黄南

Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture is located in the southeast of Qinghai Province, in the transitional zone between the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Loess Plateau, with an average altitude of about 2,500 meters. It has a plateau continental climate, with cold, dry winters and cool, pleasant summers, receiving about 400 mm of annual precipitation.

Huangnan has a long history. In ancient times it was a nomadic area for the Qiang people. During the Tang Dynasty it belonged to Tubo, in the Yuan Dynasty it was under the Pacification Commissioner's Office of Tubo, and in the Ming Dynasty it fell under the command of the Duogan Regional Military Commission. In 1953, Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture was established, becoming an important Tibetan settlement in Qinghai.

Huangnan is the birthplace of Regong art, famous for thangka, applique embroidery, and sculpture. In 2006, Regong art was inscribed on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Local cuisine includes hand-grabbed lamb, butter tea, tsampa, and yak yogurt, each with a unique flavor.

In recent years, Huangnan has been vigorously developing cultural tourism. Attractions like Tongren Ancient City and Kanbula National Forest Park draw many visitors. The main transportation is by road, with the Zhangwen Expressway running through the area. Railway construction is underway, and tourism has become a pillar industry.