Embedded on the Qinghai Shizang Plateau at a height of 4,500 meters
above sea level sits the only school across the vast land of Mado Township.
The herder's children here live a life far away from the tech linked world.
You sit there quietly listening to the sound of cattle gravy.
It's such a delight.
But they all long to wander into the unknown world.
The place has one of the longest winter seasons
and temperatures that can drop to minus 40 degrees Celsius.
I could have died due to altitude sickness and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Join us to visit the school next to the headwater of the Yellow river
and hear the story of love and hope,
courage and Devotion in the second episode of our 12 part series,
the Yellow River Mosaic Growing up at the headwater.
April 6, 2024 at Ma Duo Township, Qinghai Prov.
The birthplace of the Yellow River.
Yes, we check the dorms to make sure that everyone is okay and the fire is out.
Otherwise there is the risk of monoxide poisoning.
I routinely check the dormitories three times throughout the night just in case.
28 year old cang Duo Zirin is the caregiver.
I will accompany any boy who needs to use the toilet.