Yanshiping is a small town located in the southwest region of China's Qinghai province. Although it is physically situated within this area, the town falls under the administrative jurisdiction of Amdo County in the Nagqu Prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region.
The settlement is notable for its extreme high-altitude location, situated at an elevation of 4,720 metres (15,490 ft). Due to this height, it is recognized as one of the highest permanent settlements in the world.