Born to be Alive-inspired exhibit highlights plateau conservation

The second section showcases the plateau's diverse ecosystems and the survival strategies of its plants and animals. More than 100 specimens from the museum's collection are on display.

Among the highlights are rock samples collected from Mount Qomolangma by mountaineers in 1960, which provided evidence that the peak was once beneath the sea, and fossilized leaves discovered at high altitude in 1964 that offered direct evidence of the plateau's rapid uplift.

The exhibition also features a model of the "Jimu 1" floating airship, which reached altitudes of 7,003 meters above Nam Co Lake and 9,032 meters near Mount Qomolangma, showcasing its use in ecological monitoring. Visitors can also explore real-time environmental observation through an interactive platform.

Based on the real stories of plateau conservation, Born to Be Alive has attracted public attention to ecological protection and boosted tourism in Qinghai province. The exhibition further extends the drama's impact on science education.

A special "Production Notes" section shares behind-the-scenes stories from filming, while the museum has also launched a monthlong "Museum Night — Together with the Tree of Life" program, offering evening cultural activities from 6 pm to 9 pm each day.