What secrets are hidden in the no man's land of Hoh Xil? Let so many people flock to it?
It is reported that on August 21st, 221, a 22-year-old online celebrity named Meimei tried to cross the no-man's land in Hoh Xil by himself, but unfortunately he died in an accident before actually reaching Hoh Xil.
On July 5th, 22, Huang, a female college student in Nanjing, took a taxi to Kekexili alone. She wanted to walk through Kekexili alone without professional equipment, but she lost contact in no man's land a few days later. When the search and rescue personnel found it, only her relics and some bones were left.
On August 25th, 22, Li, a young man from Henan province, rode his bicycle alone through Hoh Xil. Unfortunately, he was also killed in Hoh Xil.
These incidents are all reports that people want to cross the Hoh Xil alone, which makes people feel sorry. At the same time, it also shows people that people are ignorant and fearless about the no-man's land in Hoh Xil. It is beautiful to pursue dreams, poetry and distance, but life is paramount, and we should not joke about life! Walking alone and trying to cross the no-man's land in Hoh Xil is equivalent to dying.
In 24, a film called Hoh Xil was released. In the film, the unparalleled natural beauty and all kinds of precious wild animals in Hoh Xil made the eyes of the world turn to this mysterious land. There are many adventure lovers who want to see the beautiful scenery of Hoh Xil, but there are also many lawless elements who set their eyes on those precious wild animals.
The no-man's land in Hoh Xil is located from Qiangtang, Tibet to the west of Zhiduo County, Yushu Prefecture, Qinghai Province. This area is known as the forbidden area for human beings. In Tibetan, Hoh Xil means "beautiful girl", with a total area of about 235, square kilometers, which is the largest no-man's land in China. Here is one of the areas with the most perfect preservation of the original ecological environment. There are many strange natural landscapes, such as glaciers, snow-capped mountains, lakes, stone forests and grasslands. There is no pollution here. It is a symbol of beauty and purity.
There are 22 kinds of higher plants growing in the Hoh Xil Nature Reserve, some of which are rare plants unique to the local area, such as Snow Ganoderma lucidum, Diandi plum and Fengmaoju, which form a unique dormant vegetation landscape. It is a treasure house of plateau plants in the world and deserves our protection and research. In addition to these precious plants, there are more than 23 kinds of wild animals living in the no man's land of Hoh Xil, among which more than 2 kinds are national key protected animals, such as Tibetan antelope, Tibetan wild donkey, snow leopard, etc. The total number of these species is decreasing, and Hoh Xil provides them with an ideal living environment.
Every year, countless people come here to see the scenery of Hoh Xil. But there is a saying that curiosity will kill cats. In nature, the more beautiful the place, the more dangerous it is, and Hoh Xil is no exception.
The no man's land in Hoh Xil is the intangible cultural heritage of the world, known as the last pure land of mankind, with an average altitude of 4,6 meters, low temperature, little precipitation, strong winds and great regional differences. It is the largest, highest and most mysterious "dead zone" in China, and the last inspection area on the roof of the world.
"No Man's Land", as its name implies, means that there are no people, which is not suitable for human beings to live here. In order to keep the natural conditions here from being destroyed, Hoh Xil has already made it clear that no one is allowed to enter the restricted area. It is called the restricted area for human beings, because it is really too dangerous, and the restricted area for life is by no means empty. How dangerous is it? Let's learn from the following six aspects
1. Hypoxia and altitude sickness
Hoh Xil belongs to a high altitude area, with a minimum of 4,2 meters and a maximum of 6,8 meters, with an average height of about 4,6 meters. The air here is thin, and the oxygen content is less than 5% of the plain. At this height, people will be panting and breathing will be very difficult just by walking a few miles. Every step to the top is the biggest test of life. It is unimaginable for people who have lived in the plain for a long time and have not experienced altitude sickness.
The performance of hypoxia is that it is easy to put out a cigarette when lighting it, and it is more difficult to light a fire than in the plain, and people are short of breath. Generally speaking, people will easily have altitude sickness when they reach an altitude of more than 3, meters. According to statistics, about 5-75% of people will have headache, dizziness, chest tightness, tinnitus, poor breathing and feeling tired, which is called altitude sickness. Many people may not have experienced altitude sickness and are not afraid of it, but in fact, altitude sickness is a very dangerous thing. If altitude sickness caused by lack of oxygen is not adjusted in time, it is likely to die.
