Chumar River
楚玛尔河
The northern source of the Yangtze, whose name means "red water river" in Tibetan. Its reddish water winds across the wilderness, where the road and railway cross the river side by side.
The Chumar River is the northern source of the Yangtze. It rises in the heart of Hoh Xil, and its Tibetan name means "red water river." Because it flows through red sandstone areas, the water turns reddish-brown in summer as it braids through the wide wilderness valley. G109 and the Qinghai-Tibet Railway cross the river side by side at the Chumar River Bridge, making it a popular stop for photographing the highland river and passing trains. From June to August each year, Tibetan antelope migrate to and from the calving grounds near Zhuonai Lake, often crossing the road between the Chumar River and Wudaoliang. You can stop briefly at the bridge to take photos, but do not walk deep into the riverbed, and keep your distance from wildlife.
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All day