XINING, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- It is still early autumn in Qumalai County, Qinghai Province, but the snowflakes have started falling gently, nestling deep within the bosom of the Sanjiangyuan area, where the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang rivers originate. Towering 6,178 meters above sea level and crowning the eastern ridge of the majestic Kunlun Mountains, Yuzhu Peak draws mountaineering enthusiasts from all over the world, including quite a few novices.
Cedin (1st R) and team members climb Yuzhu Peak in Qumalai County of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Qinghai Province, Aug. 16, 2024. (Xinhua) A native of Ngangla Village, Cedin, 24, is among the local residents guiding visitors on their trips up and down the mountain.
He embarked on his new profession last July, marking a clear departure from his family's nomadic traditions. Yuzhu Peak stands at the junction of Qumalai County in the Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and the city of Golmud in the Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Qinghai, northwest China. With its approachable altitude and awe-inspiring vistas, it offers a gentle yet thrilling introduction to high-altitude exploration.
In recent years, it has emerged as a favored spot for those who are new to the art of mountaineering. The local community from which Cedin comes has relied on the tough nomadic lifestyle for generations. However, the growth of high-altitude mountain climbing in the area has brought about a new source of .