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 202 1, 2 1, a 22-year-old online celebrity named Meimei tried to cross the no-man's land in Hoh Xil alone, but unfortunately she died unexpectedly before actually arriving in Hoh Xil.

On July 5, 2020, Huang, a female college student in Nanjing, took a taxi to Hoh Xil alone. She wants to walk through Hoh Xil alone without professional equipment. A few days later, she lost contact in no man's land. When the search and rescue personnel found it, only her relics and some skeletons were left;

On August 25, 2020, Henan guy Li rode his bicycle through Hoh Xil alone. Unfortunately, he was also killed in Hoh Xil.

These incidents are all reports that people want to cross Hoh Xil alone, which makes people feel sorry. At the same time, it also shows people's ignorance and fearlessness about the no-man's land in Hoh Xil. Pursuing dreams, poetry and distance is beautiful, but life is supreme. Don't make fun of life! Walking alone and trying to cross the no-man's land in Hoh Xil is tantamount to dying.

In 2004, a film called Hoh Xil was released. In the film, the unparalleled natural beauty and all kinds of precious wild animals in Hoh Xil make the eyes of the world turn to this mysterious land. Many adventure lovers 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.

Hoh Xil no man's land is located in Qiangtang, Tibet, west of Zhiduo County, Yushu Prefecture, Qinghai Province. This area is called the forbidden area for human beings. In Tibetan, Hoh Xil means "beautiful girl", with a total area of about 235,000 square kilometers, which is the largest no-man's land in China. This is one of the areas with the best preserved original ecological environment. There are many strange natural landscapes here, 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 202 kinds of higher plants growing in Hoh Xil Nature Reserve, some of which are rare plants unique to the local area, such as Snow Ganoderma lucidum, Prunus mume and Chrysanthemum morifolium, which form a unique dormant vegetation landscape. It is a treasure house of plateau plants in the world, which deserves our protection and research. In addition to these precious plants, there are more than 230 kinds of wild animals living in no man's land in Hoh Xil, among which more than 20 kinds are national key protected animals, such as Tibetan antelope, Tibetan wild donkey and snow leopard. 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, it has an average elevation of 4600 meters, low temperature, less precipitation, strong wind 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 here and it is not suitable for human habitation. In order to keep the natural conditions here from being destroyed, Hoh Xil has clearly stipulated that no one is allowed to enter the restricted area. It is called the forbidden zone of human beings because it is really too dangerous, and the forbidden zone of life is by no means a hollow name. How dangerous is it? Let's look at it from the following six aspects.

1. Hypoxia and altitude sickness

Hoh Xil is a high altitude area, with a minimum of 4,200 meters and a maximum of 6,800 meters, with an average height of about 4,600 meters. The air here is thin, and the oxygen content is less than 50% of the plain. At this altitude, people will be breathless after walking for only a few miles, and it is very difficult to breathe. 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 never experienced altitude sickness.

The performance of hypoxia is that cigarette lighting is easy to go out, making a fire is more difficult than plain, and breathing is shorter. Generally speaking, people are prone to altitude sickness when they reach an altitude of more than 3000 meters. According to statistics, about 50-75% people will have symptoms such as 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, but in fact altitude sickness is a very dangerous thing. Altitude sickness caused by hypoxia is likely to die if it is not adjusted in time.

At the same time, because of lack of oxygen, people's brains will slow down and their mental thinking will become dull, that is, what they said one second may be forgotten the next. Lack of oxygen, which is one of the horrible places in Hoh Xil, is so terrible that people are likely to die in their sleep.

2. Cold and cold

The most obvious feature of the climate in Hoh Xil is cold and dry. Because the air is thin and the sun is strong, the ground temperature dissipates very quickly. The average annual temperature in Hoh Xil is -4. 10 degrees Celsius to-10.00 degrees Celsius, and the lowest temperature is -46.40 degrees Celsius. What is this concept? That is, tomatoes are frozen harder than stones, and winter melon can't be cut open with a long-handled axe; Sleeping at night, even in tents and wearing thick clothes, people will be frozen.

Moreover, the temperature difference between day and night here is amazing. Even in midsummer, the temperature is around zero during the day, and the temperature has reached MINUS 20 degrees at night, which will accelerate the consumption of human energy. If the maintenance measures are not effective, serious temperature loss will occur. Loss of temperature means that the loss of heat in the human body is greater than the supply of heat, which leads to the temperature drop in the core area of the human body, a series of symptoms such as cardiopulmonary failure, and even death.

A case of temperature loss occurred in a marathon in China this year. Summer is still in broad daylight, causing many deaths. It is conceivable that Hoh Xil, which is in severe cold, will suffer from temperature loss.

Hoh Xil has beautiful scenery, complex and changeable terrain, glaciers, lakes, rivers and swamps, and dangers lurk everywhere under the beautiful scenery. You think this is a flat land, but it is possible that this is a soft swamp. Once the car sinks in, it is difficult to pull it out. Once people sink in, they are waiting to die.

The lake in Hoh Xil is beautiful, a real mirror of the sky, but it 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 die of lack of oxygen. It is impossible not to struggle, and you will freeze to death.

In Hoh Xil, there are countless rivers, large and small, all formed by melting glaciers. The river is freezing cold. When you think that this is just a small river, when you 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 died.

