Three Parallel Rivers National Park
云南三江并流保护区
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Three Parallel Rivers National Park1:36
Welcome to the Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan, a region often described as a 'miracle corridor' of the 27th parallel. As your scholarly guide, I invite you to contemplate a geographical feat unlike any other on our planet. …
Listen in the app2White Water Terrace — The Altar of the Nashi1:11
High above the river valleys, at 2,000 meters, we find the Baishuitai, or White Water Terrace. To the Nashi people, this is a sacred place, an altar created by God. …
Listen in the app3The Nujiang Grand Canyon — Earth's Open Pulse1:06
Descending into the Nujiang (Salween) River valley, we enter one of the longest and most dramatic canyons in the world. The Nujiang is known as the 'Angry River,' and its raw power is evident in every churning rapid. …
Listen in the app4Meili Snow Mountains — The Throne of God1:05
Our gaze now turns upward toward the Meili Snow Mountains, dominated by Kawagebo, a peak of over 6,700 meters that has never been summited. To the local Tibetan people, these are not just mountains; they are the residence of the…
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At approximately 4,000 meters, we reach the glacier meadows, where the leading edge of ancient glaciers meets lush highland pastures. These are dynamic environments; you can hear the occasional 'crack' of ice as the glacier…
Listen in the app6Tiger Leaping Gorge — The Yangtze's Fury1:01
Finally, we must witness the Jinsha River, the upper reaches of the Yangtze, as it thunders through Tiger Leaping Gorge. This is one of the deepest canyons on Earth, with the river squeezed between the 5,596-meter Jade Dragon…
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In the sheltered folds of the valleys, away from the roaring rapids, lie tranquil Tibetan villages. These communities are often surrounded by ancient walnut trees, some hundreds of years old. …
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Our exploration of the Three Parallel Rivers concludes where it began—in a state of wonder at the sheer complexity of this landscape. We have seen the fury of the Yangtze, the sacred serenity of the Meili Snow Mountains, and the…
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| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 9 min 03 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 27.8950, 98.4064 |
| Last updated |