Amne Machin, one of the four sacred mountains in Tibetan Buddhism in China, is a vital water source for the Yellow River. Yet its glaciers are retreating due to global warming. Local herders are trying their utmost to protect the revered mountain peak.

Amne Machin, one of the four sacred mountains in Tibetan Buddhism in China, is a vital water source for the Yellow River. Yet its glaciers are retreating due to global warming. Local herders are trying their utmost to protect the revered mountain peak.

Amne Machin - Tracking the snow line

The Yellow River, the second longest river in China, is regarded as a shaping force in the history, economy, and culture of northern China. Today, around 100 million people live within its water basin, making up nearly 9% of the country’s population.Join us in this podcast as we travel along the river’s upper, middle, and lower reaches, and explore the lives of the herders, farmers, boatmen, fishermen, and eco-activists who share a close bond with the river. For pictures and videos of this special series, visit radio.cgtn.com.

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The Yellow River, the second longest river in China, is regarded as a shaping force in the history, economy, and culture of northern China. Today, around 100 million people live within its water basin, making up nearly 9% of the country’s population. Join us in this podcast as we travel along the river’s upper, middle, and lower reaches, and explore the lives of the herders, farmers, boatmen, fishermen, and eco-activists who share a close bond with the river. For pictures and videos of this special series, visit radio.cgtn.com.

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Amne Machin - Tracking the snow line

Amne Machin - Tracking the snow line