Deep in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, children from herders’ families lead a life far different from the tech-linked world. At an altitude of 4,500 meters above sea level, and with winter temperatures dropping to minus 40 degrees Celsius, the teachers and students there strive for their dreams with love, resilience and devotion.

Deep in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, children from herders’ families lead a life far different from the tech-linked world. At an altitude of 4,500 meters above sea level, and with winter temperatures dropping to minus 40 degrees Celsius, the teachers and students there strive for their dreams with love, resilience and devotion.

Growing up at the headwater

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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Growing up at the headwater

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