Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Autonomous prefecture in Qinghai, China.
Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture is a large administrative region spanning the northern part of Qinghai Province. It encompasses several major cities and is characterized by mountain ranges and elevated plateaus.
The region formed from earlier administrative divisions and took its current shape in 1985. Since then, it has become an established part of Qinghai's structure.
Multiple ethnic communities live across this territory, each maintaining their own traditions and ways of life. You can observe these different cultures in the towns and villages throughout the region.
Delingha serves as the administrative center, while Golmud functions as a major transportation hub for travelers. Both cities provide good connections for exploring the surrounding landscape.
Within this territory lies the Qaidam Basin, one of China's major geological formations. The area is also home to Geladandong Mountain, where one of the Yangtze River's source waters originates.
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