At the same time, because of lack of oxygen, people's brain will slow down and their mental thinking will become dull, that is, what they said one second may be forgotten the next. Hypoxia, which is one of the horrible places in Hoh Xil, is very terrible, and it is very likely that people will die in their sleep.
2. Cold and low temperature
The most obvious feature of the climate in Hoh Xil is cold and dry. Because of the thin air, the sunshine is strong and the ground temperature disappears very quickly. The average annual temperature in Hoh Xil ranges from -4.1 degrees Celsius to -1. degrees Celsius, and the lowest temperature is -46.4 degrees Celsius. What is this concept? That is, tomatoes are frozen harder than stones, and wax gourd can't be cut open with a long-handled axe; Sleeping at night, even in tents and wearing thick clothes, people will be frozen.
And the temperature difference between day and night here is amazing. Even in midsummer, the temperature is around zero during the day, and at night it has reached MINUS 2 degrees, which will accelerate the consumption of human energy. If the maintenance measures are not effective, there will be serious temperature loss. Loss of temperature means that the loss of heat in human body is greater than the supply of heat, which causes the temperature in the core area of human body to decrease, and produces a series of symptoms such as cardiopulmonary failure, and even eventually causes death.
There was a temperature loss in a marathon in a certain place in China this year. It was still in the summer in broad daylight, and many people died. It is conceivable that Hoh Xil, which is in the cold, would suffer from temperature loss.
Hoh Xil has beautiful scenery, complex and changeable terrain, glaciers, lakes, rivers and marshes. Dangers lurk everywhere under the beautiful scenery. You think this is a flat land, but it is possible that this is a soft marshy land, and once a car is trapped in it, it is difficult to pull it out, and once a person is trapped, he is waiting for death.
The lake in Hoh Xil is very beautiful, a real mirror of the sky, but the lake will "eat people", especially after it snows, and the lake is covered with white snow. If you accidentally fall into it, it is impossible to struggle, and you will die of lack of oxygen. It is impossible not to struggle, and it will freeze to death.
In Hoh Xil, there are countless rivers, large and small, which are formed by melting glaciers. The rivers are freezing cold. When you think that this is just a small river and want to cross the river, there may be a sudden flood that can take people away in an instant. In the movie [No Man's Land], the hero encountered such a sudden flood, which not only washed away his belongings, but also almost killed him.
In addition to lakes, rivers and marshes, there are many high-altitude mountains in the no-man's land of Hoh Xil. It is really a very challenging thing to climb the mountain with a heavy load when you are panting at every step. Moreover, because the mountain is steep, almost all of them are exposed Quaternary coverings and stones and chips, such as small blades nailed to wooden boards. It is easy to be cut if you drop them carelessly.
The weather in Hoh Xil has changed so much that people living in plain areas can't imagine it. Even in June, it will snow, and you can experience four seasons in one day. One second, the sun is shining, and the next second, there may be a sandstorm with strong winds and heavy snow. When the snow says it, the wind will blow and blow, which is even more changeable than a child's face.
Because of the high altitude, the air is thin, which brings about high radiation, severe ground temperature loss, high evaporation, large temperature difference and strong winds. The wind is very noisy. Even in April and May when the wind is weak, there can still be a strong wind with an instantaneous wind speed of 24 meters per second near the eye-catching Wulan Lake in the south of the Coco Sili Mountain. The strong wind blows sand and stones, which can sweep away all living things on the ground and uproot trees. Obviously, not many people will want to survive in this dark climate.
Speaking of high radiation, the ultraviolet rays in Hoh Xil are quite strong, and any sunscreen doesn't work here. Even with masks, sunglasses and sunscreen, they can't resist the severe sunburn caused by direct sunlight, and the skin peels off layer after layer, causing burning pain.
There are no roads, gas stations and supply stations in no man's land in Hoh Xil, so if you want to go in, you need to bring your own food and fresh water. Without enough food, it is difficult to stick to the end.
Some people may be curious. Is Hoh Xil called "the land of thousands of lakes"? Why is there no fresh water? Yes, there are indeed many lakes in Hoh Xil, and the total area of lakes larger than one square kilometer has reached 3825 square kilometers, but most of the water here is salty lakes that cannot be directly drunk.
Moreover, the average annual rainfall in Hoh Xil is less than 3ml, and the rainfall period is mainly from June to September. Because of the vast no-man's land in Hoh Xil, it is difficult to find fresh water, even if it is found, it may be salt water.
To cross this no-man's land, the lack of water or food on the way will be a fatal threat. Once, a couple of explorers left their lives in this no-man's land forever because they failed to find the pre-buried water and food in time on their way back.
