In NW China’s Qinghai, satellite data from the Talatan Solar Park prove that renewables contributes greatly to ecological restoration. 13 years of progress, captured from space.

'Aerial herders' take off on Qinghai's plateau pastures At the foot of snow-capped mountains, on the vast grassland, a drone is on a herding mission. In Domkog township, Maqen county, Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, herdsman Gongpo Tsering began using a drone to herd livestock this year. With an aerial view, he can quickly track the movements of his yak herd. The buzzing sound of the drone also helps drive the yaks down from the mountains. Once dependent on horseback to patrol the pastures, he now relies on technology to guard his livestock, making his work and daily life more efficient and convenient.

Over two decades, the Qinghai–Xizang Railway has transformed freight car maintenance. At Xining East Depot, workshops have evolved into smart, automated factories. From disassembly, cleaning, and flaw detection to assembly, workers are freed from heavy labor and instead command intelligent systems. #QinghaiXizangRailway# #SmartMaintenance# #RailTech#

A pickup truck in Xining, Qinghai, was stopped by police after video showed its cargo bed filled with water and turned into a makeshift “pool,” with people sitting inside drinking tea as it drove along. The vehicle has been impounded and the case is under investigation.

Trout raised in glacial meltwater at 2,600 meters—NW China’s Qinghai shows that responsible aquaculture and economic growth do not undercut each other, but can go hand in hand.

What is it like to spend a day as a beekeeper on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau? At a bee culture and eco-experience park in Shannan, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, a Russian visitor tries the craft firsthand and samples freshly harvested plateau honey — discovering the sweet side of Xizang's high-altitude landscape.

A tourism train highlighting the cultural charm and stunning natural beauty of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has recently begun service, connecting northwest China’s Qinghai and Xizang in southwest China. Equipped with oxygen supplies, shower facilities, and recreation areas, it ensures a comfortable ride as passengers take in the plateau's awe-inspiring landscapes.

A snow leopard cub named Ling Xiaohan has died despite 26 days of intensive treatment at a wildlife rescue center in Qinghai Province. The cub was admitted on Oct 7 with multiple skull fractures, brain hemorrhages, cerebral edema and an intracranial infection.

🌼🚴 Racing through a sea of canola blossoms in Menyuan, #Qinghai#. The Tour of Magnificent Qinghai — dubbed the “Race in the Sky” — is one of the world’s highest cycling races.