Qinghai Province Ecology Preservation

China’s Qinghai Province is at the forefront of national park construction efforts, leading the nation in sustainable development initiatives. It stands as the only province with three national parks currently under construction, including the Sanjiangyuan, Qinghai Lake and the Qilian Mountain National Parks.

Among them, the Sanjiangyuan region serves as the headwaters for the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang rivers, and is known as the “Water Tower of Asia.” Designated as one of China’s first national parks in 2021, the Sanjiangyuan National Park covers 190,700 square kilometers with an average altitude surpassing 4,700 meters.

The park now delivers over 60 billion to 90 billion cubic meters of high-quality freshwater downstream every year, and the grassland coverage and grass yield in the park have increased by over 11 percent and 30 percent, respectively. Emphasizing ecological restoration, the park focuses on diverse ecosystems and rare wildlife habitats.