Three-River-Source National Park: The Spirit of Kekexili

Located in the Three-River-Source National Park. Is the heart of the Yangtze River source park. This vast wilderness, With an average altitude of 5,000 meters, Has an annual average temperature of 4 degrees Celsius, And may drop to minus 46 degrees Celsius. The extreme environment, Earns it the name " Life-forbidden Zone”. Yet, it's the home of Tibetan antelopes And a haven for many rare animals. But Kekexili has also had its share of darkness. In the 1980s, Rampant poachers Hunted for and killed Tibetan antelopes, The number of antelopes in Kekexili Dropped from more than 200,000 To less than 20,000. In 1994, Sonam Dargye, a deputy secretary of the Zhiduo County Party Committee, Sacrificed his precious life In a fight with poachers. The sacrifice of the hero shocked all sectors of society. It awakened people's consciousness to protect Tibetan antelopes. In September 1997, The first nature protection station in Kekexili was built and put into use. In honor of Sonam Dargye, The station was named after him. At the same time, Sonam Dargye’s story Has also influenced generations of people of Kekexili. It was a tough environment, But the spirit of Kekexili has been passed down from generation to generation. No spotlight, No hymns, They spend their youth caring for this place.