Yushu Plateau: 96 Hours in Qinghai's Tibetan Prefecture

Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, whose capital is Yushu City, is one of Qinghai's eight prefecture-level administrative regions. It is the first Ethnic Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province and the second one in China. Yushu means "historical site" in Tibetan, and there are indeed many historical sites.

Bordering Tibet in the south, with an altitude of 4493.4 m, Yushu has a unique plateau natural landscape and Tibetan folk customs. Besides, it is where the Yangtze River, Yellow River, and Lancang River, three of the most important rivers in China, originate. The special geographic environment endows Yushu with rich plant resources and makes it the habitat of many rare animals. It is really an unforgettable experience to see the scenery and animals in person.