Qinghai Hoh Xil World Heritage Site

Official name

Qinghai Hoh Xil | UNESCO

Country

China | Map

Continent

Asia

Location

35.3802° Lat, 92.4391° Lon | Map

Code

1540

Time Zone

Asia/Shanghai (CST, +0800)

Current Time

Category

Natural

Description

Inscribed 2017. Qinghai Hoh Xil, located in the northeastern extremity of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, is the largest and highest plateau in the world. This extensive area of alpine mountains and steppe systems is situated more than 4,500 m above sea level, where sub-zero average temperatures prevail all year-round. The site’s geographical and climatic conditions have nurtured a unique biodiversity. More than one third of the plant species, and all the herbivorous mammals are endemic to the plateau. The property secures the complete migratory route of the Tibetan antelope, one of the endangered large mammals that are endemic to the plateau.