Spring Festival at the Grassroots | Come to Observation Post 5592 to Experience the Commitment and Reluctance at the Summit of the Snowy Mountains
Altitude 5592 meters
This is the highest stationed point of the entire military
2026 New Year goes to the grassroots
Climb up with the reporters
Tibet Military District Shigatse Military Sub-district
5592 Observation Post
The highest stationed point of the entire military
They are deeply rooted in the "forbidden zone"
"Fighting, preparing for war, and building at the same time"
The officers and soldiers of the 5592 Observation Post
Are deeply rooted in the "forbidden zone"
Will build their "home" in the sky
With every shovel and pickaxe
At first, there was only a low wall made of stones
Now it has evolved into a well-equipped prefabricated house
With an oxygen generator
The soldiers can take a shower every day
And there is an unattended system for reconnaissance
He said he hopes his wife can come and see
But he also hopes she won't come...
Instructor Sun Jinjun's wife is also a soldier
The couple is both in Shigatse
But the opportunities to meet are few and far between
Sun Jinjun said:
"I hope she can come and take a look
But I also hope she won't come
Because this place is at a particularly high altitude"
Despite missing his loved one
Sun Jinjun firmly said
He is willing to continue guarding here
"I feel I should be here
Seeing the lights shining brightly below the mountain
At that moment, I feel
Everything we do in this remote place
Is worth it"
They live warmly in the coldest place
Soldier Zheng Maofa is about to say goodbye
To this place he has guarded for 5 years
In the last New Year at the post
His comrades prepared a gift for him
Holding the handwritten letter from his comrades
Zheng Maofa's eyes turned red
"I feel everything is worth it
Although it is hard
I feel this place will always be my home"
During the few days at the 5592 post
The reporters heard the soldiers talk about their
Respect for honor, love for their posts
Longing for family, reluctance for comrades
But they did not hear
Any mention of the word "suffering"
Soldier Gao Ruifeng said
The steamed buns he makes are "the best in the plateau"
"Steaming buns on the plateau is particularly not easy
30 minutes is just right, soft and sweet"
The talented Tibetan young man Xiao Wei said
"Although there is not much oxygen up here
We still play basketball during our break time"
Soldier Yang Liang
Is inseparable from the military dog Xiao Wen every day
"After the New Year
Xiao Wen can patrol with us"
Soldier Lu Bojiang planted some grass
"Comrades observing for a long time is not good for their eyes
I plant some green grass to make their eyes feel more comfortable"
They have forged a resilient will in a barren place
In a place where even oxygen is scarce
They live warmly
In the place closest to the sky
Guarding the warmth of human life
Salute to the border defense soldiers
Supervisor丨Ma Ye
Editor-in-chief丨Xu Leiying
Reporters丨Zhang Tianjiao, Cong Guanyue, Jiang Zhou, Feng Junlei, Liang Mengyao, Hu Shuang, Xu Li
Editor丨Gu Shuai
Video Editor丨Zhou Yueqing, Zhang Keyi
Soldiers at Observation Post 5592 in Tibet maintain their posts and engage in daily life despite extreme conditions. They have transformed their living quarters into well-equipped facilities, including oxygen machines and unmanned observation systems. The unit expresses pride in their service and commitment to their duties during the 2026 New Year.
- The observation post is located at an altitude of 5592 meters, the highest in the military.
- Soldiers engage in daily activities and maintain their posts despite harsh conditions.
- The outpost has evolved from basic stone walls to well-equipped facilities with modern amenities.