Mangya, the westernmost city in Qinghai: "Lonely" but not lacking in "presence," remote yet full of hope
On the 26th, people from all walks of life in Mangya City, Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai, gathered in the auditorium to sing and dance, offering their own birthday wishes to the city on its fifth anniversary. When it comes to "loneliness," Mangya is bound to be "on the list." With a permanent population of only 68,000, this city is so "lonely" that it has "no nearby neighbors"—no city within a 350-kilometer radius and no county seat within 200 kilometers. As April approaches, it seems even spring has overlooked this city; walking the streets of Mangya, one cannot catch a hint of spring. Yet at the same time, Mangya is a city that never lacks a "sense of presence." In recent years, the ever-popular Aiken Spring, Emerald Lake, Thousand Buddha Cliff, and Mars Camp
2024-03-27