In the no man's land of Hoh Xil, there are many high-altitude mountains besides lakes, rivers and swamps. Every step is panting, and climbing a mountain with heavy load is really a challenging thing. Moreover, due to the steep mountain, almost all of them are exposed Quaternary coverings and stones and fragments, such as small blades nailed to wooden boards. If you accidentally fall to the ground, you will be easily cut.

The weather in Hoh Xil has changed so much that people living in the plain can't imagine it. Even in June, it will snow, and you can experience the four seasons in one day. One second it's sunny, and the next it may be a sandstorm with strong winds and heavy snow. Snow blows as soon as it is said, which is more changeable than a child's face.

Because of the high altitude and thin air, it brings high radiation, serious ground temperature loss, large evaporation, large temperature difference and strong wind. The wind is very noisy. Even in April and May when the wind is weak, there will still be a strong wind with an instantaneous wind speed of 24 meters per second near the striking Wulan Lake at the southern foot of Coco Li Si Mountain. Strong winds blow up sand and stones, which can sweep away all living things on the ground and uproot trees. Obviously, not many people want to live 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 masks, sunglasses and sunscreen can't resist the severe sunburn caused by direct sunlight, and the skin peels off layer by layer, making it irritable.

There are no roads, gas stations and supply stations in the no-man's land of Hoh Xil. You need to bring your own food and fresh water if you want to go in. Without enough food, it's hard to make it to the end.

Some people may wonder whether Hoh Xil is called "the land of thousands of lakes" and why there is no fresh water. Yes, there are indeed many lakes in Hoh Xil, with a total area of 3,825 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 300 ml, and the rainfall period is mainly from June to September. Because of the vast area of no man's land in Hoh Xil, it is difficult to find fresh water, and even if it is found, it may be salt water.

If you want to cross this no-man's land, water shortage or food will be a fatal threat. Once, a pair of explorers crossed this no-man's land, because they didn't find the pre-buried water and food in time on their way back, and they fell tens of meters away from the water source. In this way, they left their lives in this no-man's land forever.

In Hoh Xil, the special magnetic field will disable all GPS and the compass will not be guided. 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, almost all are mountains and lakes, or endless plains. In this desolate place, you shouted with all your strength, but there was no response. Quietly, you even suspected that you didn't shout with all your strength. You sound like a root.

Without navigation, losing contact with the outside world means that danger is coming and the possibility of successful rescue is almost zero.

The 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 230 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.

Wolf: It is a very cunning and aggressive animal. If it's okay to meet a lone wolf, the lone wolf generally doesn't dare to take the initiative to attack, but will always follow and wait for the opportunity. But if it is a group of wolves, it can only be for their own money.

Moreover, they have great courage and are not afraid of humans at all. Some drivers in the no-man's land of Hoh Xil said that when they saw wild wolves in the no-man's land, as long as they stopped, the wolves would 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 strong, weighing 1000 kg. It can easily overturn a car and has a strong sense of territory. If it accidentally steps into its territory, it will attack humans at any time.

Especially it is more dangerous to meet a single wild yak. Most of the wild yaks left alone are bulls who failed to compete for the boss in the herd or were driven out of the herd for other reasons. They are aggressive, bad-tempered and dare to fight hard. Run when you meet it, don't wait for it to raise its tail and pounce on it. That's dangerous.

Brown bear: huge, huge, 2.5 meters tall. 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 chickens.

However, if you meet a brown bear after hibernation, you need to fill your stomach urgently. When you meet a human, you will take the initiative to attack as food. It is also common for humans to be buried in the bear's stomach.

Besides wolves, yaks and brown bears, even small animals like rabbits can kill humans. The main reason is that the lack of oxygen limits the rapid movement, which will bring many dangers. When in danger, you can't run, you can't run. When running, you will have difficulty breathing because of lack of oxygen, and you will fall into the mouth of wild animals.

Therefore, Hoh Xil is not as beautiful as we thought. Extremely harsh natural environment and fierce wild animals will kill people, so don't step in 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.

Hoh Xil, a beautiful pure land, fascinated explorers and attracted poachers. Some wild animals here have beautiful fur, such as Tibetan antelope and snow leopard. As the saying goes, money talks. In order to obtain these animal products, poachers secretly went into 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 put their conscience and even their lives at risk for profit. They did many unforgivable things for profit and escape punishment.

The film "Hoh Xil" is to commemorate a warrior who guards wild animals in the no man's land of Hoh Xil. In the 1980s and 1990s, poaching reached its peak. 1994, Sister Sonam led four team members to catch poachers in Hoh Xil and was killed. The sacrifice of Sister Sonam did not make everyone lose their determination to protect Hoh Xil. Instead, let everyone put more manpower and material resources into 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 Sister Sonam, and later protectors also inherited his legacy, protecting this paradise of animals and plants from illegal 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, which is the last pure land in the world and needs us to protect and cherish it.

Protecting the environment, protecting Hoh Xil, for the sake of mankind and the future, can't leave a fragmented natural environment for our future generations.

Finally, I want to say that although Hoh Xil is beautiful, it is not romantic. Many people think life is too ordinary and want to seek excitement. "The world is so big, I want to see it." It is certainly desirable to challenge nature and pursue poetry and distance alone, but there is only one life. Don't risk your life to challenge the dangerous no-man's land.