Across China: From herding to high peaks -- mountaineering reshapes lives on plateau

XINING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- In the remote highlands of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Qinghai Province, a growing number of herders are swapping their traditional roles for a new pursuit, namely guiding climbers up Yuzhu Peak.

After completing professional training, Cedin, a 24-year-old local, became a certified mountaineering guide in June last year, eyeing the growing opportunities of