Regardless of the perspective,
The Qinling Mountains
are a significant mountain range.
Situated in the eastern part of the Chinese mainland, beyond the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau,
they boast the highest peaks and ridges.
(Please watch in landscape mode. The main ridge between Taibai Mountain in the Qinling Mountains and Aoshan Mountain has an average elevation of over 3400 meters. The highest point, Baxiantai of Taibai Mountain, reaches 3771.2 meters, making it the highest peak in the eastern part of the Chinese mainland beyond the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Photo by @Wang Yongjie)
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Embracing numerous famous mountains
into one's bosom
(Please watch in landscape mode. The main peaks are in the core scenic area of Mount Hua in the Qinling Mountains. Photo by @Wang Jing)
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The Qinling Mountains,
roaring in the central expanse of China's territory,
with countless peaks extending endlessly,
have finally shaped this land
into the familiar landscape, we know.
(Please watch in landscape mode. Diagram of the Qinling mountain range, created by @Song Nan/Institute for Planets)
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It has also molded China
into the familiar and majestic land
we recognize as our beloved Huaxia.
(The Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an is framed with the Qinling Mountains. Photo by @Zhang Haoran)
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From Wilderness to Civilization,
the Qinling Mountains transformed China.
But have you ever wondered
how all of this
came to be?
You can also watch the exquisite video from the Institute for Planets introducing the Qinling Mountains here.
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