Aerial photo taken on Dec. 1, 2016 shows the Sonam Dargye protection station in Hoh Xil, northwest China's Qinghai Province. Hoh Xil was listed as a UNESCO world natural heritage last month. A satellite communication facility was put into operation at the Sonam Dargye protection station on Aug. 29, 2017, connecting Hoh Xil with the Internet. (Xinhua/Wu Gang)