In Hoh Xil, the special magnetic field will make all GPS fail, and the compass will not guide. Knowing where you are is a basic skill for survival in the wild. When all the navigation equipment can't be used and you can only go forward by intuition, it will be a very desperate feeling. Looking around, there are almost mountains and lakes, or endless plains. In this uninhabited place, you try your best to shout, and there is no reply, quietly, and even you suspect that you haven't tried your best to shout. Your voice is like a root.
Without navigation and losing contact with the outside world, it means that danger is coming, and the possibility of successful rescue is almost zero.
No man's land in Hoh Xil is called the forbidden area for human beings, but it is not the forbidden area for life. There are more than 23 kinds of wild animals living here. Although the natural environment here is very bad, it has become a paradise for wild animals because of less human interference.
wild wolf: it's a very cunning and aggressive animal. If you meet a lone wolf, it's okay. Generally, the lone wolf doesn't dare to take the initiative to attack, but will always follow and wait for an opportunity. But if you meet a pack of wolves, you can only ask for more happiness.
And they are very courageous, and they are not afraid of human beings at all. Some drivers in the no-man's land of Hoh Xil say that when they see wild wolves in the no-man's land, as long as they stop, they will run to the car and smell the tires. If they don't run away quickly, they are likely to be besieged by wolves.
Wild yak: It is big and stout, weighing up to 1, kilograms. It can easily overturn a car, and its territorial consciousness is very strong. If it accidentally steps into its territory, it will attack humans at any time.
It is even more dangerous to meet a single wild yak. Most of the wild yaks who are alone are bulls who have failed to win the championship in the herd or have been driven out of the herd for other reasons. They are aggressive, have a bad temper and dare to fight for their lives. When you meet it, run quickly, and don't wait for it to raise its tail and rush to attack. That's dangerous.
Brown bear: It is huge and bulky, with a head of 2.5 meters. It is fierce and powerful. Generally, brown bears don't take the initiative to attack humans. Their food is miscellaneous and they like to prey on rabbits, mice and chicks.
However, if you meet a brown bear after hibernation and need to fill his stomach urgently, you will take the initiative to attack as food when you meet a human, and it also happens that humans are buried in the bear's belly.
Besides wolves, wild yaks and brown bears, even small animals like rabbits may kill human beings. The main reason is that the lack of oxygen limits the rapid movement, which will bring many dangers. If you encounter danger, you can't escape or run. When you run, you will have difficulty breathing because of lack of oxygen, and you will fall into the mouth of wild animals.
So Hoh Xil is not as beautiful as we thought. The extremely harsh natural environment and fierce wild animals can kill people, so don't step into it easily because of curiosity and boldness. Moreover, even a small cold here is life-threatening. Due to lack of oxygen, brain edema and pulmonary edema may occur in the body, each of which is a threat to life.
The beautiful pure land of Hoh Xil fascinates explorers, but it also attracts poachers. Some wild animals here have beautiful fur, such as Tibetan antelope and snow leopard. As the saying goes, money makes the mare go. In order to obtain these animal products, poachers secretly entered Hoh Xil to poach, which caused great harm to the wild animal population here, and the number of some precious wild animals was greatly reduced, even reaching an endangered level. These poachers disregard their conscience and even their lives for profit. They do many unforgivable things for profit and to escape punishment.
The film Hoh Xil is to commemorate a warrior who guards the wild animals in the no-man's land of Hoh Xil. In the 198s and 199s, poaching reached its peak. In 1994, Sonam Dajie and his four team members were attacked and killed while catching poachers in Hoh Xil. Sonam Dajie's sacrifice did not make everyone lose their determination to protect Hoh Xil. On the contrary, it made everyone invest more manpower and material resources in it, and strive to completely eliminate these lawless elements as soon as possible. The first nature reserve in no man's land of Hoh Xil was named after Sonam Dajie, and later protectors also inherited his legacy, protecting this paradise of animals and plants from being infringed by lawless elements.
What's the secret of no man's land in Hoh Xil? I think the biggest secret is that there are countless precious wild animals living here, but there are unparalleled natural scenery here, the last piece of pure land in the world, which we need to protect and cherish.
Protect the environment and protect Hoh Xil. For the sake of mankind and the future, we can't leave our children and grandchildren with a fragmented natural environment.
Finally, I want to say that although Hoh Xil is beautiful, it is not romantic. Many people think life is too ordinary.