The Qinghai-Xizang Railway has traversed one of the most extreme environments on Earth for the past two decades. But beyond the tracks lies another story: has this engineering feat stood the test of nature while coexisting with the plateau’s wildlife and landscapes?

Follow CGTN’s cameras as we uncover the story behind this engineering marvel. Between steel and permafrost, wildlife and human livelihoods, discover how Chinese engineers are working with the plateau’s natural rhythms while opening new opportunities for the people who live here.