Gan seized the c

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gan Wenyong takes part in a reading activity with children at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and f

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child selects books at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, Gan se

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gan Wenyong takes part in a reading activity with children at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and f

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gan Wenyong takes part in a reading activity with children at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and f

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gan Wenyong arranges books at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, G

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gan Wenyong arranges books at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, G

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(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 5, 2023 shows a view of Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, Gan seized the chanc

CHINA-YUNNAN-GONGSHAN-RURAL LIBRARY (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-GONGSHAN-RURAL LIBRARY (CN)

(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children play table tennis at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, G

CHINA-YUNNAN-GONGSHAN-RURAL LIBRARY (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-GONGSHAN-RURAL LIBRARY (CN)

(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children read books at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, Gan seiz

CHINA-YUNNAN-GONGSHAN-RURAL LIBRARY (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-GONGSHAN-RURAL LIBRARY (CN)

(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children select books at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, Gan se

CHINA-YUNNAN-GONGSHAN-RURAL LIBRARY (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-GONGSHAN-RURAL LIBRARY (CN)

(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gan Wenyong reemphasizes a slogan reading "free 24-hour library" at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 6, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs,

CHINA-YUNNAN-GONGSHAN-RURAL LIBRARY (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-GONGSHAN-RURAL LIBRARY (CN)

(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 5, 2023 shows a view in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, Gan seized the chance to pu

CHINA-YUNNAN-GONGSHAN-RURAL LIBRARY (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-GONGSHAN-RURAL LIBRARY (CN)

(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children read books at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, Gan seiz

CHINA-YUNNAN-GONGSHAN-RURAL LIBRARY (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-GONGSHAN-RURAL LIBRARY (CN)

(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gan Wenyong and workers set a television at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 6, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. Howev

CHINA-YUNNAN-GONGSHAN-RURAL LIBRARY (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-GONGSHAN-RURAL LIBRARY (CN)

(230707) -- GONGSHAN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children read books at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village of Bingzhongluo Township in Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 5, 2023. The Nujiang River, cascading down from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, carves its way through the majestic mountains of Yunnan where a magnificent canyon is formed. Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Nujiang River canyon is the village of Qiunatong, home to a unique library called "Banshan Huayu" (Half Hill Flower Talks). "The aroma of books reminds me of the fragrance of flowers," said Gan Wenyong, the library owner. Qiunatong Village, Gan's hometown, was once entrenched in dire poverty. Due to financial constraints, he missed out on educational opportunities during his childhood. Instead, he spent his childhood doing farm works, herding cattle, collecting herbs, and feeding pigs. However, in 2006, Gan seiz

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

(230630) -- GOLMUD, June 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 15, 2023 shows a view of the Tuotuo River at the source region of the Yangtze River, China's longest river, in northwest China's Qinghai Province. The 6,300-kilometer Yangtze River, the longest river in China and the third longest in the world, has three sources, namely the Tuotuo River, the Damqu River in the south and the Qumar River in the north. Located in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau between the Kunlun Mountains and the Tanggula Mountains, the Yangtze River source region, with an average elevation of more than 4,500 meters, features spectacular scenery and rich biodiversity. It also has one of the most abundant water resources in the world. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

(230630) -- GOLMUD, June 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 23, 2021 shows a view of the Damqu River at the source region of the Yangtze River, China's longest river, in northwest China's Qinghai Province. The 6,300-kilometer Yangtze River, the longest river in China and the third longest in the world, has three sources, namely the Tuotuo River, the Damqu River in the south and the Qumar River in the north. Located in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau between the Kunlun Mountains and the Tanggula Mountains, the Yangtze River source region, with an average elevation of more than 4,500 meters, features spectacular scenery and rich biodiversity. It also has one of the most abundant water resources in the world. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

