Why is Hoh Xil called the 'human forbidden area'?

Located on the Tibetan plateau, Hoh Xil has an average altitude of over 4,500 meters, with many peaks over 6,000 meters high. The climate here is extremely harsh, with an average annual temperature of only about -5°C, frequent snowfall and high winds.

"Human forbidden zone"

First of all, Qinghai Province, China is known as the "Pearl of the Plateau", and one of the places with breathtakingly beautiful scenery. Accordingly, the Hoh Xil nature reserve is also considered the largest natural wildlife reserve in China and is known as the "human forbidden zone".

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Hoh Xil is an area with an average altitude of over 4,000 meters, with towering snow-capped peaks, sparkling glaciers and clear blue lakes. This place is home to many rare animals such as Tibetan antelopes, yaks, wild yaks, snow leopards, etc. The Hoh Xil ecosystem plays an important role in regulating the area's climate. region, providing water for major rivers and is a treasure trove of priceless natural heritage.

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This land is also very rich in biological species. This land alone has more than 2,000 species of plants, and the number of wild animals is also very large - there are 230 species of wild animals living in this land inland. Not only that, there are also vast alpine grasslands and alpine wetlands, and even unique lakes, rivers and highland forests.

Because the wildlife resources on this land are very rich, when it was first established, this land was designated as an important wildlife habitat in China and an inviolable prohibited area. .

Despite its majestic beauty, Hoh Xil is a place with extremely harsh weather conditions. The climate here is cold all year round, with an average temperature of only -5°C to 5°C. Winter is long, snow falls heavily and severe blizzards often occur. Summers are short and cool, with low rainfall . Hoh Xil's terrain is also extremely dangerous , with steep mountain slopes, steep cliffs and deep canyons. The river and stream system is dense, the water flows fast and contains many dangers. Lack of oxygen is one of the biggest challenges for humans when arriving at Hoh Xil. The higher you go, the lower the oxygen density in the air, making people susceptible to dizziness, loss of consciousness and even death.

2. How scary is the 'human forbidden zone'?

As a land known as the 'forbidden area for humans', Hoh Xil naturally has its own unique features. First of all, in the land of Hoh Xil, the climate changes very quickly, the climate is very unstable and there is also the phenomenon of 'four seasons in one day'.

This is also because the altitude of Hoh Xil is very high, most places are above 4,600 meters, which also results in very low temperatures and an unstable climate.

In summer, because the sun lasts longer, up to 7 or 8 hours, the temperature is still relatively high, but snowfall in summer is also a very common phenomenon.

And in the summer, when the wind picks up, the temperature will drop sharply and many seasons appear during the day. This makes it difficult for people to adapt and susceptible to altitude sickness. If you want to live in Hoh Xil, the most important thing is to adjust your mentality and not be bothered by the climate . In this way, people's lives will become easier.

Due to harsh conditions and lurking dangers, Chinese authorities have banned tourists and locals from freely traveling in the Hoh Xil area. Travel is only allowed with special permission and the assistance of experienced guides. However, Hoh Xil is still facing potential dangers from human activities . Demand for mineral exploitation, illegal hunting and livestock grazing are gradually encroaching on this area, threatening the ecosystem and habitat of rare animals.

Another point is that the lack of oxygen in Hoh Xil is very serious. When you come to this land, you will easily get dizzy. In addition, because the local environment is relatively remote, there are no basic living conditions.

At the same time, on this land there are many wild animals that are also a great threat to humans. First is the wild wolf. There are groups of wild wolves in Hoh Xil. They have very strong attack power and are very patient. Once they have set their sights on their prey, they will never give up easily.

Another threat is the brown bear , which is a very aggressive animal. Their size is very large. No animal can resist their attacks on this land. Once discovered by a brown bear, there is almost no chance of survival.