In spite of the cold winter, devoted builders continue with their strenuous efforts in the reconstruction of quake-hit Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, photo from Xinhua.

A builder keeps working on reconstruction site in early winter in quake-hit Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, photo from Xinhua.

A reconstruction builder prepares meal in a simple kitchen in quake-hit Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, photo from Xinhua.

Yang Guoqing walks out of the work tent.  This 22-years-old graduate works in over 4,000 meter-high Laxiu County, Yushu Township for three months, photo from Xinhua.

Scarred hands of a reconstruction builder in Laxiu County, Yushu Township, photo from Xinhua taken on November 15.

Reconstruction builders continue working in Laxiu County, Yushu Township, photo from Xinhua.

Suffered from the wrist frostbitten, a reconstruction builder continues working in the field in Laxiu County, Yushu Township, photo from Xinhua.

Tian Xiaodong (L1), deputy general manager of a project in Yushu briefs the construction plan to local herders in Laxiu County, Yushu Township, photo from Xinhua.

Reconstruction builders strive to step up their work before the coming of off time in chilly winter in quake-hit Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province.