(230630) -- GOLMUD, June 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A train runs across a bridge over the Qumar River at the source region of the Yangtze River, China's longest river, in northwest China's Qinghai Province, June 16, 2023. The 6,300-kilometer Yangtze River, the longest river in China and the third longest in the world, has three sources, namely the Tuotuo River, the Damqu River in the south and the Qumar River in the north. Located in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau between the Kunlun Mountains and the Tanggula Mountains, the Yangtze River source region, with an average elevation of more than 4,500 meters, features spectacular scenery and rich biodiversity. It also has one of the most abundant water resources in the world. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

(230630) -- GOLMUD, June 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 23, 2021 shows a view of the Damqu River at the source region of the Yangtze River, China's longest river, in northwest China's Qinghai Province. The 6,300-kilometer Yangtze River, the longest river in China and the third longest in the world, has three sources, namely the Tuotuo River, the Damqu River in the south and the Qumar River in the north. Located in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau between the Kunlun Mountains and the Tanggula Mountains, the Yangtze River source region, with an average elevation of more than 4,500 meters, features spectacular scenery and rich biodiversity. It also has one of the most abundant water resources in the world. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

(230630) -- GOLMUD, June 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 4, 2023 shows a view of the Tuotuo River at the source region of the Yangtze River, China's longest river, in northwest China's Qinghai Province. The 6,300-kilometer Yangtze River, the longest river in China and the third longest in the world, has three sources, namely the Tuotuo River, the Damqu River in the south and the Qumar River in the north. Located in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau between the Kunlun Mountains and the Tanggula Mountains, the Yangtze River source region, with an average elevation of more than 4,500 meters, features spectacular scenery and rich biodiversity. It also has one of the most abundant water resources in the world. (Xinhua/Zhang Hongxiang)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

(230630) -- GOLMUD, June 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A train runs across a bridge over the Tuotuo River at the source region of the Yangtze River, China's longest river, in northwest China's Qinghai Province, June 15, 2023. The 6,300-kilometer Yangtze River, the longest river in China and the third longest in the world, has three sources, namely the Tuotuo River, the Damqu River in the south and the Qumar River in the north. Located in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau between the Kunlun Mountains and the Tanggula Mountains, the Yangtze River source region, with an average elevation of more than 4,500 meters, features spectacular scenery and rich biodiversity. It also has one of the most abundant water resources in the world. (Xinhua/Zhang Cheng)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

(230630) -- GOLMUD, June 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tibetan antelopes forage near the Qumar River at the source region of the Yangtze River, China's longest river, in northwest China's Qinghai Province, June 15, 2023. The 6,300-kilometer Yangtze River, the longest river in China and the third longest in the world, has three sources, namely the Tuotuo River, the Damqu River in the south and the Qumar River in the north. Located in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau between the Kunlun Mountains and the Tanggula Mountains, the Yangtze River source region, with an average elevation of more than 4,500 meters, features spectacular scenery and rich biodiversity. It also has one of the most abundant water resources in the world. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

(230630) -- GOLMUD, June 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yaks forage near the Tuotuo River at the source region of the Yangtze River, China's longest river, in northwest China's Qinghai Province, June 14, 2023. The 6,300-kilometer Yangtze River, the longest river in China and the third longest in the world, has three sources, namely the Tuotuo River, the Damqu River in the south and the Qumar River in the north. Located in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau between the Kunlun Mountains and the Tanggula Mountains, the Yangtze River source region, with an average elevation of more than 4,500 meters, features spectacular scenery and rich biodiversity. It also has one of the most abundant water resources in the world. (Xinhua/Zhang Cheng)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

(230630) -- GOLMUD, June 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This stitched panoramic photo taken on June 15, 2023 shows a view of the Tuotuo River at the source region of the Yangtze River, China's longest river, in northwest China's Qinghai Province. The 6,300-kilometer Yangtze River, the longest river in China and the third longest in the world, has three sources, namely the Tuotuo River, the Damqu River in the south and the Qumar River in the north. Located in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau between the Kunlun Mountains and the Tanggula Mountains, the Yangtze River source region, with an average elevation of more than 4,500 meters, features spectacular scenery and rich biodiversity. It also has one of the most abundant water resources in the world. (Xinhua/Zhang Cheng)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

(230630) -- GOLMUD, June 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 14, 2023 shows a view near the Tuotuo River at the source region of the Yangtze River, China's longest river, in northwest China's Qinghai Province. The 6,300-kilometer Yangtze River, the longest river in China and the third longest in the world, has three sources, namely the Tuotuo River, the Damqu River in the south and the Qumar River in the north. Located in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau between the Kunlun Mountains and the Tanggula Mountains, the Yangtze River source region, with an average elevation of more than 4,500 meters, features spectacular scenery and rich biodiversity. It also has one of the most abundant water resources in the world. (Xinhua/Tian Weiwei)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

(230630) -- GOLMUD, June 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 4, 2023 shows a view of the Tuotuo River at the source region of the Yangtze River, China's longest river, in northwest China's Qinghai Province. The 6,300-kilometer Yangtze River, the longest river in China and the third longest in the world, has three sources, namely the Tuotuo River, the Damqu River in the south and the Qumar River in the north. Located in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau between the Kunlun Mountains and the Tanggula Mountains, the Yangtze River source region, with an average elevation of more than 4,500 meters, features spectacular scenery and rich biodiversity. It also has one of the most abundant water resources in the world. (Xinhua/Zhang Hongxiang)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

(230630) -- GOLMUD, June 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 4, 2023 shows a view of the Tuotuo River at the source region of the Yangtze River, China's longest river, in northwest China's Qinghai Province. The 6,300-kilometer Yangtze River, the longest river in China and the third longest in the world, has three sources, namely the Tuotuo River, the Damqu River in the south and the Qumar River in the north. Located in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau between the Kunlun Mountains and the Tanggula Mountains, the Yangtze River source region, with an average elevation of more than 4,500 meters, features spectacular scenery and rich biodiversity. It also has one of the most abundant water resources in the world. (Xinhua/Zhang Hongxiang)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

(230630) -- GOLMUD, June 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 27, 2022 shows the junction of the Tuotuo River and the Damqu River at the source region of the Yangtze River, China's longest river, in northwest China's Qinghai Province. The 6,300-kilometer Yangtze River, the longest river in China and the third longest in the world, has three sources, namely the Tuotuo River, the Damqu River in the south and the Qumar River in the north. Located in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau between the Kunlun Mountains and the Tanggula Mountains, the Yangtze River source region, with an average elevation of more than 4,500 meters, features spectacular scenery and rich biodiversity. It also has one of the most abundant water resources in the world. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

(230630) -- GOLMUD, June 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 5, 2023 shows a view of the Tuotuo River at the source region of the Yangtze River, China's longest river, in northwest China's Qinghai Province. The 6,300-kilometer Yangtze River, the longest river in China and the third longest in the world, has three sources, namely the Tuotuo River, the Damqu River in the south and the Qumar River in the north. Located in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau between the Kunlun Mountains and the Tanggula Mountains, the Yangtze River source region, with an average elevation of more than 4,500 meters, features spectacular scenery and rich biodiversity. It also has one of the most abundant water resources in the world. (Xinhua/Zhang Hongxiang)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION (CN)

(230630) -- GOLMUD, June 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tibetan gazelles forage near the Qumar River at the source region of the Yangtze River, China's longest river, in northwest China's Qinghai Province, June 16, 2023. The 6,300-kilometer Yangtze River, the longest river in China and the third longest in the world, has three sources, namely the Tuotuo River, the Damqu River in the south and the Qumar River in the north. Located in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau between the Kunlun Mountains and the Tanggula Mountains, the Yangtze River source region, with an average elevation of more than 4,500 meters, features spectacular scenery and rich biodiversity. It also has one of the most abundant water resources in the world. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)